These are our 5 best setting powders for everyone with brown skin!

There’s almost nothing worse in the makeup world than catching a glimpse of yourself in a mirror and realizing that the flawless face you applied in the morning has shifted, melted, and overall looks like a toddler’s drawing by the end of the day. No matter if you’ve got oily, normal, or dry skin, placing extra products on your skin without carefully setting it in place is asking for disaster.

But so many setting powders are just not brown-girl-friendly. When the flash of a camera threatens to reveal all your secrets, you need a ride-or-die product that not only keeps your look together but will be loyal through all of your friends’ Snapchat stories. Through thick or thin, these five powders are yellow or brown-based and absolutely worth your time for their high quality and unflinching loyalty.

1. The (upgraded) cult classic

Laura Mercier’s Translucent Loose Setting Powder is a staple in the makeup community. It’s perfect for baking under your eyes or lightly dusting across your entire face, and it’s even better now that they released a medium/deep shade to fit even more skin colors.

2. The secret weapon of all the setting powders

You might have heard about Ben Nye’s Luxury Banana Powder after every magazine started featuring it when Kim K’s makeup artist swore by it. But there’s a reason even the top makeup artists turn to this affortable staple — it works.

3. The lowkey product you need

Sacha’s Buttercup Setting Powder is one of the brand’s most popular products for a reason. The black-owned brand is providing affordable products that are suited for women of color who are sick of products that don’t take into account the gorgeous shades they need. So if you want to support women of color and look poppin’ in your next Instagram selfie, look no further.

4. The sensitive type

Even the most sensitive of skin will love the Cover | FX Perfect Setting Powder. It comes in two shades — although they’re both translucent — to ensure that there’s no flashback or ashiness no matter your skin tone. The smooth, buttery formula is perfect for sensitive skin because it’s talc-free.

5. The drugstore alternative to expensive setting powders

If you’re new to the world of baking your face or don’t put on a full face of makeup very often, there’s no reason to splurge or worry about ordering online. Pop into your local drugstore or Ulta and pick up NYX Cosmetics Mineral “Set It & Don’t Fret It” Matte Finishing Powder. This last of our favorite setting powders comes in at under $10, comes in multiple shades and gets the job done. You’re set (literally)!

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