Compact Powders

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Compact powders are one of the most popular types of facial powders. They're small enough to fit in a purse or pocket, and they can be used on all parts of the face. They're also easy to use and can be found in a range of colors.

Laura MercierMatte Radiance Baked Powder Compact

Size: 0.26 oz/ 7.3 g·ITEM: 1522184

Color: Highlight 01 - golden nude

1K Reviews

$49.00

I'm addicted to Laura Mercier products - especially foundations and powders. I picked this matte radiance compact up to add some summer highlights with my bronze contrasting. ...This highlighting powder is well worth the price. I love the baked consistency- much less messy than the loose shimmer/highlight powders.

What it is:
An ultrasmooth baked face powder that provides natural color with soft matte radiance.

What it does:
Wake up the skin, and provide natural color with a radiant, healthy glow for a flawless, no-makeup look. Sheer, buildable coverage lets you customize your glow, while the modern, multidimensional matte finish imparts a hint of soft luminosity. The bronze shades provide a neutral warmth in varying intensities. The ultralightweight formula feels weightless on skin and applies smoothly and blends effortlessly. The smooth, silky, velvety texture feels comfortable, while the long-wearing formula lasts up to eight hours and stays color-true without oxidizing for an even wear. Each tile is hand-mixed with a unique design.

GucciMatte Beauty Powder

Size: 0.35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 2356509

Color: 01 Fair - warm undertones

166 Reviews

$65.00

Wasn’t planning on buying this at first but this is one of the best powder products i purchased. Usually powders get me really dry and defines my wrinkles but this doesn’t do that. ...Cute and classy! Comes with powder pad under pressed powder. It was nice fresh scent...love scented products!

What it is: A buildable face powder offering a lightweight, visibly smooth texture to create a naturally perfected complexion.

Highlighted Ingredients:

- Micro-reflecting Lamellar Powders: Provide a smooth application for a luminous complexion.

- Emollient Agents: Provide a silky, comfortable feel all day long.

What Else You Need to Know: Poudre De Beauté Mat Naturel Beauty Setting Powder glides on with ease and allows for a buildable application, from natural to medium.

$22.00

New must-have powder...I highly recommend this loose setting powder!...Best powder ever...I have a huge amount of setting powders for dark circles and face and this is the first powder that does the job perfectly.

What it is: A loose setting powder that mattifies and blurs the look of pores.

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Loose Powder

Skin Type: Normal, Oily, Combination

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Upsalite: Provides a rapid mattifying effect.
- Mineral-Rich Kaolin Clay: Absorbs excess oil on the skin’s surface.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.

What Else You Need to Know: This superfine loose setting powder locks in makeup, absorbs excess oil all day, and

Laura MercierTranslucent Loose Setting Powder – Pink Tone-Up for Brightening

Size: 1 oz / 29 g·ITEM: 2629772

Color: Tone Up Powder - pink

27 Reviews

$43.00

Such great setting powder and long lasting...I can definitely see a difference in comparison to other setting powders would definitely recommend...This is is my new go-to powder!...The Pink Laura Mercier powders is stunning and high performing one would expect from her all her powders.

What it is: A cult-favorite loose setting powder in a soft peachy-pink shade to brighten and enliven your complexion and set makeup for up to 16 hours.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Loose Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Peachy-Pink Pigments: Enliven the complexion.
- Vitamin C and E Powders: Visibly even skin tone over time.
- Skin-Conditioning Powder (Natural Amino Acids): Melts into skin for an undetectable finish​.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.

NARSSoft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder

Size: 0.31 oz / 9 g·ITEM: 2647006

Color: Cliff - very light to light with neutral tone

114 Reviews

$38.00

I purchased to use this as a bronzer because it is hard to find a nice bronzer for my medium dark skin tone with regular bronzers so I use deep face powders instead. It has way too much fall out. I swirl my brush in it and the powder goes everywhere. 3 stars because I like the compact, good for makeup bags and travel. ...I had to purchase a blotting powder to touch up my makeup and I’ve never had the habit of using blotting powders or the need to touch up my makeup.

