The Best Setting Powders

Welcome to the world of makeup where new trends pop up everyday. Latest on the gram is the pizza highlighter, and i tell you it looks delicious enough to eat. While we try to spring up new trends and decide on which ones to join in, here is a stapler one. The under-eye; oh yes, those limited edition one of a kind Chanel bags with sensuous lines that sometimes come in different colors. Now in order to mask them, short of applying glitter straight out of the bottle, the next best thing is concealer. But to prevent the cream of concealer from creasing and to make it last longer, we need a setting powder. Here are the top five i have sourced in no particular order


1. RCMA no-color powder - $12

While this has been around, it recently blew up and went out of stock on many retailers website after KathleenLights said it was the better than Donuts (not verbatim). I got my hands on one to try it of course. Verdict: It is really good. Here is what it does, long-lasting finely milled powder that prevents creasing of creams. The best part, it is actually colorless.

Where to buy - RCMA no-color Powder

2. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - $38

This is the high end alternative to the RCMA powder for my gals who have tons of cash to blow through. Send some my way pls. Anything Laura Mercier to me is perfection. I am on a journey to get my hands on everyone of her products. I digress. Back to the powder, beautiful simple easy-to use packaging that leaves you with a flawless finish look.
                                         
Where to buy - Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Powder

3. Sacha Buttercup Powder - $20

All skin-tones rejoice for the no chance of flashback powder is here for you. The beautiful banana undertone of the powder leaves a small chance for those flash pictures that you regret posing for when you see them the morning after. Finely milled powder, apply with a sponge for maximum impact.

Where to buy - Sacha Buttercup Powder

4. Ben Nye Banana Powder - $18

Remember when this broke the internet and sold out at almost every retailer, well it is still hard to find. The Banana powder that started it all. For the brightest highlight to complement that sharp contour. The banana powder is one of my favorites for its long lasting power. Ben Nye does have many colors of its luxury powder, so pick your poison.
                                  
Where to buy - Ben Nye Banana Powder

5. Coty Airspun Powder - $6
                                       
Last but definitely not least is my grandmother's favorite powder. I got this years ago when the MUFE HD powder was the rave. The promise of a blurring powder sold me on it, plus it was son sale for 75% off at CVS. Sweeet. It is worth every penny as it a smooth and powerful setting powder and if you have lighter skin, can be an all over powder. I must warn you, do not use the puff that comes in the tub, yes it is incredibly soft, but it is very messy.
                                               
Where to buy - Coty Airspun Powder