Confused about the difference between setting powder and finishing powder? That’s completely understandable. At a glance, the two products look virtually the same (they either come in a loose powder ...

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Key Takeaways Setting sprays and powders can both boost the staying power of your makeup look, but their finishes and ideal ...

If you've ever spent time crafting the perfect makeup look, you know how important it is to lock everything in. While setting sprays are often the go-to for keeping makeup radiant and budge-proof, ...

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At the end of the day, you want the makeup you carefully applied to still be there, and setting powder is the key to making sure your look stays put. It absorbs oil but repels water (see how we tested ...

I don’t consider myself a huge makeup person, but as a beauty editor, I somehow own an embarrassing amount of it. Of all the products that land on my desk, the one I can’t seem to stop collecting is ...

No makeup look is complete without a dusting of setting powder. Sure, you can easily drop $30+ on prestige favorites, but there are plenty of drugstore setting powders out there that are just as good.

Full disclosure: As the owner of a shiny T-zone by the end of the day (okay, by lunch) I can attest that it makes a difference to actually set my face makeup. When I say “set,” I’m referring to the ...

A good setting powder is an integral final step to ensuring your painstakingly applied makeup lasts longer than a few hours. A setting powder absorbs excess oil and helps lock in your base products, ...