For a flawless finish that will last all day, you can’t beat a quality setting powder to hold foundation in place and reduce shine. Here are five of our favourite setting powders to suit your needs, from Laura Mercier’s to the latest release from Gucci Beauty. 

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

This setting powder has micro-refined silica and light-reflecting particles to blur pores, fine lines and wrinkles without that cake-y feeling. It’s weightless on the skin and gives an effortless, natural finish. 

Laura Mercier Translucent loose setting powder; HK$290.00,
shop now at selfridges.com

Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder

This loose powder has a light and silky texture, which can be blended seamlessly into the skin leaving it matte with a hint of sheen, for a luminous finish that controls shine throughout the day.

Huda Beauty Easy bake loose powder; HK$260.00,
shop now at selfridges.com

Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Perfection Setting Powder

Highly acclaimed by beauty bloggers, this silky-soft powder is weightless and brilliantly buildable.

Pat McGrath Labs Sublime perfection setting powder; HK$360,
shop now at selfridges.com

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Loose Powder

Created for the latest high-definition technologies of the film and TV industry, this gives a flawless effect even in front of an HD camera. Spherical micro particles of silica give skin an instant, naturally-glowing complexion, with a velvety effect. 

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD loose powder; HK$315,
shop now at sephora.hk

Gucci Beauty Poudre de Beauté Powder

Beautifully packaged, this product contains finely-milled powder that’s soft, lightweight and will glide onto your skin to leave a satin feel and a matte finish. It’s formulated with peony-shaped micro pearls that’ll gently diffuse the light across your contours.

Gucci Beauty Poudre de beauté powder; HK$540, shop now at net-a-porter.com