Loose Powder reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 204 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Loose Powder brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Sephora, r/Makeup, r/MakeupAddiction, r/drugstoreMUA, r/Ulta. Top-rated brands include Laura Mercier (4.7/5), Hourglass (4.7/5), Huda Beauty (4.5/5).
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Reviews204
Subreddits14
Posts56
Brands55
Products86
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#1
Laura Mercier
4.7
(29)
"I love Laura mercier translucent loose powder it’s great :)"
"Laura Mercier ultra blur in medium deep, I’m 400 in fenty foundation and that is the truth."
"I love the Laura mercier blur powder, holy grail product that lasts all day!"
"Laura Mercier ultra blur works best for me as an all over loose setting powder!"
"I have tried out recently the Laura Mercier Ultra blur and this is amazing 😍 it has mini options as well if you don't want the full size."
"I recommend the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder in the shade 'Medium Deep.'"
"Laura Mercier translucent loose setting powder."
"Laura Mercier translucent powder or Dermablend translucent are amazing!!"
"Laura mercier translucent powder hands down."
"I really do love the Laura Mercier translucent powder."
#2
Hourglass
4.7
(19)
"Hourglass loose works well on my dry skin and doesn’t emphasize my dry patches!"
"Hourglass or Saie but HG is a better deal for the amount you get"
"Switched to Hourglass. Can't tell I'm wearing powder. It's perfect. Doesn't have the shift like Givenchy."
"Hourglass just melts and to me it’s worth every penny!"
"Hourglass translucent melts into my skin. It almost has a buttery feel."
"Mature skin here ☺️ I love Huda and Hourglass as others have mentioned"
"Hourglass, LA girl (pink) and Morphe (pink) are my favorites."
"Hourglass loose powder is great. I get absolutely no white cast."
"Hourglass is my go-to, it doesn't darken or affect the colour of my base make up at all."
"Hourglass loose powder is my fav."
#3
Huda Beauty
4.5
(17)
"I love Huda easy bake."
"Huda feels like more of a dry powder, this is a full airbrushing and I never ever crease with this."
"Huda beauty is my favourite loose powder."
"Mature skin here ☺️ I love Huda and Hourglass as others have mentioned"
"I love the huda beauty easy bake one!"
"Huda for sure the loose powder!"
"Been loving the huda lately!"
"Huda beauty."
"Huda beauty😍😍."
"Huda for sure."
#4
Maybelline
4.4
(17)
"I do highly recommend the Maybelline powder it does not crease and it just smoothes out all the une"
"Maybelline FitMe loose setting powder- I'm a big fan. Seems to give everything under it a little bit of like a matte-porcelain finish."
"Maybelline Fit Me"
"Maybelline fit me"
"I use maybelline fit me loose powder in shade 05 Fair"
"Maybelline fit me loose powder!"
"Has worked really well for me."
"I tried MAYBELLINE MATTE + PORELESS. It worked really well."
"Maybelline fit me powder or loose powder works for me."
"The Maybelline Fit Me loose powder also works well for my dry skin."
#5
Coty
4.6
(10)
"I’ve always enjoyed the Airspun powder by Coty."
"I stocked up on the Coty Airspun loose powder because it really works for me."
"The Coty Airspun lasts literally forever."
"I swap between etude house sebum control powder and coty airspun loose translucent powder"
"Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder, Translucent, Pack of 2"
"It’s a translucent setting powder, but I swear by it; Airspun. So freaking good and soaks up oil like nobody’s business."
"Coty Airspun and it's like $5!"
"Coty airspun powder. $6 on Amazon."
"Doesn't cling to my dry patches at all"
"I use the coty airpson powder too and I notice the white cast."
#6
e.l.f.
3.9
(9)
"I use the Elf Halo Glow under my eyes, which are dryer than the rest of my face. It's great."
"I have super dry skin and the Elf Halo Glow that you mentioned is my HG"
"I reach for it daily, love it."
"The best setting powder I've used"
"Elf halo glow"
"Do y’all like the elf Halo Glow powder? Their Power Grip primer and setting spray have been my holy grail’s since they launched, however I really didn’t like their HD powder."
"Try the ELF halo glow powder."
"I use Elf halo loose powder. It’s alright but if I had the money I’d buy the huda beauty."
