Powder is the best product to use to set makeup and to soak up oil. The tricky part is to find the right one that won't get cakey or settle into fine lines and large pores. Enter these babies that blur and even out the skin's rough texture. Our list is a mix of new and tried-and-tested, so you can find one that will work for your complexion and budget.
Althea Petal Velvet Powder in Pink Lavender
A featherweight lavender-tinted loose powder that creates a silky soft finish and cancels out dullness. It also controls sebum production, so you're assured your skin will stay fresh and matte.
Price: P230
Where to get: Althea
Maybelline Fit Me Powder Foundation
This lightweight powder foundation will never get cakey. Plus, you'll love its fresh and matte finish that lasts for hours.
Price: P349
Where to get: Robinsons Department Store, Landmark Department Store, SM Beauty
Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Natural Lighting Powder
This lightly veils your face with complexion-enhancing coverage—your skin is still visible, but it looks dewy and smoother. Bonus: The powder formula contains hyaluronic acid and real silk powder that gives your skin a a velvety-smooth texture.
Price: P1,695
Where to get: Beauty Bar
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Silk HD Anti-Aging Micro-Powder
This finely-milled loose powder lends an airbrushed finish. And because of its super smooth texture, this won't settle on fine lines and pores.
Price: P1,730
Where to get: Sephora
Laura Mercier Candeglow Sheer Perfecting Powder
This pressed powder can be used as a sheer setting powder or as a subtle highlighter. It has micro-particles that act as a filter and blur out skin imperfections.
Price: P1,850
Where to get: Rustan's The Beauty Source
MAC Studio Perfect SPF 15/PA+ Foundation Radiance Complex
This compact powder gives a glowy skin-like finish while making sure your skin tone looks even.
Price: P2,400
Where to get: Power Plant Mall, Glorietta, SM Makati, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall
Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet Skin Blurring Foundation
This powder foundation diffuses the skin's textured appearance—may it be large pores or fine lines! It also provides a skin-but-better finish that can withstand sweat and water.
Price: P2,700
Where to get: Greenbelt 3, SM Megamall
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