These Are the Best Loose Powders to Get a Flawless Finish
A roundup of the best quality loose powders that'll transform your skin and help you a achieve a natural finish.
If you want to set your makeup in a way that keeps it flawless all day long, loose powder is the way to go. Loose powder can set and finish your makeup, offering a "blurring" effect that can give you a fabulous, long-lasting look. However, with so many options on the market, it can be hard to choose the right finishing powder. Here are a few of L'OFFICIEL's favorite loose powders available, all with their own features and benefits.
The Translucent Losse Setting Powder from Laura Mercier is a cult-classic product that comes in multiple shades to suit all skin tones. With sheer coverage, this loose powder is said to last for up to 16 hours, even in steamy conditions, providing shine control and an instant blurring effect. Translucent Loose Setting Powder is non-comedogenic, so it won't clog pores or cause troublesome breakouts.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder, $47, Ulta
It's hard to beat a drugstore fave, and this Maybelline loose powder is truly one of the best loose powders on the market. At just $10.99, this mineral-based formula not only controls shine and smooths your skin's natural tone and texture, but comes in eight tones to suit every shade. If you want to dip your toes into the world of loose powder but don't know where to start, consider this affordable option.
Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder, $10.99, Maybelline
Shiseido's Invisible Silk loose powder is the perfect option if you want to acheive a more natural finish. Its incredibly thin, silky texture is ideal for polished looking skin, not to mention it's filled with skincare ingredients—so it's more than safe to wear daily. This loose powder provides an 8-hour shine control and is the perfect last step to incorporate into your makeup routine.
Shiseido Synchro Skin Invisible Silk Loose Powder, $38 $32.30, Macy's
Harness the power of setting powder and sunscreen all in one with the Supergoop (Glow) Setting Powder 100% Mineral SPF 35. This product leaves behind a sheer, luminous shimmer that flatters all skin tones and comes packaged in a convenient brush form that allows you to take it with you wherever you happen to be. Vegan and cruelty-free, this setting powder is ideal for someone who spends a lot of time in the sun or who needs a setting powder to pack in their bag for easy application at any time.
Supergoop (Glow) Setting Powder 100% Mineral SPF 35, $35, Ulta
