7 of the best translucent powders for banishing unwanted shine

Set it and forget it
For those of us prone to oily skin or anyone who’s experienced summer downunder, having a translucent setting powder in your makeup kit is a must.
Great for banishing unwanted shine, absorbing excess oil and adding a soft, blurring effect to the complexion, a quality translucent powder formula can mean the difference between long-lasting makeup and looking like a literal oil spill come lunchtime.
We don’t know about you but we’re always going to pick the former when it comes to our makeup.
We suggest you join our club of flawlessly finished base makeup and do yourself a favour – try these seven top-quality translucent powder picks. You can thank us later.







Now that you’ve got your hands on one of the best translucent powders on offer, it’s time to replenish your foundation stores. These are the best drugstore foundations that cost less than $40.
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