mattifying powder instead of foundation

[cheryash]

Hi, I  would love to find some sort of mattifying kind of powder for days I am not interested in wearing foundation. Basically, I am just looking for a mostly translucent (don't mind if there's a bit of color) powder that will take away the shine, but I don't want to wear foundation every day. Is that what setting powders are or is that meant to do something different? Maybe I'm thinking of old fashioned compacts? Thank you.

[ohnoyelyah]

hi! I don't wear foundation either, but for skin i only use concealer and the Urban Decay De-Slick Mattifying Powder for my oily places. it's amazing!!! my skin looks literally airbrushed after i put it on!!! 10/10

[Jaynechristina]

I'd look into Rms "un powder" 

or a powder by Jane iredale, maybe "purematte"  

[Anonymous]

I use Essence's matte powder. it's white in a compact. it works really well and it's only $3! I heard it's a dupe for Makeup Forever's powder but I haven't used that yet. if I want more coverage, I use airspun powders!

[curlieq]

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cheryash wrote:

Hi, I  would love to find some sort of mattifying kind of powder for days I am not interested in wearing foundation. Basically, I am just looking for a mostly translucent (don't mind if there's a bit of color) powder that will take away the shine, but I don't want to wear foundation every day. Is that what setting powders are or is that meant to do something different? Maybe I'm thinking of old fashioned compacts? Thank you.

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@cheryash, i'm a HUGE fan of tarte's smooth operator amazonian clay tinted pressed finishing powder (the product, not the extremely long name, yikes). i don't wear foundation ever, and this is perfect for keeping my skin matte with just a hint of coverage/color. it seriously lasts all day, even though a sweaty workout. it's a compact and works well with multiple brushes - i start with a kabuki and then finish with a powder brush as a final sweep after everything else is on.