- Finish: Matte
- Size: 1 oz
- Format: Loose Powder
Original image by Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle
Original image by Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle
Best Drugstore: NYX Professional Makeup HD Finishing Powder
Original video by Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
“This face powder is one of my favorites because it’s super affordable and helps with oil control and excess shine. It provides an airbrush finish without making the skin look dry,” says Pollara. Glamour’s Kilkeary has been this powder since she first started wearing makeup. “I’ve been using it since my high school theater days, and it’s never fallen short. It keeps my skin matte, is easy to apply with a brush, and is super finely milled, similar to some of the luxury picks on this list, but for a third of the price. It’s great for anyone first starting out with a makeup routine because it’s easy to use and doesn’t take a lot of skill to perfect .”
- Finish: Matte
- Size: 0.28 oz
- Format: Pressed Powder
Original image by Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image by Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Tower 28 Beauty GetSet Blur + Set Talc-Free Pressed Setting Powder
Original video by Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle
If you deal with acne, you’ll want to look for a translucent powder that’s non-comedogenic (meaning it won’t seep into your pores or cause build-up). This lightweight powder does just that, and also contains kaolin clay and squalane to help absorb oil, control shine and keep the skin gently hydrated.
“At first glance, I didn’t think this powder would be effective. You really have to swipe to get product on the makeup brush but once you apply it, the matte is like no other. I was impressed by how long it lasted. Normally, some oiliness will still seep through and I’ll have to use blotting paper, but I stayed matte all day with this one,” says Glamour’s Calle.
- Finish: Matte
- Size: 0.35 oz
- Format: Pressed Powder
Best for a Variety of Skin Tones: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder
“A true translucent powder should work on all skin tones because they contain no color and will apply sheer or clear,” says Intrabartola. The key is to look for finely-milled and translucent particles that will mattify and blot the skin, so that there’s no risk of flashback.
“I’ve been using the Fenty Blotting and Instant Setting Invisimatte Powder for nearly two years at this point, and I love it,” says Glamour’s editorial assistant, Monique Wilson. “The packaging is compact; perfect for putting in my bag on my way to dinner or on the way into the office. I love that there is a mirror attached, which makes it useful for applying on-the-go. Highly recommend this product when commuting or after a long day of oil-buildup and in desperate need of a refresh. The mattifying power in this product is undefeatable.”
- Finish: Matte
- Size: 0.3 oz
- Format: Pressed Powder
Original image by Glamour reviewer Monique Wilson
Original image by Glamour reviewer Monique Wilson
Best for Dry Skin: Tarte Creaseless and Brightening Setting Powder
Original video by Glamour reviewer Brittany Loggins
Translucent powders can also be useful for application under the eyes, if your makeup tends to crease, crack or look dull in that area. “This superfine translucent powder was a winner in my book,” says Glamour contributor Brittany Loggins. “My under eyes are definitely my problem area, so I can confidently say I’ve tried many concealers and setting powders of varying consistencies. This powder is incredibly fine and I found that it has a quality that I would almost describe as reflective, although I could have been imagining the same iridescence from the packaging. It comes with a finger-sized powder puff for application, which is great for on-the-go touch-ups, however if I was applying it directly after concealer I would use a very small amount on a brush with synthetic bristles, which I’ve found to be better for powder. It did have major staying-power even after all-day wear, and it doesn’t crease even if you re-apply after many hours or layer it on. Since I have slight creasing under my bottom lid, I have to be very careful about getting a super small amount of powder in that area. Even still, I’ve found that powder is necessary to keep both concealer and eyeliner from sliding down.”
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