The 4 Best Under-Eye Setting Powders in 2024
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There’s no need to face the world with dark rings under your eyes. We've picked out our favourites under-eye setting powders to keep you looking bright-eyed.
It's considered to be one of the best under-eye setting powders, and this product from MAKE UP FOR EVER is supremely versatile. Use it after you've applied makeup to set it and prevent it from slipping during the day. This loose powder can also be used to set skin primer before you apply your foundation or eyeshadow.
Makeup artists also love Ultra HD Loose Translucent Powder because the loose formulation is suitable to use under the eyes when heavy eyeshadow is applied. Any fallout can be quickly dusted away without leaving marks.
So, what’s the overall effect of MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Loose Translucent Powder? Think of it as a way to airbrush away fine lines, pores and other imperfections while still leaving a natural looking finish. This jar is small and hard-working enough to earn a place as an essential in your make-up bag.
This setting powder from RCMA can be used on top of your regular foundation, tinted moisturiser, or BB cream to create a smooth finish. Because it doesn't contain any pigments, RCMA No Colour Powder won't change the tone or shade of your cover-up over the course of the day. But the professional formula will help keep makeup from smudging and slipping. This loose powder is also ideal to use on darker skin because it won’t turn your complexion ashy or grey.
RCMA No Colour Powder is designed with versatility and convenience in mind. This product can be used with sponges, powder brushes, or whatever other applicators you prefer to use on your skin. The product can multitask in your makeup kit too. Want to tone down the shine of your lipstick for a more sophisticated, matte look? Dust it on your pout to instantly mattify your smile. Even better news: the formulation is milled superfine, so it won't clump or become cakey.
Barry M has pretty much thought of everything in the design of this under-eye powder. Apply it with a brush for light, translucent coverage that reduces the shadows under eyes. Or use a sponge for fuller coverage that'll mask blemishes and other imperfections, and set makeup in the notoriously slippy under-eye area. Ready Set Smooth Loose Finishing Powder can also be used on different areas of the face to smooth out the appearance of pores and deliver all-day shine-free skin. Finally, use the product as a ‘baking' product when you're applying eyeshadow.
Added to this versatility is the fact that Ready Set Smooth is suitable for all skin types, vegan, cruelty-free, and beautifully priced. It's got a lot going for it! The container comes with a sponge and mirror, so you can touch up your skin once you're out of the house too.
Talc is sometimes used as a base ingredient in finishing powders to set concealers and foundations. Although talc is an effective setting solution, it can be very dehydrating for the skin. Jurlique uses natural alternatives, Cornstarch and Rice Starch, for their ability to absorb oiliness from the skin without drying it out.
Jurlique Rose Silk Finishing Powder is also a perfect choice for dry skin types or mature skin. Glycerine and natural oils in the Rosa gallica Extract maintain moisture balance in the skin. Calendula Extract and Arnica soothe and calm inflammation.
Jurlique Rose Silk Finishing Powder has a range of applications. Use it as a toucher-upper to reduce shine or as an overall powder for an even, matte look. Simply apply a light dusting to the face and neck. Bonus? This product doesn’t contain any harmful or artificial additions such as fragrances, sulphates, parabens, or pesticides.
So, Let's Recap the 4 Best Under-Eye Setting Powders
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This article has been updated on 15/02 to replace discontinued products with our recent product recommendations. Hannah from our Customer Service team has helped to bring you our most recommended products and up-to-date information.
