Best setting powder on Reddit
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#1
Huda Beauty
4.7
(35)
"Swear by it"
"I bought huda beauty’s loose powder in cherry blossom and love it so far!"
"For powder I will always be a huda beauty fan as it really gives you a bright under eye and doesn’t crease your makeup"
"Huda Beauty! And Maybelline fit me!"
"Huda 100%."
"When I need my makeup to last well, for longer hours, I use the HB. It is my favorite."
"Huda beauty all the way!💗💗💗 but the one size pink one is soo good as well!"
"Huda beauty loose powder or one size loose powder."
"I suggest u the huda beauty easy bake, is the best💖"
"Hudabeauty feels rlly nice on the skin and super blurring + long lasting."
#2
Laura Mercier
4.6
(33)
"The only ones that work with my extra dry skin!"
"Laura Mercier works for me."
"Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder is a cult classic, and for good reason."
"For sure."
"Has been a godsend."
"Work wonders for me!"
"My all time HG for setting powder is Laura Mercier."
"It's a tried and true favorite, I always go back to it."
"Laura Mercier translucent powder works amazingly."
"I’m super oily and have been a Laura Mercier Translucent powder stan forever."
#3
Givenchy
4.7
(24)
"Givenchy prisme libre 100%."
"Is a beautiful setting powder."
"Hey givenchy libre has loose powders with 4 diff shades."
"I wish I could tell you something other than the $88 givenchy prisme libre."
"Givenchy Prisme Libre in Voile Rose."
"Definitely Givenchy’s Prisme Libre in the Original Mousseline Pastel."
"Givenchy Prisme Libre is my absolute fav."
"I absolutely love the Givenchy prism libre powder in voile rose shade 3."
"This never makes them look cakey or dry."
"That givinchy powder is Devine! My under eyes never looked so good."
#4
Hourglass
4.5
(24)
"Makes me look perfect."
"It’s spendy but it lasts forever and they also have a mini size."
"My favorite powder is Hourglass, but it is expensive."
"Hourglass Veil Setting Powder 110%. It’s very finely milled."
"Hourglass veil setting powder works so well on dry skin."
"Hourglass loose in translucent is an excellent option."
"I love Hourglass or By Terry."
"I love the hourglass veil too."
"Hourglass Veil Setting Powder is my favourite."
"Hourglass loose in translucent! Has never oxidized on me."
#5
Pat McGrath
4.8
(17)
"I love the pat mcgrath one that’s meant for under eyes."
"Pat McGrath hands down"
"I find Pat McGrath under eye blurring powder to work well without making the area look dry."
"I’ve been using the iridescent shade from Pat McGrath for years now."
"Pmg!!! it’s so lightweight and thin I love it."
"PMG!!!"
"PMG with a velour puff works best for me."
"I use PMG. It's great."
"Pat McGrath for sure! Very blurring and hides dark circles well."
"Pat McGrath! Very blurring and hides dark circles well."
#6
Maybelline
4.5
(15)
"Maybelline fit me loose powder in 05 for a pink tone."
"Maybelline fit me loose powder is by far one of the best powders I’ve ever tried."
"I recommend the Maybelline Fit Me pressed powder. It’s silky and blurring."
"Always Maybelline Fit me"
"The Maybelline Fit Me loose powder is tea!"
"Maybeline fit me loose powder is great! Better than high end imo."
"I like Maybelline Fit Me Loose powder!"
"Maybelline Fit Me loose powder might work, too."
"They have many shades."
"I use the fit me right now but I’ve heard the nyx powder is really good."
#7
Charlotte Tilbury
4.3
(12)
"I'd recommend Charlotte Tilbury, Rare Beauty, or cakes."
"I love Charlotte Tilbury pressed powder. I also have dry skin, and the Charlotte does not cake up."
"Definitely the Charlotte Tilbury pressed powder in the gold compact!!"
"The mini Charlotte tilbury is perfect size to carry in a purse and also the best setting powder."
"Has a awesome stuff!!"
"I like the Charlotte Tilbury pressed powder."
"I use CT Airbrush Flawless Finish setting powder applied w/a puff"
"Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish has been great for me so far!"
"I love the charlotte tilbury powder."
"Its pricey but i like charlotte tilbury airbrush pressed powder."
#8
e.l.f.
