12 Best Setting Powders to Keep Your Makeup in Place

All thanks to its loose invisible finish formula which sets cosmetics for longer wear and blurs the appearance of pores and lines, makeup artists swear by this pick! On top of that, light-reflecting particles enhance and soften the skin for a flawless finish without any flashback.

With 16-hour wear, a soft and smoothing finish, and the ability to blur imperfections, this one is a cult favorite for a reason—and for all skin types! The transfer-resistant formula works to absorb oils without settling into a cakey look. It's even chock-full of powerful antioxidants like vitamin C and E to support a more even-toned complexion and won't ever clog your pores.

This one lives up to its name—because wow! Described as the "perfect matte-not-flat finish," this loose powder will cut shine and blur pores without the chalkiness and heaviness that oftentimes dulls the face. The long-wearing product will give you a satiny but non-cakey finish that doesn't show up in photos. Plus, it's vegan and cruelty-free.

For a natural second-skin look (and the prettiest packaging), grab this medium-coverage ultra-fine pressed powder. Not only will it blend flawlessly to reduce shine and cakiness, but it's also got ingredients like rose wax and almond oil to soften, nourish and restore the skin as you wear it. Light-reflecting pearlescent pigments will also brighten your complexion.

This classic micro-spun powder formula has been getting the job done since 1935—and you can't beat that price! The lightweight cloud-like coverage feels good and looks better with its ability to hide wrinkles and blemishes for a smoother and softer look that lasts throughout the day.

Baking, or applying concealer then loose powder to trap your body heat for five to ten minutes and set your makeup for a crease-free finish, is a beloved makeup trend. This pick, as alluded to in its name and packaging, is great for that. The HD feature will smooth and soften skin to reduce oils and the appearance of imperfections, leaving you with a beautifully matte look.

Her makeup line is just another thing we have to thank Rihanna for. And especially this setting powder that works all day to reduce shine and blur blemishes for a filtered, photo-ready complexion. It's lightweight and super smooth to reduce caking. There's eight versatile shades to match your unique skin tone, too.

The ease at which this one buffs into the skin to blur pores, reduce shine, and lock-in makeup is only the start of what makes it so special. It also includes key ingredients like green tea extract to soothe and replenish skin as well as hyaluronate to retain your skin's moisture and visibly plump fine lines with no white cast.

As far as drugstore options go, this translucent powder is a top pick. Along with its wallet-friendly cost, it's made to set makeup by blurring lines and pores as well as controlling shine all day for a soft and smooth complexion that's never cakey.

If you're willing to spend a little extra on this product, your face will love you for it. Sheer coverage will help to even your skin tone and perfect your makeup leaving a natural matte finish that reduces the appearance of imperfections and lines. You'll also enjoy photo-reflective pigments that illuminate your complexion.

For all of you makeup lovers out there, go the extra mile in protecting your look when you pat on this powder. It boasts up to 14 hours of absorbing excess shine while smoothing and blurring texture to extend the wear of your products underneath. It can also be used for buildable baking with no white-cast.

Offering skin protection and skin perfection, you'll want to use this powder every day. With SPF 35, you can shield your face from UV rays all while mattifying shine to create a soft focus finish. Skin-loving ingredients include ceramides and olive glycerides to seal in moisture along with coated silica spheres to diffuse light and diminish the appearance of pores. Plus, the unique design is perfect for on-the-go touchups.