What it is: A multi-purpose, skin-perfecting powder that blurs imperfections, smooths the look of skin, and sets makeup for up to 24 hours.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Pressed Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Cocoa Butter-Treated Mica Minerals: Allow the formula to glide on effortlessly, leaving skin feeling like silk.
- Niacinamide: Minimizes the appearance of pores and absorbs oil over time.
- Adaptive Oil-Control Technology: Dual-powder system traps excess sebum and mattifies oily areas.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLE

SEPHORA COLLECTION12HR Setting & Mattifying Pressed Powder

Size: 0.28 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2730828

Color: Universal

118 Reviews

$15.00

Also LOVE that it’s talc free, so hard to find in other powders. Great formula and application overall :)...I’ve been struggling with loose setting powders and other pressed powders have been way too drying.

What it is: An ultra-fine, skin-smoothing setting powder that reduces shine and keeps complexion matte with long-wear results.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This non-comedogenic, vegan, ultra-silky pressed powder smooths skin texture and minimizes the appearance of pores while instantly mattifying the skin by absorbing excess oil and controls shine with a long-lasting mattifying effect. The universal

LYS BeautyTriple Fix Loose Talc Free Translucent Setting Powder

Size: 0.32 oz / 9.5 mL·ITEM: 2783355

Color: Sincere - pink

87 Reviews

$24.00

such an amazing powder!...I tend to never wear setting powder but this did such a good job!! most powders look cakey or patch up after a couple hours but this one looked so good all day!! ...This setting powder is SO good. Lately I’ve noticed a lot of “translucent” setting powders actually having either a tint or a shimmer to them.

What it is: A talc-free, microfine loose setting powder to smooth, blur, and set makeup with a natural matte, airbrushed finish while leaving skin hydrated and refreshed.


Finish: 
Matte


Formulation: 
Loose Powder


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Reduces appearance of pores and limits excess shine.

- Green Tea Extract: Antioxidant benefits that soothe and replenish skin.

- Sodium Hyaluronate: Retains skin moisture and visibly plumps the appearance of fine lines.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

$40.00

This pressed powder boasts a matte finish and comes in a charming, heart-shaped gold compact with a mirror. ...Adorable compact!...My fave thing about this product is the packaging! The metallic heart compact design is adorable and great for travel! The powder applies beautifully and isn't cakey!

What it is: A non-comedogenic, silky-smooth powder that sets, blots, and touches-up makeup—the lightweight formula blurs pores for a flawless soft-focus finish.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Pressed Powder

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and mineral oil. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This oil absorbing formula offers a light, smooth, cloud-like feel.

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“This foundation is sooo good for my normal to dry skin! 3W is a great match for my self tanned medium warm skin tone (Too Faced Light Beige/Nars Punjab/Armani 5.75 or 6.5) I’m 35 and find that some foundations are sinking into forehead lines and this one with a primer underneath (Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched or Elf Hydrogrip) doesn’t it sets to a natural powder finish but I still need to use a tiny bit of powder, just a dusting with a brush instead of my normal puff works best”
Luxury Powders
“With all that said, you get half the amount of product at double the price of other clean beauty powders out there that performs similarly so this is truly a luxury item”
Pink Powders
“When I first opened this I thought it was a blush lol. I’ve used pink setting powders before like the one from Becca but I’ve never used a pink finishing powder before”
Natural Powders
“This powder is absolutely amazing! There are many powders on the market but none like this”
Pressed Face Powder
“I’ve been struggling with loose setting powders and other pressed powders have been way too drying”
Top Powders
“If using a tinted finishing powder I would definitely build it up. However, if using translucent powder you can use this sparingly.  ”
White Makeup Powders
“I have used the Laura Mercier loose setting powder for many years. I love that the Rose shade blends well with my skin tone and does not leave a white powder residue like the original shade I used to use I would sometimes do”
Highlighter Compact Powder
“Dense brushes feel like they would break the powder up. It's a bit pricy but comparable to other highlighters”
Powder Brushes
“Super soft bristles that pick up powders well! I find with powder brushes it's a gamble, some don't work well, others are great”
Styling Powders
“Perfect for extending blow outs and curly styles, NOT sleek straight styles. Gives tons of volume and appearance of full, thick hair”