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Blur pores, boost radiance, and lock your look in place.
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and absorbs excess oil, prevents creasing or smudging, and reduces transfer.
Keep reading to see which setting powders earned our stamp of approval.
It helps mattify oily areas without looking too heavy or cakey.
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She also loved that it subtly blurred a few pronounced wrinkles on her forehead.
The container, which is on the larger side, can get a bit messy.
(So its probably not the best pick for travel.)
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However, the excellent performance and affordable price tag make it a win for budget-friendly beauty.
This formula from Fenty Beauty mattifies shiny skin without feeling too heavy.
This setting powder is no exception.
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It keeps my forehead and under-eyes fresh and smooth.
It looks like a soft-focused filter that is hard to beat.
Just keep in mind that the sifter isnt the easiest to deal with, but its worth it.
I love how light it feels and how blurred it makes my skin look.
Its not the most blurring, but it offers a your-skin-but-better finish.
I also love that it adds brightness and luminosity with its powdered rose quartz and amethyst.
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It has an ultrafine texture that absorbs oil and blurs uneven pores.
It comes in nine shades, including pink, to counteract blue tones in the under-eye area.
Because its so oil-absorbing, it can be a bit drying.
Bianca, tester with combination skin: “The powder kept my oiliness tamped down without over-mattifying my skin.
Setting powder sets your makeup in place, helping the creams and powders underneath last longer.
It also absorbs excess oil, controls shine, and leaves you with a smoother, airbrushed-looking finish.
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If you have oily skin, youll want a highly absorbent setting powder with a matte finish.
If you have dry skin skin, opt for a setting powder with hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid.
It sounds like an oxymoron, but a powder can be both absorbent and moisturizing at the same time.
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Alyssa Kaplanis an associate editor at Byrdie.
Caitlyn Martynis an associate editor at Byrdie.
She has oily skin prone to breakouts.
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She helped organize the Byrdie editor team’s test on setting powders, which informed this list.
She received a bachelors degree in journalism and marketing from Lehigh University.
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