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There are steps you should always follow when it comes to makeup routine. You should always use a concealer, fill in your brows and set your foundation with a good powder.
Setting your makeup is extremely important for a flawless fool proof finish. If you’re not a fan of ‘Baking’ your makeup (the process of letting the powder, usually translucent, sit on the highlighted areas of your face for 1 minute/more) you should at least set your face with a face powder. Setting your face with a powder will ensure your foundation and concealer stay on all day.
On my busy days, when I don’t have much time to get ready, I set my entire face with a face powder. I’m currently using The Maybelline Shine Free Oil Control Loose Powder in light. This powder works perfect for me, stays in place, keeps my face matte all day and I like the small hint of color. This is my everyday powder which I apply with a powder brush. I have repurchased this product 2x and I love it.
When I’m prepping my makeup for an event or a really long day and I want a long lasting finish, I set my face, bake under my eyes and below my cheekbones using the Laura Mercier Translucent loose setting powder. As much as we love high end makeup is good to mix and match with dupes in order to save money. Let’s be honest makeup can get expensive. Here are some awesome drugstore setting powders that are great dupes and work fabulously.
Looking for the best drugstore foundations? check out my previous post here.
Best Drugstore Powders for Baking & Setting your Face
Elf HD Setting Powder $2.99 – $6.00 | AMAZON
The Elf HD Setting powder is translucent so is perfect for baking under the eyes. This is a good dupe for a translucent powder. Shop on Amazon.
Airspun $5.00 – $8.00 | AMAZON
This is totally your grandmother’s powder. The Aisrpun powder has been around for years and now it has been getting a lot of attention. This powder is perfect for baking. The smell is a bit strong but it works wonders. Shop on Amazon.
RCMA Makeup No Color Powder $12.00 | AMAZON
This powder is not technically a drugstore powder but for it’s price range it can fall into that category. Perfect for baking as it has absolutely no color. It can be used to set your entire face if preferred. I love that it does not change color when applied over concealer or foundation. Price on the official website is only $12. Great smooth natural skin finish and last for hours. This is a great dupe for the Laura Marcier powder if you are budget conscious. Shop on Amazon.
NYC Loose Translucent Powder $2.77 – $3.00 | AMAZON
This is a great lightweight powder. Perfect for super oil skin. The powder does emphasize fine lines a little bit under the eyes but its a great inexpensive setting powder. Shop on Amazon.
NYX HD Studio Finishing Powder $10 | AMAZON
The NYX HD Finishing Powder Besides having a light scent, this powder works great as a baking powder or as a setting powder for your overall face. Shop on Amazon.
Maybelline Shine Free Oil Control Loose Powder $4.94 – $5.99 | AMAZON
As mentioned before, the Maybelline Shine Free Oil Control Loose Powder is one of my favorites. I have been using this powder for 2 years and absolutely love it. Stays in place, maintains your face shine free all day long. I use this in the color ‘light’ as I like a subtle hint of color. I use this powder all over my face as a setting powder. Shop on Amazon.
Maybelline FaceStudio Master Fix Setting + Perfecting Loose Powder $7.00 – $8.99 | AMAZON
The Maybelline FaceStudio Master Fix Setting + Perfecting Loose Powder has a great finish and works to bake under the eyes. It gives a natural finish and last all day. A tip is to not bake with it for too long to avoid getting flashbacks in photos. Shop on Amazon.
Revlon Photo Ready Finishing Powder $10 | AMAZON
Great setting powder that works well at keeping your makeup in place. The compact brings a mirror which makes it perfect for carrying in your purse for touchup or during travel. Shop on Amazon.
Do you guys have any favorite drugstore translucent powders?
xo
claudia
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