If you’re not using a translucent powder in your makeup routine, then you’re seriously missing out (especially if you have oily skin!) A setting powder is an absolute MUST for mattifying shine, smoothing pores and keeping your makeup in place. Some of the best ones can be pricey (this one is worth every penny), but if you’re on a budget, I’ve got you covered with this affordable setting powder. Meet the Covergirl Professional Loose Powder. It’s $6 bucks and yes, it actually works!
HOW TO USE SETTING POWDER:
STEP 1:
Dampen a beauty blender with some water (a damp beauty blender is best for locking your makeup in and works better than a brush or dry beauty blender!)
STEP 2:
Fully coat a beauty blender with the loose powder
STEP 3:
If you have normal to dry skin:
After applying foundation and concealer, set your makeup by pressing the loose powder on your under-eye and T-zone areas (forehead, nose & chin.)
If you have oily skin:
Use the loose powder to set your entire face (this will lock your foundation in for hours and keep your oily skin in check.)
TRY IT:
Using setting powder is great for keeping your makeup shine-free for hours. Do you guys use setting powder?
PS. Let me know your favorite under $10 makeup in the comments below!
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I like the old tried and true coty for my my t-zone! I’ve also really been enjoying the new maybelline fit me loose powders!!!
At this moment I love the laura mercier powder and it works great for my skin. When it finish I will definitely give it a try of this affordable one for sure. Thank you for sharing Sona ?
The Laura Mercier Translucent Powder is amazing! When you finish I’m excited to hear your review on this Covergirl powder, it works so well!
The good oldies are always great for a reason. I do like CG products, they are affordable and has various colours for all. ????
Great review on this product.
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Thank you sona ❤️
At the moment i am using maybelline fit me loose powder ( drugstore). I also use laura mercier
Wow, definitely trying this CG powder for my oily t-zone. I’m currently using RCMA no color powder. Thanks for the tip!
Amazing, excited for you to try this! Glad you loved this post babe, xx.
Going to buy it right now! I love your advices
Aww, you’re so sweet. Enjoy this babe and let me know how you like it. :)
I am trying this ASAP ??
Never tried the cover girl powder going to try it out
So excited to hear how you like this babe! Keep me posted, xx.
I’m going to have to try this powder. I have oily skin and don’t wear any powder. I never know what to buy. Favorite makeup product under $10 would have to be the rimmel retractable eyeliner. I always use the brown color :)
Your life will be changed after using powder! It is definitely a game changer. After you use it, let me know how you like it. :)
I was using the Laura Mercier but in an effort to save money I now use the Coty Airspun powder. I actually did a side by side wear test one day and there was no difference!
I love the RCMA powder because it doesn’t give me a flashback and sets my base beautifully.. I’m gonna give this a try.. hope it doesn’t give any flashback in the pictures..?
There’s nothing like affordable powders! I love setting powders because they stay on forever and even if you have oily skin they cover well.
Can’t wait to hear how you like this!
Really want to try this loose powder after reading your review. Setting powder is really important for my makeup routine!
I am excited for you to try this babe. Thanks for the love, xx.
I actually never used a translucent powder until Melissa Alatorre recommended the No7 powder. So far it’s great! For my dry skin I do exactly as you say above (under eyes & T-zone.) when I finish it though, I’ll definitely try the CG one.
I’ve been using Laura Mercier one for years but I do trust your recommendations so I’ll have to pick it up!
Thank you! I have been trying to find the answer for setting powder, so this really helps!
Ahh, I am so excited for you to try this! So glad that this helped you babe.
I use the Coty but with a brush, I’ll have to try it with a sponge, I love sponges for my foundation. I heard Banana powders were good, any comments on that?
Thanks so much Sona for the great find! A lot of people go for the airspun powder but honestly ive tried it and it gives me a ton of flash back! Thanks so much definitely trying this one thank you thank you!
I am new to makeup and just started to build up my collection. I ordered my Persona Identify palette today and would love such more affordable options Sona. Thank you for your suggestions. Helping a girl on budget ?
I used to use a sponge but now I use a duo fiber brush. I don’t wear makeup for long thats why I do it this way and I don’t like a heavy feeling either. I use it cosmetics for winter and the rest of the year the one and only laura mercier
I just love more affordable options. I actually have used It cosmetics , and Cody Airspun. So now I will try this. Cannot wait #24hourclub. Love how you have all these helpful posts
I have been using the Laura Mercier and few months ago I bought the La Mer loose powder, both look beautiful and do the job. However, I find myself using the La Mer one on special occasion only and Laura Mercier on a daily basis. I will definitely try the CG and see how that works with my combination skin. I’m always looking for affordable dupes that get the job done. Thank you Sona for your reviews and alerting us of affordable products…Have a great rest of your week.
Do share how your Matcha regimen has been for you – would love to hear what other recipes you have tried. <3
I use the rimmel one. I’ve never tried cover girl setting powder. Looks so nice. Can’t wait to add it to my collection. I hope it will work on my shinny skin.??
I’ve started using the Laura mercier powder and I do like it, however I find that if I use it under the eyes, it creates tons of creasing. Maybe it’s my 30-something skin ?, but it’s not a good look.
I have been waiting for this moment!!!! I use Laura mercier but it gets expensive and for those days that I’m just going out to brunch and coming home and washing my face… I have been wanting to have the option to have an affordable option. I need to go to the drug store and get this one ?
Can’t wait ??
As I am on a budget at the moment I want to thank you for the advice. At the moment I am using Rimmel setting powder and I love it. I hope in the future I get the chance to use the Laura Mercier!!! Thanks Sona ?
Sounds amazing. I’ve never used any setting powder. I’ve heard about “Laura Mercier” i.e superb but its too pricey. Finally here is the best of drugstore . Yay. (:
I use W7’s Banana Dreams and it’s my favourite!! Excellent post!
I have more mature skin and havent used powders for fear it will make me look more dry and aging but know so many people do and would like for my foundation to look better by the end if the day. I will give the CG option a try, especially sincebit it is so affordable! Thanks for the recommendation Sona!
I Already have a lot of setting powder right now but I definitely will try this one when I will finish the others !!! The l’oreal Gel liner !!!
I’ve never actually tried putting powder on with a beauty blender before. Crazy I know! ? But I’ve always been worried it would come out looking cakey. I’ll definitely need to give it a try. I’m using and elf eyebrow pencil that I’m liking right now and I will always try drugstore mascaras because they have been so great lately! And who doesn’t like to save some money?
I read this post a few days ago so I went to the drugstore and bought it. I am wearing it today and will try it out some more over the weekend. So far so good!!
PS
I will be attending a concert and will be taking tons of pics with flash, keeping my fingers crossed that there’s no flashback. I did take a selfie at home and it looked fine BUT… we shall see :D
Haven’t tried that yet but I’m excited! So far I’ve been using the laura mercie, cover fx translucent and charlotte tilburry.. I’ve wanted to use the lamer one but it’s waaayy over my budget lol. But I’ll try this affordable one :). Great post!
I should be doing my homework instead of finding all these helpful makeup tips!! Haha I tried the maybelline setting powder and honestly I dislike it! And I’m not trying to purchase something expensive until I’ve conquered my makeup skills! But now that I’m aware of this bad boy I’m going to try it! This may be silly but can you do a video on how to set powder? sorry I’m new to this whole world! Thanks again for the tips
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