Loose Powder Foundations

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Powder foundations are a popular choice for many women, as they are easy to apply and can be worn in any setting. Loose powder foundations are a great option for those who want to control the amount of product that gets applied to their face.

ILIASoft Focus Setting Powder

Size: 0.32 oz/ 9 g·ITEM: 1930429

Color: Fade Into You - translucent

489 Reviews

$52.00

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I surprisingly love this powder! As a person of color I tend to stay away from translucent powders as they don’t appear translucent on my skin. ...Only powder for me...I don't usually use loose nor setting powders but I will definitely use this one!

What it is: A clean, talc-free setting powder that weightlessly blurs, smooths, and cuts shine with a soft-focus finish that won’t flashback.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aloe: Keeps skin feeling soft and supple.
- Bamboo: Helps to balance oil and leave skin’s surface shine-free.
- Rosemary Leaf: Soothes irritation.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

KVD BeautyLock-It Refillable Mattifying Pressed Finishing Powder

Size: 0.28 oz/ 8 g·ITEM: 2376242

Color: Light/Medium

347 Reviews

$47.50

My normal routine was to use my Blotterazzi to get the oil and then put a bit of lock-it foundation powder to seal it back up. Instead for the past 2 days at first signs of oil, I used the Blotterazzi then patted a bit of this new blotting powder and OMG it lasts so long and it's AMAZING! ...Amazing for setting foundation!!...If you have issues with loose powders too i highly suggest giving this a shot.

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.

LancômeLong Time No Shine Loose Setting Powder

Size: 0.52 oz/ 15 g·ITEM: 2109189

Color: Translucent - for fair to medium skin tones

934 Reviews

$60.00

The opening is way too small and you get a very small amount every time you try to get some powder. Loose setting powder is a staple in my beauty routine, so i was just disappointed at how this one added nothing for me....My staple go to is the Laura Mercier loose translucent setting powder and I would say that this is a very good match to that!

What it is:
A loose setting and mattifying powder that absorbs excess oil and sets foundation for all day wear.

What it does:
This airy, lightweight powder reduces shine, mattifies, and sets your makeup for a flawless, all-day look. This formula absorbs excess sebum and oil, and the ultra-thin mica minerals preserve your foundation's wear and color throughout the day. It’s available in two shades, translucent and deep, to fit across a wide range of skin tones.

HourglassVeil™ Translucent Setting Powder - Talc Free

Size: Standard Size Translucent - .36 oz / 10.5 g·ITEM: 2071769

Color: Translucent

2.1K Reviews

$72.00

You can’t go wrong with this powder. Loose powder that does not take away the dewy look of hydrating foundations. ...Holy grail translucent powder!...I have tried so many different loose “translucentpowders that I have been let down by.

What it is: An ultra-refined, talc-free loose powder that is designed to give skin a naturally flawless finish.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.

Finish: Natural

Formulation:
Loose Powder

Skin Type:
Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

What Else You Need to Know:
This finely milled, weightless powder is formulated with soft-focus light-reflecting particles to instantly blur imperfections and minimize the appearance of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles for effortlessly smooth skin.

Laura MercierMini Translucent Loose Longwear Setting Powder

Size: 0.33 oz/ 9.3g·ITEM: 2250520

Color: Translucent - perfect for very fair to medium skintones

6.7K Reviews

$34.00

I've been trying to find a loose translucent powder that would work well with my skin. ...I recently began using this Translucent Loose Setting Powder over the Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation Powder, and it really makes a significant impact on reducing my oiliness and helping the foundation look fresh even longer.

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.

Laura MercierTranslucent Loose Longwear Setting Powder

Size: 1 oz/ 29 g·ITEM: 870618

Color: Translucent - perfect for very fair to medium skintones

9.8K Reviews

$59.00

Best loose translucent powder!...It’s such a great powder. This is my first loose translucent powder, and I’m glad it was my first.

What it is: A 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 Else You Need to Know: This award-winning powder locks in makeup for long-lasting wear without adding weight or texture. It absorbs oil and reduces shine all day, creating a flawless, matte finish with no flashback in photos. These truly-translucent shades work on all skin tones, and create a soft-focus effect to subtly blur fine lines and imperfections.

MorpheBake & Set Setting Powder

Size: 0.31 oz/ 9 g·ITEM: 2556447

Color: Translucent

202 Reviews

$21.00

Great affordable powder...Pretty good powder! I was very nicely surprised as usually I go for more pricy powders. ...It is not cakey and lives up to its translucent name but I have fair skin. The jar is easy to open but as it is a loose powder, it can be a bit messy.

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.

HourglassMini Veil™ Translucent Setting Powder - Talc Free

ITEM: 2087732

Size: Mini Size Translucent - .07 oz

320 Reviews

$36.00

Best powder!! Great quality! Finely milled!...Definitely the perfect loose setting powder for those with dry skin!...I am still on the fence with this translucent powder. It works well with the Vanish foundation stick & concealer.

What it is:

An ultra-refined mini powder formulated with light-reflecting particles to blur imperfections.


What it does:

This powder blurs the appearance of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles for an airbrushed finish. It features an innovative gold sifter and custom cap which allow for the perfect amount of product to be dispensed. Because the Hourglass Cosmetics Veil™ Translucent Setting Powder is formulated without talc, the translucent formula leaves an invisible finish, making it perfect for all skin tones. It is infused with diamond powder for the most refined light refraction without any flashback and sets makeup for longer wear.


What it is formulated WITHOUT:

- Parabens

SaieAirset Radiant and Weightless Talc-Free Loose Setting Powder

Size: 0.14 oz/ 4 g·ITEM: 2513018

Color: Translucent - for fair to light medium skin tones

453 Reviews

$43.00

It could have just been the particular foundation/powder combo I was wearing so I’m going to try it on top of a different foundation and see....Best loose powder...The best translucent powder - it leaves the skin matte yet luminous.

What it is: A weightless and translucent loose powder made with a unique air-cream technology that sets, smooths, and diffuses for a radiant finish.


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Squalane: Mega-hydrator that locks in moisture for a plump, moisturized appearance.

- Aerated-cream technology: Weightless and oil-absorbing.

- Ethically Sourced Mica: Provides added luminosity to the skin.


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


What Else You Need to Know: Airset Radiant Loose Setting Powder is packed with clean ingredients 

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