Best Setting Powders For Women Over 50
Let’s chat about one of my ride-or-die makeup must-haves—setting powder. If you want your makeup to stay put through a family get-together, Target run, and a grandkid’s ballgame (ha!), the right setting powder makes all the difference. Today, I’m sharing the Best Setting Powders for Women Over 50—products that blur, smooth, and set without caking into wrinkles or drying out your skin type. As the temperature rises and your makeup threatens to melt, you’ll thank me!
Setting powders are necessary to set your cream foundations or blush in place. Additionally, I always make sure to powder my nose to eliminate any shiny spots.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
I’m starting with the one I use. This one’s a holy grail for a reason. It sets makeup with a soft matte finish that lasts all day. It’s perfect for normal to oily skin, and it comes in four different shades, so finding one that’s right for you shouldn’t be hard. Laura Mercier gets rave reviews. It’s one of the best translucent powders out there, hands down. I also use the Secret Eye Brightening Setting Powder to set my concealer and foundation.
Dermablend Loose Setting Powder
This powder is serious business! It locks in your makeup for up to 16 hours without creasing, and it works well on light to tan skin tones. It’s great for oily skin, especially around the T-zone, and it won’t settle into fine lines. I love using this with a damp sponge to press it in under the eyes or around the nose—it gives a smooth, flawless finish every time!
e.l.f. Halo Glow Soft Focus Setting Powder
If you want that subtle lit-from-within glow without sparkle or shine, this one’s a total steal. It smooths pores and blurs beautifully while keeping things light and breathable. Works great over concealer and doesn’t dry out the skin. And for under $10? That’s what I call budget-friendly brilliance!
Aesthetica Translucent Setting Powder
There are lots of ways to apply setting powder. This one comes with a soft velour puff that makes baking under the eyes super easy. It gives a nice matte finish and is flash-photo friendly, which is great for weddings or events. I’d recommend this one if you like a more full-glam finish that still feels lightweight on the skin.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Loose Setting Powder
I mean, the name says it all! Infused with peptides, silk, collagen, and antioxidants, it also nourishes your skin while you wear it. I love this for under the eyes or on textured areas—it gives a soft-focus look that’s perfect for mature skin. You should know by now that I’m a huge fan of IT Cosmetics.
NYX HD Finishing Pressed Powder
This pressed powder is easy to toss in your purse and use on the go. It gives a light, natural finish without caking or settling into lines. I keep this one in my travel bag for T-zone touch-ups—especially during warmer months. It works well on all skin tones, too!
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Setting Powder – Ulta
Now this one’s got that makeup artist magic! It blurs imperfections, mattifies without looking dry, and leaves skin looking smooth but real. The texture is fine and light. If you’re looking for a powder that holds up in humidity or long days, this is a top pick! Plus, it comes in a ton of shades.
Benefit POREfessional Matte Blurring Powder – Ulta
Ulta has so many options. This one’s great for shine control and pore blurring. It’s longwearing, translucent, and leaves a natural matte finish. With ingredients like kaolin clay and Upsalite (fancy, I know!), it absorbs oil while still feeling silky. It has a ton of great reviews so buy with confidence.
bareMinerals Mineral Veil Setting Powder
The brand BareMinerals has been around for a while now, so I think it’s earned it’s good reputation. This talc-free powder is gentle on the skin so perfect for dry skin. I love that it’s vegan and clean—great for those of us who care about our ingredients. It’s beautiful as a finishing powder over any look, from everyday natural to full-on glam.
Alright, that wraps up my list of the Best Setting Powders for Women Over 50! Whether you’re tackling pores, setting your concealer, or going for that matte but not flat finish, these powders will help your makeup stay put without creasing or caking. Grab your fluffy brush or powder puff and let’s get to blurring! Let me know which one you try—and don’t forget: flawless starts with the right finish.
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🙂 I need powder in my T zone. I just can’t figure out the dewy look for myself. ugh
Those flowers look like Lily of The Valley. Love those tie waist wide leg pants!
😊 I’ve used loose powders before, but am currently using a pressed powder. Which do you prefer?
I find loose easier to use. The pressed powders I have seem to film over, probably from the oil of my skin.
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I love bare minerals…been using it for years. The Mineral Veil I my favorite ❤️.
Happy Easter Tania!
Love It products!
Your flowers are Lenton Roses!
🙂 I’m a little fearful of face powder but I think I do like the idea of a dab on the tip of the nose
😊 Great varieties!!
🙂l don’t wear a lot of makeup but love this article!
🙂 I haven’t used face powder for many years…afaid of it making me look older, you have me thinging of giving it another try!
🙂 I started using setting powder within the past year and do find it a necessity for long days. I’m 67 and I really like a brand called Becca. However, I think it may not be available anymore. I recently purchased a small size of Laura Mercier at Sephora and find it to be a good product also. At 67 I thought it would be too drying but was surprised that it really is not.
🙂 I stopped wearing powder years ago because it settled in lines and creases. Based on your recommendations, it may be time to try some of these new and improved versions. Thanks for the info!
😀 I may try Elf since I have not used setting powder before.
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I use Rx Tritinoin cream to remove brown sun spots from my face. It increases cell renewal and causes my skin to be very flaky. Powdery products look terrible on my face. Suggestions?