#7
Bare Minerals
4.0
(8)
"My favorite powder is the mineral veil from Bare Minerals. Nothing else sets my foundation and makes it transfer proof like this one."
"It's very light and feels really nice."
"Bare Minerals - Mineral Veil"
"I use the Bare Minerals mineral veil powder. I have extremely oily skin though, so I have to use something heavy duty."
"I got samples of Laura Mercier and Bare Minerals..."
"Since it's talc-free."
"Have you tried the loose powder from bare minerals . It has coverage but it’s just a loose powder ."
"I’m going to try bare minerals powder to see if it’s like the older Mary Kay one."
#8
Wet n Wild
4.4
(7)
"I use the wet and wild photo focus setting powder which is so slept on and it’s amazing"
"I now use WnW photofocus powder! Just just love the formula and you can easily build it up to get enough oil control."
"Wet n wild photo focus, it's something like £7 but way better than some of the more expensive ones"
"It left a very good impression on me for first trying it"
"Wet n wild loose translucent powder"
"I love the wet n wild loose powder"
"Wet n wild, also the sheglam duo powder is nice"
#9
RCMA
4.7
(6)
"I’ve been using RCMA no color powder and there definitely isn’t any flashback."
"Rcma no color of face of Australia translucent."
"I use the RCMA no colour powder available on Adore Beauty."
"RCMA No Color powder is HG for me!"
"Rcma no color powder"
"RCMA No Color Powder."
#10
Dermablend
4.3
(6)
"Dermablend !!"
"Dermablend !!"
"Dermablend is nice and blurring."
"Dermablend."
"Now, I use Dermablend Loose Setting Powder."
"Really smooth, light and transparent."
#11
Tarte
5.0
(4)
"The tarte one is so so good and not drying at all. Specifically the lavender shade if you have fair/light skin"
"The new Tarte one is great!"
"I like the Tarte, Nyx and a lot of people like the Laura Mercier one."
"I absolutely love it, I feel loose powder is lighter, more buildable."
#12
Givenchy
3.8
(5)
"Huda for setting my tzone, givenchy for setting my under eyes."
"Try the new Givenchy pressed version"
"Givenchy Prisme powder works well for me, and I also have combination skin."
"I still have my last jar Givenchy and I've been told to try Huda when mine runs out"
"Used to be Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder until they changed the formula. Since it's kaolin based now, it's better for oilier skin types."
#13
Rare Beauty
4.5
(4)
"Rare beauty loose powder."
"Rare Beauty’s powder is AMAZING!!!"
"Rare Beauty - surprisingly good, not too matte/drying and controls shine"
"I've enjoyed the rare beauty loose powder."
#14
Makeup by Mario
4.0
(4)
"The Makeup by Mario isn’t an exact dupe but it’s super blurring and light."
"Or marios newest powder."
"The Mario powder is the closest I have found"
"Try makeup by mario. keeps me from looking oily and doesn't make me look parched on my dry areas."
#15
Elf
5.0
(3)
"I’m currently using the elf halo glow powder in the shade medium."
"The elf halo glow powder is fantastic ! X"
"Elf Halo Glow powder! It's talc free and the ingredients are similar to the Hourglass setting powder."
#16
By Terry
4.7
(3)
"By Terry Hydra Powder... it's the only powder that never emphasized texture or dryness on me!"
"The Hydra powder from byTerry is great. Super smooth and silky."
"By terry hyaluronic hydra powder"
#17
Innisfree
4.3
(3)
"I like Innisfree pore blurring one"
"If you don't mind the 2-3 week wait time, you can order Innisfree's No Sebum Mineral Powder online."
"Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder yung gamit ko
ok naman"
#18
Glossier
4.0
(3)
"I have dry skin and like glossier powder."
"I really like Laura mercies and glossier wowder."
"I’ve heard really good things about the Glossier wowder."
#19
Wet N Wild
5.0
(2)
"I swear by the WnW photo focus powder! I've never had flashback from it."
"I love the Wet n Wild photo focus powder."
#20
Strokes
5.0
(2)
"Strokes loose powder ftw!!!"
"Underrated pero Strokes loose powder. Used it when I went to Sg last year walang pagkaoily."
#21
Airspun
5.0
(2)
"Airspun. by far the best. and its like 8 dollars."
#22
Ben Nye
5.0
(2)
"I highly recommend Ben Nye. Its meant for stage/special FX."
"I really like Ben Nye powder. I mix banana with the translucent."
