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8 Best Setting Powders For Those With Oily Skin To Look Fresh All Day

8 Best Setting Powders For Those With Oily Skin To Look Fresh All Day

Cosmetics
By Wei Yin on 03 Jul 2020
Digital Editor

Those with oily skin will know the struggle of having to blot sebum away every few hours and never having their makeup last all day.

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Other than making adjustments in your skincare routine to improve your skin's condition, one easy way to tackle this problem is by using a good setting powder that will drastically reduce the appearance of sebum on your face.

Here are eight best setting powders great for those with oily skin so that you can look fresh all day long.

Read on to find out more!

#1 Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Laura Mercier loose setting powderPhoto from Sephora

This is a cult-favourite product not without reason! It's a powerful translucent setting powder that sets your makeup beautifully, giving your skin a smooth, velvety finish. It doesn't settle into fine lines and controls shine without making your face overly matte.

Shop the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder at $70 on Sephora.

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#2 Australis Banana Powder 

Australis Banana PowderPhoto from Zalora

Flattering on all skin tones, banana powder makeup was first made popular by Kim Kardashian. As it has a yellow tinge, it can help to diminish dark eye circles and colour correct any redness. Use it on your entire face if you prefer a matte finish so that your makeup looks flawless the entire day!

Shop the Australis Banana Powder at $19.90 on Zalora.

#3 Too Faced Peach Perfect Mattifying Loose Setting Powder

Too Faced mattifying powderPhoto from Sephora

Don't you just hate it when your makeup looks thick and cakey? Well, this loose setting powder is infused with peach and sweet fig milk for a comfortable matte formula that feels and looks great on your skin. It also brightens your skin at the same time it reduces shine. Plus, the packaging is so cute!

Shop the Too Faced Peach Perfect Mattifying Loose Setting Powder at $52 on Sephora.

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#4 NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder 

Nars pressed powderPhoto from Sephora

If your foundation is already full coverage, use this powder with an invisible finish that will enhance your base makeup without a trace of colour. What most people love about this powder is its ability to reflect light on the skin to create a soft look. This is great for those who need something to control sebum but still want a natural glow on the skin.

Shop the NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder at $62 on Sephora.

#5 Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Loose Powder

Make Up For Ever loose powderPhoto from Sephora

Created for the HD technologies of the film and TV industry, this powder is guaranteed to make your skin look perfect! The micro-particles glide effortlessly on your face, giving your skin a natural glow and a velvety effect. The finish is considered light matte so it's good for those who have oily skin on certain areas and dry skin on other areas.

Shop the Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Loose Powder at $61 on Sephora.

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#6 THREE Ultimate Diaphanous Loose Powder Colorless

THREE loose powderPhoto from Sephora

If the phrase "Free from parabens, synthetic perfumes, animal-derived ingredients, and mineral oils" sounds like your kind of thing when looking for makeup products, you will love this powder! Especially great for those with sensitive skin as it uses 80% naturally derived ingredients and lets you achieve a barely-there effect.

Shop the THREE Ultimate Diaphanous Loose Powder Colorless at $75 on Sephora.

#7 Glossier Wowder Weightless Finishing Powder 

Glossier Wowder powderPhoto from Glossier

The powder gives a weightless finish just like its name suggests! It also blurs the appearance of pores while setting makeup at the same time. It instantly blots shine and sebum away without being too cakey.

Shop the Glossier Wowder Weightless Finishing Powder at $39 on Shopee.

#8 E.L.F High Definition Powder

E.L.F HD PowderPhoto from E.L.F

This high definition loose powder creates a "soft focus" effect on the skin by masking fine lines and imperfections for a radiant complexion. It works great on your under-eye area too and lets your concealer last all day long without creasing. The best part? It's super affordable!

Shop the E.L.F High Definition Powder on Shopee.

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