I should start by sharing that I’m not much of a powder girl. I prefer a more dewy, glowy finish to my makeup, so I usually opt for liquids over powders. However, if I’m doing my makeup for a special event, like a wedding, I’ll add powder as a step to my routine. I like using powder to really lock in my foundation and concealer to make it last all day or all night.
Here’s a breakdown of some of my favorite powders that I’ve tried and used over the years:
Loose Setting Powder
- My Favorite: Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder in Shade “Translucent” (Price: $43)
- Similar Options: Coty Airspun Loose Setting Powder in Shade “Translucent” (Price: $7) and L’Oreal Paris Pro-Sweep & Lock Powder ($15)
Compact Setting Powder
- My Favorite: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder in Shade “Fair” (Price: $48)
- Similar Options: Flower Beauty Light Illusion Perfecting Powder (Price: $15) Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder (Price: $8.50)
Glow Setting Powder
- My Favorite: e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Loose Setting Powder in Shade “Light” (Price: $8)
Finishing Powder
- My Favorite: e.l.f. Cosmetics Perfect Finish HD Powder (Price: $6)
This Month’s Test Item
Supergoop (Re)setting Mineral Powder with SPF 35
product info
- Price Point: $35 for .15 oz
- Shade Range: 4 Shades
- Shade I Tried: Translucent
- Key Product Info:
- Mattifies skin & sets makeup
- Great packaging for travel
- Makes adding sunscreen throughout the day easy
my thoughts
I really like this for the summer months. Since I sweat more in the summer, having something that is easy to apply to not only reset whatever makeup I have on, but also add an extra layer of SPF is great! It’s easy to throw in your bag or suitcase to take on the go.
