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All skin types can benefit from a blurring powder, shares makeup artistDihan FC.
Source images:Allureeditors; Collage: Laneen Wells
A great blurring powder for me is one that melts into the skin.
When youre looking at the skin in real life, the skin looks like your skin but perfectly enhanced.
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So, which ones actually deliver?
Interim shopping director Deanna Pai applying Nars Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder
Trust us, your concealer will thank you.
That wont be the case here.
Dihan recommends this product because of the illuminating finish.
Pai before applying Nars Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder
It reflects light while keeping the skins natural glow and has a very lightweight app, she explains.
The applicator is so soft and forgiving and the color range is strong for different seasons.
Em Cosmetics sold me on Portrait Mode (clever name!
Pai after applying Nars Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder
Its mattifying yet lightweight formula will keep you feeling fresh as you move.
Seriously, its my holy grail, saysAllurecontributorDaisy Maldonado.
Its lightweight and great at keeping away the greasy feel amid extreme humidity without feeling heavy.
Senior director of audience development Lexi Herrick applying Make Up For Ever HD Skin Setting Powder
Microfine, finely milled talc to prevent creasing, and silica to diffuse light.
Another feature we love?
The specificcolor-correcting benefitsdepend on the shade you choose.
Herrick before applying Make Up For Ever HD Skin Setting Powder
It combinesvitamin Eand rice starch powder into a micronized powder and is available in nine shades.
Key ingredients:silica| Shades:8
How do blurring powders work?
Mica reflects light, giving the skin a soft-focus effect and minimizing imperfections.
Herrick after applying Make Up For Ever HD Skin Setting Powder
Together, these ingredients create a polished look by diffusing light and masking skin irregularities.
What is the difference between setting powders and blurring powders?
Its easy to conflate blurring powders andsetting powders, but there is a difference.
Commerce writer Jennifer Hussein applying Gucci Poudre de Beauté Mat Naturel Face Powder
Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?
Is it safe for readers who have sensitive skin or wear contact lenses?
Is it on the affordable side or more of a splurge?
Hussein before applying Gucci Poudre de Beauté Mat Naturel Face Powder
Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?
This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.
For more on what’s involved in our reporting, check out our completereviews process and methodology page.
Hussein after applying Gucci Poudre de Beauté Mat Naturel Face Powder
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Commerce editor Sarah Han applying Em Cosmetics Portrait Mode Setting Powder
Han before applying Em Cosmetics Portrait Mode Setting Powder
Han after applying Em Cosmetics Portrait Mode Setting Powder
Allurecontributor Daily Maldonado applying One/Size Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder
