Best translucent face powder

[Suzyseis]

In my 40’s but still get shiny - I’m looking for an excellent quality translucent face powder. The best I have tried is HD Perfecting Powder by Chantecaille but it is soooo pricey and the pan broke before it was finished so am a bit reluctant to re- purchase. Any other recommendations?

[Suzyseis]

Anyone? Please?

[WrinklesShminkles]

Is it pressed or loose powder that you use? If pressed, Mac Blot is excellent. If loose, I like Fenty Beauty (in Lavender but they have a range of yellow based shades too). Both seem a bit dear but you get a lot/they last well.

[Gonegrey31]

Boots No 7 Airbrush away powder compact is excellent, often on 3 for 2. I really rate it, shade translucent.

[Ivgotasecretcanyoukeepit]

Laura Mercier is the best in my experience.

[cwtchesandprosecco]

I second Laura Mercier and Fenty Beauty (I use the shade butter)

[cwtchesandprosecco]

Oh, and I keep Charlotte Tilbury magic powder in my bag for touch ups.

[andadietcoke]

BeautyPie one powder wonder is very good - that's my handbag one, CT magic loose powder for when I do my makeup on the morning.

[Wolfcub]

Clarins pore et matique

[MabelMoo23]

I use By Terry. It’s superb

[WisestIsShe]

I like Bare Minerals mineral veil. You only need a very little and it looks great.

[Dinnertime22]

I have tried many over the years. Current best find is Bare Minerals. Lasts a 12 hour shift with only one touch up. The second is Mac.

[Lunaballoon]

Another LM fan here. The pressed translucent powder is excellent - completely invisible but matifies and gives a nice “finished” look.

[nitgel]

I've used no7 for years

[Zeldaaa]

I really like By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Pressed Powder

[Coffeepot72]

I have slightly oily skin and find loose powder works better. I always used Corn Silk powder, which was sadly discontinued, but find Clinique Loose powder to be a good alternative

[OchonAgusOchonO]

Another vote for Bare Minerals mineral veil.

[seensome]

Another vote for no7 airbrush compact, great budget buy and is very fine.
I also like aveda and Clinique

[Suzyseis]

Oh thanks for all the recommendations- will have a look on line but maybe hold off till I can try a few in store...

[ChickenDipper28]

Laura Mercier!

[BikeTyson]

By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Pressed Powder

This is my favourite, although I think the packaging feels really cheap for something so expensive. It’s great stuff though.

[Ponks]

A great budget loose powder is Revolution hydramat (think that's its name). More expensive but very good is Bye Bye Pores by IT Cosmetics.

[Judystilldreamsofhorses]

By Terry here too. It is very expensive, but one pot lasts me at least a year with daily use.

[Judystilldreamsofhorses]

(I use a loose version.)

[Craftycorvid]

A moment to mourn the passing of Corn Silk 😞

However, Kat Von D loose powder is very good and doesn’t change the colour of your base.