Setting Powders Are the Secret to Long-Lasting Makeup

 

Before you assume that setting powders aren’t for you, hear us out.

Setting powders can be your best friend or your worst enemy. But in the year of 2020, we like to think that a setting powder could be your most trusted ally.

Truth be told, they’re basically the undercover star of a flawless makeup look. They work to mattify and keep makeup locked into place, blurring out and smoothing imperfections so you look red carpet ready no matter what’s on your agenda (since red carpets aren't really a thing this year). And from the bright shine of your ring light on Zoom calls to wearing masks all day long, we could all use some

major staying powder.

There are dozens of top-notch products available now that work with a variety of skin tones and types.

There’s nothing worse than applying a full face of makeup that melts off your face midday or rubs off onto your mask (with incriminating and embarrassing evidence, might we add), and that’s where setting powders come into play.

But how does one use setting powder you might ask? Well if you choose a tinted formula, we recommend applying this immediately after your concealer and foundation routine. This will keep your base locked-in without smudges or splotches. If you opt for translucent powder like Laura Mercier’s, these are best applied after your entire makeup look is complete. Since there’s no color to the powder, it can be applied on top of your shadows, blushes, and bronzers without washing away their color, keeping your entire face intact no matter what the day may bring.

 

Setting powders are usually formulated with oil-absorbing ingredients and micro-fine minerals that act as a veil to smooth out imperfections and large pores. Depending on your skin type, you may want to opt for a hydrating formula if you tend to be drier or an oil-absorbing formula if you’re on the oily side. Either way, setting powders are basically the magical product your makeup routine has been missing.