Finishing powder is a must-have for any makeup artist. It's the last step in your beauty routine, and it's what gives your face that radiant, satin-smooth look. Here are some of the best finishing powders on the market today.
$51.00
Love this loose powder!...Clinque loose powder brushes on so easily and gives my makeup a finishing touch that takes off the shine, but is transparent and light....clinique loose powder...I love this loose powder. I used it years ago and tried other ones, but I came back to this one because I think it has one of the best finishes to setting your makeup.
What it is: A signature, super-fine loose setting powder that creates a finish so smooth, flaws (and pores) seem to disappear.
What Else You Need to Know: Set and perfect your makeup with this lightweight, airy powder with a skin-hugging formula that makes pores appear to vanish. It effectively absorbs surface oil and has a silky-smooth finish for skin that looks extra-radiant, natural, and fresh.
Size: 0.7 oz / 20 g·ITEM: 2588523
Color: Translucent Honey - medium skin tones with olive, warm and golden undertones
$65.00
Velvety finishing powder...Like any loose powder, it can get a bit messy during application; the powder tends to get everywhere, which is the only minor downside. ...My FAVORITE of the LM powders!...I have tried 3 finishes of the Laura Mercier finishing powders and I have to say that this is HANDS DOWN my favorite of them all!
What it is: A talc-free, ultra-blurring setting powder infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid for comfortable 16-hour wear.
Formulation: Loose Powder
Skincare Concerns:
- Dryness
- Oiliness
- Pores
Key Benefits:
- Brightening
- Hydrating
- Long wearing
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and improves the skin barrier.
- Amino Acid and Silica Powders: Create a soft-focus effect on fine lines, pores, and imperfections.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan
Size: 0.33 oz/ 9.3g·ITEM: 2250538
Color: Translucent Medium Deep - perfect for medium deep to the deepest skintones
$34.00
best setting powder...I received this from influenster vox box and it is truly one of the best setting powders I have tried. it sets my makeup without making it feel too heavy and finishes all my looks flawlessly I love it!...This finishing powder helps my face stay matte and finishes my make up so nicely.
What it is:
A mini lightweight, easy-to-apply, loose powder that blends effortlessly to set makeup for up to 16 hours of wear and 24-hour shine control that is best for oily to normal skin types.
What it does:
This mini setting powder locks in makeup for long-lasting wear, without adding weight or texture.
Size: .38 oz/ 11 g·ITEM: 2514792
Color: Sable - deep to very deep
$57.00
Fantastic Finishing Powder...I've been using this product for more than two years and I wouldn't use anything else to set my make-up/finish my look. It's light in weight and texture and does not clump. ...Flawless finishing powder...The "tester" is not a loose powder like the product actually is. I had foundation samples already on my wrist and put the powder on top.
What it is: A bestselling loose powder that locks makeup in place up to all day with a luminous, photo-ready finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Loose Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Micro-fine Mineral Powders: Glycerin and vitamin E guard against dryness and keep skin comfortable.
- Light Reflecting Complex™: Visibly restores skin’s youthful radiance.
- Photochromic Technology: No-flashback formula makes skin look perfect in person and on camera.
Size: 0.4 oz/12 mL·ITEM: 2861730
Color: NC20 - light beige with neutral golden undertones
$54.00
What it is: A talc-free, two-in-one foundation and setting powder with a blur-matte finish and up to 24-hour oil control.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan.
Size: wf / wf·ITEM: 2851236
Color: Sunset - Cocoa with balancing orange
$23.00
Beautiful finely milled finishing powder a great alternative to hourglass powders....I've used the Hourglass finishing powders in the past and just found them "ok", but this Morphed powder gives me the finish I always hoped the HG one would.
What it is: A sheer, weightless, multitone powder that sweeps on to softly set and finish your look with natural radiance.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Squalane: Softens and smooths skin.
- Shea Butter: Conditions and soothes skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Boosts hydration and the look of elasticity.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Set skin in its most flattering light, as if illuminated by a softly blurred, cloud-diffused glow. This sheer, weightless, multitone powder—featuring light-reflecting technology and infused with squalane, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid—s
Size: 8g·ITEM: 2893881
Color: Dark Deep - dark deep, neutral undertones
$57.00
One size is killing it with all of the powders!...I’ve been a fan of the one size loose powder for some time now. Now I’m obsessed with this finishing powder! ...Love this finishing powder!...This finishing powder by One/Size instantly gave me a blurred, airbrush finish with no filter needed!
What it is: A baked finishing powder that creates an all-over, airbrushed silk finish and visibly evens tone with sheer, dimensional coverage in a range of flexible shades.
Coverage: Light
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vegan Silk Cellulose: Veils imperfections with an airbrushed silk finish.
- Spherical Powder Blend: Visibly blurs pores, adds dimension, and evens the look of skin tone.
- Bouclé Wear-Tech: Hugs skin for comfortable, 12-hour wear.
Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.
Size: 0.35 oz/10 g·ITEM: 2830289
Color: 03 Medium Deep - brown
$80.00
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Love this finishing powder! It is super lightweight but does the job of removing shine well. ...The all hours hyper blur loose powder also doesn’t have that overly nauseating smells like a lot of loose powders have.
What it is: An ultra-soft, blurring and setting loose face powder that controls shine and locks in makeup for a soft-focus finish for up to 15 hours.
Coverage: Sheer
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Loose Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 1% Hyaluronic Acid: Helps skin feel comfortable and look smooth.
- Niacinamide: Evens out complexion.
- Limetta from YSL Beauty Ourika Community Gardens: Known for its nondrying properties.
What Else You Need to Know: This blendable setting powder with hyaluronic acid easily diffuses into skin for a blurred, soft-matte finish. It is formulated with
Size: 0.31 oz / 9 g·ITEM: 2762631
Color: Brightening Pink - warm, brightening, soft-focus finish / ideal for fair to medium skin tones
$22.00
Y’all don’tttttt sleep this is actually a really good loose setting powder with an unbeatable price for todays horrible economy. ...A Must-Have for a Flawless Finish...If you're looking for a setting powder that locks in your makeup while giving you a smooth, airbrushed finish, MORPHE's Bake & Set Translucent Setting Powder is a game-changer.
What it is: A loose powder that seamlessly locks in makeup with a perfectly matte finish and zero flashback.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Loose Powder
What Else You Need to Know: This loose powder has an oil-absorbing formula that bakes and sets makeup. It leaves you with a shine-free, zero-flashback matte finish.
ITEM: 2755924
Color: Translucent - sheer, soft-focus finish for fair to tan skin tones - Brightening Pink - warm, brightening soft focus finish / ideal for fair to medium skin tones
$21.00
These two powders are exceptional. They're as good, or better, than any similar more expensive powder. ...A MUST-HAVE setting powder!...I love the size of both powders, giving customers a chance to try out the Morphe setting powders without having to buy a big container!
What it is: A value kit of two mini, silky loose setting powders to brighten and set makeup for up to 16 hours.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Loose Powder
Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This pairing of mini, lightweight, talc-free, finely milled, silky loose Bake and Set Setting Powders sweeps on with an imperceptible, soft, natural finish, while smoothing pores and fine lines.
Clinical Results: Based on a clinical study of 32 subjects, when worn with foundation vs. when wearing foundation alone:
- 100% agreed it is lightweight, comfortable to wear, and invisible upon application
- 100% agreed it was smoothing
- 96% agreed