You could use a setting spray instead like this one from Mac.
I use tret. also and have used the bare minerals mineral veil original for years. I finish it up with a light spritz of the Jane Iredale Pommist spray. You can use the spray throughout the day if needed too.
🙂 I’ve never used setting powder but maybe I should give it a try.
🙂 Great recommendations and price points!
😊 easier than first post 🤣. I like Bare Minerals and Elf.
😀didn’t find it, & I like the younique setting powder
😃Great choices! I use Laura Mercier and love it!
I love the bare minerals translucent powder.
Found it 😉
Maybe I should try setting powder. 😊
🙂 found it. I love Bare Minerals. I’ve been using it for many years.
🙂 I use fenty and the laura mercier eye brightener
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Found it 🙂 Many choices!
🙂 Good choices.
I’ll have to get some setting powder to go along with my palazzo pants! If it can blur pores and keep my make-up fresh looking, I’m in!!!!
Found it 🙂
🙂 Did not know Dermablend had a setting powder.!
🙂 found it.
Good review of powders. I also like Laura Geller
🙂 Looks like lots of great choices-hard to choose a favorite.
😊 I have used the Bare Minerals mineral veil for years.
🙂 found it
Good reviews of these powders.
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🙂 I recently for the first time tried a setting powder, Laura Geller. I like it but wanted to try another brand. Thank you for the options!
Happy Easter!
😊 I haven’t used powder for while these are some good options.
☺️ I don’t really set under eyes because everything I’ve tried always creases. I’ll have to try these!
😀 i have e.l.f. it seems to work fine fir me.
😊I’ve used Bare Minerals for years. Love their products.
🙂 my go-to is Merle Norman, which is a great product.
I use powder all the time, skip the foundation. 🙂
😊I have never used setting powder. Seems like a game changer I should try.
😊 Laura Mercier is my go to!
😊 do these get cake in the summer?
I’ve never had any issues, but I have dry skin.
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elf products sre great for trying a new or different type of product withouy a major investment
😊 I’ve tried Bare Minerals before. Now I use Faerie Organics mineral foundation because of my sensitive skin. They make a good mineral powder too.
🙂 Interesting info. I don’t typically use a powder, but noticing my press a little more. Maybe it will help.
🙂 Happy Easter!
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😊 setting powders are a must if you live in humid south Texas!! Love the Bare Minerals – works well 😊
🙂 I hardly ever wear make-up any more, so I haven’t tried finishing powder.
I agree- as I’ve aged setting powder has become very important to me. I might try the IT selection- I’ve never tried translucent.
found it!
I’m really liking the ELF brand but I haven’t tried this setting powder yet.
🙂 Thank you! Happy blessed Easter weekend!
😊 bare minerals works great. Thank you for all of your ideas! I look forward to them every morning. Have a great weekend.
Thanks for the helpful hints. 🙂
I found it‼️‼️‼️💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
I’ve been using the Bare Minerals setting powder for years, but I like the idea of the Eye brightening setting powder. 🙂
Do you like it? Does it work well?
I like it. I’ve been using it for years.
Found it. Happy Easter
😀. I’ve never used setting powder but you’ve given me some great choices to try.
😊 Thank you for the suggestions!
😊Thank you for sharing all the options. Love all your posts!
found it
😊So many options, thanks!
🙂 Sometimes I cheat and use it as a very light foundation, just to get me out the door . . .
😊 nice choices
😀I like ELF but thanks for the other options
🙂 I like Laura Mercer
Found it🙂! I use the bare minerals mineral veil as a coverup for darkness in the inner corner of my eyes. Works great!
😊 I appreciate your opening comments on reflection today.
🙂 Love the IT bye bye pores!
😊 I have never used a setting powder, but I’m going to try one!
🙂 I love the IT setting powder.
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Nice options. Thank you for this post!
😊 I use the ELF
I really enjoy starting my day reading your great tips and stories! Keep sharing please! 🙂
Good morning, happy Easter! I love the Elf setting powder and ALL of their quality products, I’ve been using the Elf Poreless Face Primer it’s so soft on the skin.I even rub it onto the back of my hands and elbows. I did see the smiley face in your pretty photo 🥰
Sandra Winfield
🙂 I probably should use powder more frequently. Good reminder. Happy Easter everyone. God is good. 🙏
😊 I have used Bare Minerals for years and may be ready for a change. Thanks for other suggestions. Happy Easter.
😊I’m currently using the ELF but also like the It Cosmetics, too. My skin is dry so I’m on the hunt for a setting spray with no alcohol to try.
🙂 I use Laura Mercier Translucent and love it! Color Translucent, it is perfect for my very fair coloring.
Found it 🙂 I use a bronzer as a finishing powder, but I’m going to try some of these also.
😀ELF makes a good product usually.
😊 I wear powder foundation so i usually skip the finishing powder. I can’t find one that doesn’t settle into the vertical lines on my chin. These are some nice options. Do you know if any of these offer a trial size?
Lisa, you can sometimes find trial or travel sizes at Ulta.
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I loved all of the flowing pants. They look comfy and fashionable.
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Thanks for the helpful makeup tips.
Thanks for all the good advice. I read your blog every morning. Happy Easter