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.
$52.00
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.
Size: 0.52 oz/ 15 g·ITEM: 2109189
Color: Translucent - for fair to medium skin tones
$60.00
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! ...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.
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.
Size: Standard Size Translucent - .36 oz / 10.5 g·ITEM: 2071769
Color: Translucent
$72.00
Holy grail translucent powder!...I have tried so many different loose “translucent” powders that I have been let down by. ...You can’t go wrong with this powder. Loose powder that does not take away the dewy look of hydrating foundations.
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.
Size: 0.33 oz/ 9.3g·ITEM: 2250520
Color: Translucent - perfect for very fair to medium skintones
$34.00
This is a great powder to set under your regular foundation powder because it keeps it working all day. ...Translucent Loose Setting Powder...Perfect translucent setting powder. Invisible on skin. Does not settle into lines or pores.
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: 1 oz/ 29 g·ITEM: 1926435
Color: Translucent Medium Deep - perfect for medium deep to the deepest skintones
$59.00
It’s such a great powder. This is my first loose translucent powder, and I’m glad it was my first. ...I've used loose translucent powder before so I thought I was familiar with how to use it.
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.
Size: 0.14 oz/ 4 g·ITEM: 2513026
Color: Translucent Medium - for light medium to medium tan skin tones
$45.00
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
ITEM: 2087732
Size: Mini Size Translucent - .07 oz
$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
Size: 0.35 oz/ 10 mL·ITEM: 2247807
Color: Chocolate - deep range
$43.50
So I tend to have a cautious approach when it comes to powders & only apply a small amount. This loose powder helps to set down the face to a natural/matte look without being too drying. ...Great setting powder...I had no issues with baking my under eye concealer with this powder either. I typically use translucent powder, so I wish they would add a translucent version to the collection.
What it is: A super-blurring, airy gemstone powder that sets makeup and absorbs oil, giving life to your skin without dryness or caking.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Loose Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Moisturizes.
- Rose Quartz: Energizes skin.
- Freshwater Pearls: Add radiance.
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 gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
Size: 0.33 oz/ 9.5g·ITEM: 2519098
Color: Medium/Deep - golden tan for medium deep to deep complexions
$34.00
I was gifted by Rare Beauty but to be honest I must say this powder is amazing. It did not cling to any dead skin and it has the perfect amount of pigment without being an actual foundation powder. ...I have dry skin and even though I do really hydrating prep, whenever I use a little bit of powder (loose or pressed) it really defines the lines around my eyes (I’m 22).
What it is: A silky, do-it-all, talc-free loose setting powder to visibly smooth, blur, and control shine for a soft natural finish and all-day comfort.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Loose Powder
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Super-finely milled and silky to the touch, this powder goes on light and airy to provide sheer, seamless coverage with a subtle but visible radiance and a natural finish. Extend makeup wear, blur the look of pores, and smooth skin’s texture.
Size: 0.58 oz/ 16.6 g·ITEM: 2476927
Color: Haute Hickory - rich brown: for deep skin tones
$47.50
Best translucent powder I’ve ever tried!...This is the first loose powder I have tried and omg this stuff is phenomenal. ...I was pleasantly surprised by this setting powder! I usually use the Laura Mercier or Hourglass setting powder so I was hoping this would be as finely milled and it is.
What it is: An ultra-fine loose powder that sets makeup with a non-cakey, matte, transfer-proof finish and makes your complexion look like magic.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Matte