4.6
(11)
"I love the elf hd powders. I have both, pressed and loose and they both work great."
"I just use Elf Halo Glow."
"I also recommend Elf Halo Glow Powder i have dry skin."
"I just started using the ELF Halo Glow in pink and love it!"
"I recently switched to Elf Halo glow powder and absolutely love it."
"I’ve really been loving the ELF Halo Glow setting powder."
"Ive used the ELF HD powder for a year and its great!"
"I like it - as well, if not better than CT."
"Elf halo glow."
"I use the ELF HD powder."
#9
Kosas
4.3
(11)
"I love Kosas Cloud Set Powder! I use it all over face and the under eye area. No creasing and it's a very soft airbrushed look."
"Kosas is the best powder I’ve ever used! It’s so good."
"Kosas Cloud set powder in Airy."
"I love kosas as long as you get the right shade."
"Kosas."
"The pressed kosas were be works well for my dry skin."
"I love the Kosas powder"
"Kosas"
"I used the Kosas powder recently and found that it left me quite dewy."
"Kosas cloud set powder."
#10
Fenty
4.6
(7)
"The first powder that didn't overly expose the dry parts."
"I am surprised no one mentioned Fenty setting powder. That will soak up any oil and then some off your face."
"Fenty Invisimatte. Holy crap, this makes the oil just disappear!"
"It's great for targeted touchups, which sounds like what you need."
"Fenty."
"I love powders by fenty."
"I have a fenty setting powder that’s too dark."
#11
Tower 28
4.4
(7)
"For pressed I recommend tower 28 and loose huda beauty."
"The Tower 28 powder is great, get it!"
"Tower 28 is a blur machine with a powder puff and does not budge with a setting spray."
"I set my concealer first with Tower 28 Pressed Powder."
"I set my concealer first with Tower 28 Pressed Powder"
"I set my concealer first with Tower 28 Pressed Powder"
#12
One/Size
4.8
(5)
"My favorite for oilier than a BP Gulf of Mexico spill skin is One/Size!"
"Didn’t like huda. Got the OS and LOVE it"
"I like one/size"
"I layer Urban Decay All Nighter and One/size On ‘Til Dawn and I haven’t needed to use powder in the longest time."
"One/size translucent is very cool, try a trial size of that one?"
#13
Innisfree
5.0
(4)
"Innisfree no sebum powder, dermablend translucent powder."
"Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder."
"Just amazing for oily skin"
"I like the innisfree no sebum loose powder."
#14
Urban Decay
5.0
(4)
"Is solid."
"Work wonders for me!"
"Is my forever go-to."
"I layer Urban Decay All Nighter and One/size On ‘Til Dawn and I haven’t needed to use powder in the longest time."
#15
Morphe
4.0
(5)
"Morphe"
"Morphe"
"I really like the morphe one."
"Morphe has decent powders."
"Morphe has a really good setting powder."
#16
100% Pure
4.5
(4)
"I love 100% Pure Bamboo Blur powder."
"I love 100% Pure (the brand) Bamboo blur setting powder."
"Made from fruit pigments, silicone free, from organic store."
"100% Pure (the brand) Bamboo Blur powder made from fruit pigments."
#17
Wet n Wild
4.5
(4)
"I use Wet n Wild photo focus translucent powder and it comes out super clean!"
"Drugstore - wet n wild photo focus has never let me down!"
"Wet n Wild: both phtofocus foundation and their matching foundation stick."
"Wet n wild photo focus!"
#18
NARS
4.3
(4)
"The Nars light reflecting loose powder (and the pressed version) is beautiful."
"Is a great one."
"For pressed I like NARS Light Reflecting in Crystal and for loose ABH in Translucent."
"Love that one because it works well on dry skin."
#19
Huda
4.3
(4)
"Truly has never looked better"
"Huda is your best option."
"HUDA or milani i honestly like milani better"
"I loved the finish though, so i got it in sugar cookie."
#20
Coty
4.0
(4)
"I've tried many, but I will always go back to Coty Airspun Loose Powder."
"Airspun works pretty good for me and it’s really cheap on Amazon."
"Rimmel stay matte or Coty airspun."
"I quite like Coty Airspun powder if you can get over the strong iris scent."
#21
RCMA
4.7
(3)
"Sets foundation for all-day wear."
