Collection Cosmetics Lasting Perfection Sheer Loose Powder, Lightweight Powder, 10g, Translucent Matte

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Setting powders set your makeup and add an almost extra layer of stay-proof action to it while translucent powders work to make the existing product look smoother and more blended, explains Scibelli. Setting powders are also a little more pigmented than translucent powders and often come in the same color as your skin tone, he says.

Application is when it gets super fun (and sometimes messy). “I find that the best way to apply a setting powder is with our velour powder puff as it allows you to further break down any powder texture so that when it is pressed into the makeup it becomes one with the skin instead of sitting on top of the foundation which can often happen when using a brush,” Emma shared.Neil Scibelli is a New York City–based celebrity makeup artist and beauty expert. He focuses largely on fashion, celebrity, and television as well as sharing his beauty education via contributions to various makeup outlets. If the mere mention of any kind of powder conjures images of chalky, dry skin for you, fear not. The latest translucent powders on the market are more advanced than ever, truly an important product in your complexion-enhancing arsenal. Manuel Espinoza is a makeup artist and a StyleSeat Pro based in Los Angeles with over a decade of experience in the industry. According to Emma Sykes, makeup trainer at Laura Mercier, you should also keep a “look out for skin loving ingredients like antioxidants, vitamin E and vitamin C,” all of which is featured in the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder. Emma also added that if a setting powder also includes amino acids, it's another big plus as they're “ideal for blurring and smoothing” results. How to apply setting powder

Look for a translucent powder that offers to help with what you’re looking to achieve, explains Neil Scibelli, makeup artist and beauty expert. “For example, the blurring, pore minimizing, oil reducing, etc.” The main thing, he further explains, is to understand your skin's concerns and the type of finish you’re looking to achieve.