dusting powders

I've been looking for the perfect powder- easy for travel, blotting ability, dusting ability- this is it! ...I'm so happy with this blotting powder! The product is light and invisible, unlike other cakey powders.

What it is: A lightweight, refillable, pressed finishing powder that layers smoothly over foundation for a fresh, soft-matte finish that lasts all day.

Coverage: Light

Finish: Matte

Formulation: Pressed Powder

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Enriched with skin conditioners and ultra-fine absorbing powders that help blot away excess oil, this powder is designed to appear invisible on most complexions and won't settle in fine lines. Compact is refillable—once you hit pan, just pop in a refill (sold separately). It includes a cushion-puff applicator.

I use the littlest amount on cheeks amd what’s left dust around face for a Very subtle glow...I have tried many setting powders. So many of them looked “chalky” on my face or you could see where I had put the powder.

What it is: A bestselling pressed powder that locks makeup in place for a luminous, photo-ready finish.


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Microfine Mineral Powders: Glycerin and vitamin E help guard against dryness and keep skin comfortable.
- Light Reflecting Complex™: Helps restore skin’s youthful-looking radiance.
- Photochromic Technology: Diffuses light so skin looks radiant all day long.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan.

Living for the fact that when used as baking my under eyes are not left ashy or crepe - I’m in my 30s so this effect is so desired!! More expensive powders have not achieved the results this powder delivers....MY HOLY GRAIL MATTE POWDER...I can even use a light dusting underneath my eyes as well. Literally my go-to!

What it is: A weightless pressed finishing powder that layers smoothly over foundation for a perfected, soft-matte complexion that lasts all day.

Coverage: Light

Finish: Matte

Formulation: Pressed Powder

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This pressed powder is enriched with ultrafine absorbing powders to help blot away excess oil, so it keeps your complexion looking fresh and radiant without settling in fine lines. The compact is refillable—once you hit the pan, simply pop in a new refill. It also includes a cushion-puff applicator.

I only use a very light dusting as I have 60 year old skin. Great for the T zones, very-smoothing...My only complaint is that the fairest shade is just a hint more yellow than I would like so after I apply, I do a very light dusting of a pink powder for balance.

What it is: An ultrafine setting powder that blurs imperfections and visibly reduces shine in limited-edition Lunar New Year packaging.
Coverage: Medium

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Pressed Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Rose Wax and Almond Oil: Help to nurture, soften, and moisturize the skin.
- Light-Reflecting Pearls: Pearlescent pigments diffuse light as it hits your face to luminate the complexion.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-fre

Great powder. Nice over the FF cream to powder and the flex stick foundations. ...love love love this powder...I’m so happy to have my favorite powder in my favorite store.

What it is: An ultra-lightweight, oil-absorbing powder that instantly sets—or refreshes—makeup at home and on the go.

Just as good as the loose powder...I wasn't sure if this pressed powder would work as well as the loose powder but it works just as well as the loose powder. ...I'll never buy a loose setting powder ever again.

What it is:
A high-performance translucent powder that sets makeup for lasting wear without weight or texture, in a convenient, portable compact that's perfect for touch-ups on the go.

What it does:
Prolong the wear of your makeup while staying color-true throughout the day with this high-performance, translucent powder. This lightweight formula sets and perfects makeup with a shine-free, natural-matte, velvety finish for up to 12 hours. This no-flashback formula means you'll look great in photos, and it creates a soft-focus effect to smooth away the look of fine lines and imperfections. It’s available in two shades designed to look and feel natural on all skin tones.

Best powder ever!...I've been a follower of Nikki (pro makeup artist and creator of this brand), and this powder did not disappoint! It's not irritating on my eyes like other powders I've used before, and it does not leave my skin looking nor feeling dry and creasy. ...I ordered this in medium. I like to dust this setting powder over my face as an extra layer of SPF during the day.

What it is: A mineral SPF 30+ loose finishing powder that smooths the skin, blurs imperfections, and sets makeup to a natural finish.
Coverage: Light

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Loose Powder

SPF: SPF over 30

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin E: Defends against pollution and provides antioxidants.
- Niacinamide: Reduces the look of pores and boosts skin barrier.
- Physalis Angulata Extract: Calms skin and offers anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: The lightweight finishing powder elevates the skin's appearance, blurring imperfections while

Tried soo many powders and this is it!! It reminds me of the hourglass powder but much more affordable. ...This is the GOAT of powders! I'm extremely fair, so the problem I have with translucent powders is a lot of them darken my concealer/foundation, which then makes my face look a shade or two darker than the rest of my body.

What it is: A superfine setting powder with a matte finish that melts into skin to extend makeup wear without flashback or a cakey look.

Coverage: Light

Finish: Matte

Formulation: Loose Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Retains moisture and visibly enhances skin’s elasticity.
- Baobab Seed Extract: Hydrates and nourishes skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Infused with hyaluronic acid, this lightweight, talc-free formula sets your makeup without flashback or a cakey finish.

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YOU NEED THIS POWDER! PERIOD....Typically face powders are so messy but this is so easy to use with no mess! ...It just leaves such a natural yet snatched finish! This is the only powder I use currently, even though I have about 30 setting powders..it’s BOMB!

What it is: A micro-fine, flashback-free powder that mattifies, blurs, sets and corrects.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Evolution Powder Setting Powder was designed to help lock in your makeup and absorb excess shine without drying out your skin.

My recently favorite setting powder. I used so many loose powders but this make my foundation very natural finish. ...This packaging is amazing, I get to travel with this loose powder without worrying about powders leaking.

What it is:
An award-winning finishing powder that’s ultra-blurring and light-diffusing to create unfiltered perfection for all skintones—in every light.

What it does:
The last step in your make up routine, this finishing powder blur the look of your skin’s imperfections. Revamped and now more transparent, weightless, and blurring than ever, this is the ultimate finishing powder.