Pressed powder White, pressed powder full cover foundation including mirror and puff applicator

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Editor Tip: Ali presses it into her brows with a dry Beautyblender and brushes it through before applying her go-to brow product." It helps them stay on longer in the heat," she says.

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If the mere mention of any kind of powder conjures images of chalky, dry skin for you, fear not. The latest translucent powders on the market are more advanced than ever, truly an important product in your complexion-enhancing arsenal. Kirin Bhatty is a bi-coastal celebrity makeup artist for A-Frame Agency and a brand ambassador for Catrice Cosmetics. Setting powders set your makeup and add an almost extra layer of stay-proof action to it while translucent powders work to make the existing product look smoother and more blended, explains Scibelli. Setting powders are also a little more pigmented than translucent powders and often come in the same color as your skin tone, he says. Keep this compact—a fave among pro makeup artists—on hand when you need to powder your nose. Specially made to be completely undetectable with even the most intense HD cameras, you never have to worry about it caking or settling into fine lines. Plus, because it’s pressed, it’s ideal to keep in your purse (no worrying about spills) and comes in a conveniently portable mini size, too.Powder foundation is great for anyone with oily skin, because it will help absorb some of the oil throughout the day. [13] X Expert Source Ashleigh Grounds As the name suggests, think of this as a powder version of those handy-dandy blotting papers. In other words, it’s a must if you have super-oily skin, absorbing shine and diffusing the look of pores all at the same time. We’d be happy with that, but it also helps set your makeup, too—can your blotting papers do that? Apply primer. Squeeze a pea-sized amount of primer onto a fingertip and smooth over your face, working from the center outward. [5] X Research source Work the primer into any areas of enlarged pores or creases for an even base. Primer makes pores appear smaller and fills in fine lines for more flawless makeup application. It will also make your foundation last longer. [6] X Research source Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush Powder was a hit with our home tester, who said the ultra-lightweight, finely milled formula offers a soft matte finish. She liked that it sets your makeup and extends its wear while diffusing the look of pores and texture. With a luminous finish but long-wearing capabilities, Sephora’s Microsmooth powder is proof that you really can have it all. The baked formula has a very subtle shimmer that illuminates the skin, but it still does a great job of absorbing excess oil. It's very lightweight and doesn't create a powdery or cakey finish. It also comes in 15 shades that range from fair to dark, though it's worth noting that some online reviewers say it oxidizes (darkens a bit) a few minutes after application. If you're looking for a powder to set makeup and control excess oil without sacrificing your glow, this one is a fantastic choice.

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Editor Tip: Lightly tap a powder brush coated in the powder on your skin to reveal an airbrushed finish that's never cakey. Why? It has a fine, airy texture that ​​feels light on your skin while giving you a smooth, blurred, matte finish. To really nix shine, Jafri recommends pressing the powder into your skin with a powder puff instead of brushing it on, which “creates a sweeping motion and moves the product around.” Instead she says that “pressing the powder into the skin results in long-lasting makeup.” Editor Tip: Apply the pressed formula around the nose, T-zone, and any other oily areas that you want to be mattified instantly.Why It's Worth It: There are quite a few drugstore setting powders that give their costlier counterparts a run for their money, like the E.L.F. Halo Glow Setting Powder. This formula comes in five blendable shades that minimize greasiness and prevent smudging, fading, and smearing throughout the day for long-wearing results. We love a formula with sunscreen, and this powder helps you mattify skin with 100% mineral, SPF 35 protection. The powder is non-nano setting powder that works great to banish shine as you reapply SPF throughout the day.

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Finish: Matte* (*the added hyaluronic acid prevents your already dry skin from looking chalky or settling into dry areas or patches)

Both artists agree that, whether you have oily skin or dry skin, the less-is-more approach is best when it comes to powders. "This gives you more control of the product," Medhin says. "Place your brush in the powder, then tap it off until it looks like nothing is left on the brush, then keep applying until you get to your desired matte look." Tommy adds face powder to the forehead, nose, chin, and sides of the mouth to "help to mitigate any excess shine or oil breakthrough that can lead to a porous look." Setting powder helps keep your makeup from moving and does exactly what it says: sets it in place,” says makeup artist Tobi Henney. “You should use it on top of cream and liquid products, like foundation and concealer, because it can eliminate shine.” Every single skin type can use setting powder, but the formula and finish you choose will definitely impact your results. For dry skin, look for a sheer, lightweight powder formulated with moisturising ingredients like squalane or hyaluronic acid. Workin’ with dull, meh skin? Try a setting powder filled with micro-shimmers for a luminous or “radiant” finish. And if you’ve got oily skin, go for a mattifying setting powder with a velvet-matte finish, or a pressed powder for fuller coverage. Look at how much coverage it has Tobi Henney is a celebrity makeup artist based in New York, NY, and Los Angeles, CA. She’s worked in red carpet, editorial, and advertising with celebrities like Megan Fox and Ashley Graham.