"RCMA no colour powder is my holy grail. It sets well, wears well and is soooo cheap for how much you get."
"RCMA translucent powder is colorless and matte."
#22
Chanel
4.0
(3)
"Chanel natural finish loose powder— it is expensive but it lasts forever."
"I do use Laura Mercier but I think my favorite is Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre."
"My favorite is Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre with Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder being a second choice."
#23
Nyx
4.0
(3)
"Nyx has some great ones."
"Nyx translucent powder."
"Nyx and Innisfree are my go-to."
#24
One/Size Beauty
5.0
(2)
"One size is the best ever!"
"One/Size Beauty in Marigold!"
#25
Rimmel London
5.0
(2)
"The only one I keep going back to is Rimmel Stay Matte Loose Setting Powder."
"Stay Matte by Rimmel London. Controls shine for up to 6 hours."
#26
Sephora
5.0
(2)
"I live & will die by the Sephora microsmooth powders."
"The Sephora microsmooth powder is amazing."
#27
Airspun
5.0
(2)
"Airspun powder is the only way to go."
"Airspun loose powder. Works like a charm and will last you FOREVER."
#28
MAC
5.0
(2)
"This is the only powder I can use on my under eyes and I have tried it all."
"Honestly, MAC mineralized skin finish."
#29
Lancôme
4.5
(2)
"Lancôme translucent loose powder."
"You can try Lancome translucent powder"
#30
Anastasia
4.5
(2)
"Anastasia, Laura Mercier, Huda and Maybelline fit me are all great."
"The Anastasia one works great for me."
#31
By Terry
4.5
(2)
"So it's super pricey, but the By Terry Hyaluronic powder is just amazing for dry skin."
"By Terry Hyaluronic untinted powder has no silicones."
#32
MUA Academy
4.5
(2)
"I use MUA Academy invisible silk setting powder."
"I use MUA Academy Invisible Silk setting powder."
#33
Mac
4.5
(2)
"The mac setting powder is amazing."
"For blurring, try Mac’s setting powder. It’s blurring & holds up in humidity well."
#34
bareMinerals
4.5
(2)
"I have very oily skin & love the bareMinerals Mineral Veil powder!"
"I use Bare Mineral Mineral Veil Setting Powder under my eyes."
#35
Revolution
4.5
(2)
"The revolution setting powder has never let me down."
"I use revolution setting powder. It’s 8 bucks and lasts me months."
#36
Rimmel
4.5
(2)
"The Rimmel stay matte powder is great.. Get it on special and use a big puffy brush to put it all over, never had any issues with caking."
"Rimmel stay matte or Coty airspun."
#37
Lawless
4.0
(2)
"Try lawless."
"Lawless."
#38
IT Cosmetics
4.0
(2)
"IT cosmetics Bye-bye Pores. Pressed or loose."
"I was so anti it until I tried the powder."
#39
Milani
4.0
(2)
"Milani"
"HUDA or milani i honestly like milani better bc it’s affordable and pressed."
#40
Bare Minerals
4.0
(2)
"Bare minerals Mineral Veil is fragrance free and actually holds up in humid hot weather (I live in the tropics)."
"I got the Mineral Veil from Bare Minerals and actually like it."
#41
Makeup By Mario
4.0
(2)
"Make up by Mario powder is great."
"I just got the new Makeup By Mario in fair pink and I’ll try it tomorrow."
#42
Kimchi
5.0
(1)
"Kimchi puff puff pass loose setting powder"
#43
KVD Beauty
4.0
(1)
"I think KVD Beauty Lock-It Pressed Powder is nice. It does give some coverage, and it's a matte finish."
#44
Mehron
4.0
(1)
"I would suggest Mehron’s loose setting powder."
#45
espoir
4.0
(1)
"LANEIGE Neo Essential Blurring Finish Powder or espoir Fresh Setting Powder"
#46
LANEIGE
4.0
(1)
"LANEIGE Neo Essential Blurring Finish Powder or espoir Fresh Setting Powder"
#47
KVD
4.0
(1)
"I noticed the best results happen when I use a very fine Lock It loose setting powder by KVD."
#48
Anastasia Beverly Hills
4.0
(1)
"Never had an issue with the Anastasia one"
#49
Pat McGrath Labs
4.0
(1)
"I'm currently using the PMG and though it's not super pink it is very smoothing and blurring without"
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