Content:

1. What does a Setting Powder do? (Loose vs. Pressed)
2. Best Loose Setting Powders
3. Best Pressed Setting Powders
4. Best On-the-Go Setting Powders

 

What does a Setting Powder do?

Setting Powder is the final step in your makeup routine, acting as an oil absorber to deliver a smooth, mattifying effect. It helps blur imperfections and set your base makeup in place, preventing smudging and creasing throughout the day. 💡Pro Tip: If you have dryer skin, one type of powder is enough. For oilier skin, you may consider combining both type of powders. 

How to use Loose vs. Pressed Setting Powder:

Loose Setting Powder	Pressed Setting Powder
Loose powder is perfect for setting your makeup with finely-milled particles that provide a glamorous finish. It's ideal if you prefer to “bake” your makeup by leaving the powder on top of concealer for a few minutes, locking your look for an all-day wear as the last step of your makeup routine. Loose powders are best for makeup LOCK, providing long-lasting coverage.	Pressed powders are also used as the final step in your routine but especially ideal for quick touch-ups throughout the day. Unlike loose powder, pressed powder are more densely packed, hence are less messy to apply and more convenient to carry, but can feel heavier on skin at times. Pressed powder provide makeup BLUR, smoothing out your skin and keeping oil under control throughout the day.

 

Best Loose Setting Powder

1. Peripera - Oil Capture Priming Powder (8g): $14

This affordable transparent fixing powder comes with excellent oil-absorbing effect even in small amount.

2. Farmstay - Cica Farm Sebum-Free powder (5g): $22

This product consists of Centella Asiatica and other plant extracts from nature to improve skin health upon application.

3. Too Cool For School - Artclass By Rodin Finish Setting Powder (10g): $29

This vegan formula and EWG Green Graded features alpine willow extract and crambe abyssinica seed oil to keep skin hydrated.

 

Best Pressed Setting Powder

1. Peripera - Oil Capture Setting Pact (9g): $16

A vegan setting powder that only contain simple and necessary ingredients. It even comes with a heart-shaped puff!

2. Too Cool For School - Artclass By Rodin Finish Setting Pact (4g): $25

This translucent oil-free micro-powder is formulated with clean EWG green ingredients only to minimize irritation on the skin (Olive Young No.1). Although comes in a small volume of 4g, this product does not come with a puff, therefore makes it inconvenient for on-the-go uses.

3. Clio - Stay Perfect Finish Pact (8g): $36

 

Best On-the-go Setting Powder

1. Heimish - Moringa Cermide Pressed Setting Powder (5g): $18

The formula is enriched with ceramide and moringa oil to nourish your skin. It comes in a sleek rectangular packaging, good holding friction for outdoor application.

2. Banila Co - Prime Primer Finish Powder Mini (5g): $20

The formula contains macadamia seed oil, peppermint extract and matricaria flower extract to soothe the skin during outdoor application without looking cakey.

3. Missha - Airy Pot Pressed Powder (5g): $36

This powder comes in 3 tinted shades to tailor to different skin tones: Translucent, Mint (neutralise redness), and Pink (brighten dullness).

 

So, your pick?

Whether you choose loose powder for a glam finish or pressed powder for quick touch-ups, the right setting powder can elevate your makeup routine. Explore La Cosmetique’s product range to find your perfect powder match and keep your makeup looking flawless all day!