13 blurring face powders for a filter-like look

Published Feb 21, 2025 5:01 am ET


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Let’s face it: Sometimes when we do our makeup, oil and creases tend to pop up in the most inconvenient areas. And if you’re like me, then you’ve probably tried every technique and product in the book to get a long-lasting, shine-free makeup look. Luckily, I’ve found that a good setting powder can help combat this problem.

Setting powder is truly one of the best makeup products for completing your look and mattifying and locking in your makeup. Read on for 13 of the best blurring powders that have beauty experts’ stamps of approval.

  1. This lightweight Laura Mercier loose setting powder locks in makeup for 24-hour shine control, and it reduces the appearance of texture and pores while giving your makeup a matte look.

>> Buy the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder for $43 on Amazon

  1. This bareMinerals Mineral Veil setting powder contains ingredients like corn starch and iron oxides that help absorb oil for a soft-focus finish.

>> Buy the bareMinerals Mineral Veil Setting Powder for $35 on Amazon

  1. This talc-free Airspun setting powder doesn’t crease or cake and is a super affordable option for makeup beginners.

>> Buy the Airspun Loose Face Powder for $6.99 (30% off) on Amazon

  1. For an effortless glow that’s always selfie-ready, this e.l.f. Halo Glow setting powder helps create the perfect airbrush finish.

>> Buy the e.l.f. Halo Glow Setting Powder for $8 on Amazon

  1. Apply this Maybelline Matte + Poreless powder to cover up blemishes or set your under eye concealer. It’s ideal for normal to oily skin and lasts for up to 12 hours of wear.

>> Buy the Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder for $8.64 (14% off) on Amazon

  1. This pink KimChi Chic powder has oil-absorbing and anti-aging properties and is infused with vitamin E and rice powder to soothe and protect the skin.

>> Buy the KimChi Chic Beauty Puff Puff Pass Setting Powder for $19 on Amazon

  1. For waterproof makeup that lasts all day long, go with the Urban Decay All Nighter setting powder, which has a matte finish that blocks shine.

>> Buy the Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder for $35 on Amazon

  1. This Sacha Buttercup setting powder is camera flash-friendly, and the soft yellow color just melts into your skin.

>> Buy the Sacha Buttercup Setting Powder for $32 on Amazon

  1. For a translucent finish, bake and set your makeup with this Maybelline Banana Powder. It easily blends into the skin to illuminate your makeup and leave an undetectable finish.

>> Buy the Maybelline Lasting Fix Banana Powder for $9.98 (23% off) on Amazon

  1. Get a peachy keen glow with this Revolution Beauty Peach Baking Powder. It suits all skin tones and you can lightly tap it on under your eyes and over your makeup, let it set for a few minutes and blend it in for a flawless look.

Buy the Revolution Beauty Peach Baking Powder for $8 on Amazon

  1. This mineral-based NYX Professional Makeup powder is silky, lightweight and easy to apply with a brush or makeup sponge.

>> Buy the NYX Professional Makeup HD Finishing Powder for $9.99 (17% off) on Amazon

  1. Carry this L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Powder on the go for touch ups or use it for a light coverage look. It even doubles as a foundation!

>> Buy the L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Foundation Powder for $13.89 on Amazon

  1. For sheer and lightweight coverage that doesn’t leave a white cast, go with the wet n wild Photo Focus setting powder. It’s infused with Vitamin E and comes in four different shades.

>> Buy the wet n wild Photo Focus Setting Powder for $6.64 on Amazon

Lauryn Jiles

Lauryn Jiles

Author McClatchy Commerce

Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.

Kayleigh Drake

Kayleigh Drake

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Kayleigh Drake is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy. She’s based in Birmingham, Alabama, and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Kayleigh has written and edited content for numerous publications, with a particular focus on the food, kitchen, home and lifestyle verticals. When she’s not fulfilling her editorial duties, she loves record shopping, playing guitar, baking and buying entirely too many plants.