Best Setting Powders in the UK

If you're in the market for luxurious products for your skin, you may really like the Lagure Translucent Powder that is claimed to be the best loose setting powder foundation for a radiant glow. It's really great for setting your face and fabulous for baking too. And even if you have very shiny skin, it'll give you a nice matte finish. Not at all sparkling!

The powder has very sheer coverage but can deftly set and accentuate your facial features with a soft glow. The secret of its amazing coverage is the finely-milled loose powder pigments in its composition which feature a speck of shimmer. As a result, the powder brings inner light to your face, making it radiant and healthy-looking. The product is safe for all skin types and tones since it has a translucent, silky texture that smoothly glides on the skin. For this reason, the Lagure powder can also act as a face powder foundation.

If you're new to setting your face, you'll like the fact that this highlighting powder comes with a step-by-step booklet full of tips and diagrams on flawless powder application. Plus, you'll get a luxurious sponge for even application and blending.

In case you aren't satisfied with the results, you can contact the company and ask for your money back. So, you have nothing to lose by trying this loose powder. It sets amazingly well and can be applied to either a foundationed or clean face.

What we have here is a very adaptable powder that can blend naturally into any skin tone. That's achieved owing to the multiple colours it's available in. To clarify, you can get not only transparent powder but also light and dark options suitable for just about any skin tone. The light powder will work best for light to medium tones, whereas the darker one will suit women with medium to dark skin tones. So, if you've already tried numerous "translucent" powders that looked grey and ashy on your face, this one may become a real life-changer for you.

We would like to point out that this powder is great not only for highlighting and setting. It also reduces redness and pores without accentuating fine lines and wrinkles. It melts like butter and doesn't cake up. And you'll experience no white cast or ashy look with cameras flashing. It deftly absorbs oil and minimises shiny areas which may potentially cause "flashback".

With that, the product is non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic and suitable for all skin types. It's very finely milled, so it fills in fine lines and pores incredibly well. And it lasts all day long without a need for touch-ups. Hence, we can conclude it's a good, long-lasting setting powder for any skin type and tone, from very light to really dark.

Laura Mercier is a world-famous makeup artist who has created numerous award-winning cosmetic products, and this setting powder is one of them. No wonder, this "best in beauty" powder is the go-to choice of other professionals - it goes on evenly, blends amazingly well into the skin, and reliably holds even the most dramatic make-up for a whole day.

That is to say, it can keep your make-up looking fresh for 12 hours without adding weight or texture. Even if you get caught by rain, your look won't be ruined, which is very impressive considering the fact that most other setting products would never hold up to that.

The Laura Mercier powder is completely colour-free, so it'll suit any skin tone and won't make you look pale. Also, it will neither settle into fine lines nor look cakey. That's mostly achieved owing to the ultra-light and fine-grained texture that can be safely put over primer/foundation/concealer without the risk of ruining all your hard work.

Even if you suffer from eczema and psoriasis, this powder will make your make-up look flawless without overdrying problem areas. It'll give your skin a nice, sheer, silky finish and reveal your inner radiance. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that this powder will make you look as if you've just stepped out from a beauty salon. It delivers a professional beautiful finish and holds make-up products all day long.

NYX produces pro-level makeup products that are accessible for all, and this Studio Finishing Powder is a bright example. For less than £9, you can get a bottle with a sheer shade that is universally flattering for all skin tones. And whereas the product is claimed to be suitable for all skin types as well, we found it particularly phenomenal for greasy skin. It absorbs most of the oil from the face, banishes shine, and smoothes over fine lines. Hence, unlike most other finish powders, you won't need to reapply it, ruining your contour.

This NYX highlighter sets foundation beautifully and definitely prolongs make-up without looking powdery. Its formula contains no irritating ingredients - only 100% pure mineral silica that easily adapts to any skin tone. The only thing to bear in mind is that silica is a light-reflective ingredient, so you shouldn't overdo it. Luckily, even a very light application makes your skin look radiant and luminous.

For convenient application, the jar has a sifter allowing for the perfect dosage. To specify, it has a thin plastic cap with holes so that you can tap some powder into the lid and use that perfect amount instead of dipping the brush into the main pot. Therefore, you'll never waste the powder, meaning it will definitely last you long. This is an ideal product for everyday use.

If you're in the market for a simple setting powder you can always carry with you, you should certainly consider the Love Barry M cosmetics. It's a decent powder that doesn't cost a fortune but can provide you with a flawless finish wherever you are.

Unlike many other powders available for sale, this one comes with a hinged cap and has a mirror in the lid that securely snaps closed when not in use. Also, it includes a little applicator puff for handbag convenience. The sponge feels very soft and has a handy hinge for on-the-go application.

When it comes to setting a makeup, the Love Barry M powder shows good results. It's perfectly translucent with no trace of the ghostly effect often left by talc. It's formulated with anti-shine, oil-absorbing ingredients, so you can be sure it won't leave flashback, white residue, or grease on your face. It works to mattify your skin and create a lightweight finish with a soft-focus effect.

Take note that the product is available in white and yellow options. The white powder is for all-over application, whereas the yellow is mainly for setting and brightening the under-eye area. Both options won't settle into fine lines or look cakey. And both also come in handy jars so that you can take them around with you in your make-up bag.