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8 Best Setting Powders to Lock in Makeup and Block Shine
May 9, 2025
Our favorite formulas that blur pores, absorb oil, and set foundation.
Collage: Gabrielle Castrillon; Source images: Allure editors
Take it from the pros: Dusting yourself with one of the best setting powders is a non-negotiable for long-lasting makeup, especially as summer nears and heat and humidity can melt your makeup in record time. A few pats or swipes of loose or pressed powder help keep everything in place, tamp down excess oil, and blur the look of pores and fine lines. Even if you prefer a dewier look, there are ultra-translucent formulas that keep shine in check without getting in the way of your natural glow. Whether you go full-beat or keep things minimal, there’s a powder to match your vibe, skin tone, and texture preferences. Editors and makeup artists filled us in on their favorites, so you can skip straight to the standouts and hit checkout, stat.
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Best Overall: Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
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Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Angela Trakoshis applying the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Why it's worth it: The Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder has been a makeup artist mainstay for over a decade. Bicoastal makeup artist Emily Cheng, first used the powder 15 years ago and has been fangirling ever since. "It's simple, basic, foolproof, and does the job," Cheng says. Bicoastal makeup artist Kirin Bhatty agrees, calling it “great for targeted shine, as well as an overall dusting to finish a look.” In addition to the mattifying magic, you’ll get a nice dose of skin-loving ingredients like vitamins C and E, plus a blend of blurring, oil-absorbing botanicals.
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