#23
One Size
5.0
(2)
"Loose- one size, i’ve tried ultra pink & translucent love both."
#24
Makeup Forever
4.5
(2)
"Makeup Forever HD Powder foundation IS SO GOOD! It’s quite full coverage if you apply with the sponge and it’s still so beautiful applied with a brush for lighter coverage"
"Makeup forever loose setting powder"
#25
Chanel
4.0
(2)
"I really like the Chanel loose powder (not at Sephora). It’s not quite as fine as the Givenchy, but gives a very similar blurred effect."
"I currently am using the Chanel loose powder and it lasts forever."
#26
Palladio
4.0
(2)
"I really like Palladio's loose rice powder."
"Palladio loose rice powder (it’s a good inexpensive one, i don’t use it as often just because it sometimes made me breakout but not everyone experiences this)"
#27
Cover FX
4.0
(2)
"Cover FX perfect setting powder."
"(not at Sephora anymore unfortunately)"
#28
Too Faced
4.0
(2)
"I've enjoyed the too faced ethereal loose powder."
"Too Faced Primed and Poreless?"
#29
Jane Iredale
5.0
(1)
"Yes. Jane Iredale's PurePressed foundation. I'm a Chanel foundation fan, but the Jane Iredale is a 'cannot be without' product."
#30
PAC
5.0
(1)
"I prefer PAC TRANSLUCENT POWDER"
#31
Tiny Buds
5.0
(1)
"Tiny buds rice baby powder"
#32
ColourPop
5.0
(1)
"I really like the colourpop one, got it at Ulta for $12"
#33
HNB Cosmetics
5.0
(1)
"I really like HNB Cosmetics in the shade Fair, it’s perfect!"
#34
Nyx
5.0
(1)
"I like the Tarte, Nyx and a lot of people like the Laura Mercier one."
#35
L'Oreal
5.0
(1)
"L'Oreal Infallible Pro Sweep and Lock is my absolute favorite."
#36
Dollar Tree
4.0
(1)
"I use their pressed powder with green pigment for my acne!"
#37
Fenty Beauty
4.0
(1)
"Other recommendations: huda beauty, fenty beauty, one/size"
#38
MAC
4.0
(1)
"Not super affordable. But i enjoy MAC as it doesn’t dry out my face"
#39
Morphe
4.0
(1)
"Hourglass, LA girl (pink) and Morphe (pink) are my favorites."
#40
Maybelline Fit Me Powder
4.0
(1)
"I use fit me powder"
#41
L.A. Girl
4.0
(1)
"Hourglass, LA girl (pink) and Morphe (pink) are my favorites."
#42
Make Up By Mario
4.0
(1)
"Make up by Mario is great - I use the pink but I’ve seen reviews for the darker shades :)"
#43
Revolution
4.0
(1)
"I really like the revolution translucent one with the pressed and loose in one package."
#44
Jesse's Girl
4.0
(1)
"I love Jesse's Girl Pure Pigment Eye Dusts."
#45
Black Radiance
4.0
(1)
"Check out Black Radiance Continuous Color Pigments Eyeshadow."
#46
Urban Decay
4.0
(1)
"I used to use ALL NIGHTER Makeup Setting Spray from urban decay, which can make your Makeup look more lasting and beautiful."
#47
Mehron
4.0
(1)
"Mehron celebre pro loose finishing powder, also contains cornstarch like palladio which i find is way better at mattifying vs just talc"
#48
No 3
4.0
(1)
"I am going to purchase the no 3 Voile Rose because I link the brightening effect of pink powders."
#49
Hynt Beauty
4.0
(1)
"I just ordered the hynt beauty encore powered off airshop. My friend has dry skin and worked for her so we will see !"
#50
Chantecaille
4.0
(1)
"Chantecaille’s loose powder is quite nice but very spendy."
#51
Gosh
4.0
(1)
"I love how stays matte for hours and how light it feels."
#52
List Minerals
4.0
(1)
"If you like a glowy mineral powder, check out list minerals loose powder foundation."
#53
Makeup Revolution
4.0
(1)
"Makeup Revolution and Morphe both have baking/setting powders :)"
#54
Florasis
3.0
(1)
"I've enjoyed the florasis loose powder."
#55
Rimmel
2.0
(1)
"I tried the rimmel one... I wouldn't recommend it."
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