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Best Setting Powders for Women of Color (No Flashback)
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Nora Emmanuel
If your powder ever made you look ashy or gave flashback in photos, I feel your pain. These are the setting powders that actually work on melanin-rich skin and keep my combo areas under control.
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SOFT BLUR POWDERS (EVERYDAY FAVORITES)
 
PRESSED POWDERS FOR TOUCH-UPS
 
OIL CONTROL (FOR MY SHINY GIRLIES)
 
UNDER-EYE FRIENDLY PICKS

SOFT BLUR POWDERS (EVERYDAY FAVORITES)

 
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When I want that soft filtered look, this is the one I grab. Especially good if your makeup tends to move during the day.
HUDA BEAUTY Easy Bake Blurring Loose Baking & Setting Powder
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For the price, this one really holds its own. I like it for quick everyday sets.
Fit Me® Loose Finishing Powder Face Makeup
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This one stays in rotation for a reason. It sets my T-zone without making my face look dry or dusty.
Translucent Loose Setting Powder
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PRESSED POWDERS FOR TOUCH-UPS

 
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This lives in my bag. Perfect when your T-zone starts getting shiny but you don’t want to pile on more makeup.
Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder
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This is one of those powders that just melts into the skin instead of sitting on top.
Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder
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A little bougie, yes… but it really does give that soft polished look.
Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder: 2 Medium
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OIL CONTROL (FOR MY SHINY GIRLIES)

 
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If your T-zone be doing the most by noon, this one helps keep things under control.
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
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This is what I reach for when I need my makeup to actually LAST.
Loose Setting Powder
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UNDER-EYE FRIENDLY PICKS

 
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Super finely milled, especially nice if your under-eye area creases easily.
Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Setting Powder
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If you don’t love a super matte under-eye, this gives more of a soft glow finish.
Halo Glow Loose Setting Powder
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