21 Best Setting Powders for Oily Skin, Tested and Reviewed for 2024

Behold: The crème de la crème of setting powders. Thanks to the finely milled powder, it feels and looks super lightweight, and leaves a smooth, blurred—and most importantly—matte finish on my skin without looking flat. The powder comes in three shades—translucent, honey, and translucent medium-deep—and legit locks my makeup in for the entire day all while keeping shine to a minimum.

• Shade(s): Three
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Matte

THE REVIEW: "This is such a gorgeous powder; it’s very blurring and mattifying," one reviewer notes. "I was skeptical of this for years because of the price, but once I bought it, I realized what the hype is about."

The perfect affordable setting powder for oily skin doesn't exi—oh, wait. Take one look on Amazon, and you'll immediately see that the Coty loose face powder is a fan favorite with almost 110,000 glowing reviews. Not only is it so cheap, but it has a sh*t ton of product, making it a total steal. The translucent powder reduces the appearance of oil and shine and keeps your makeup in place all day long. Drops mic, adds to cart.

• Shade(s): Five
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Velvet

THE REVIEW: "I have been a fan of this face powder for many years, and sincerely hope to keep buying it as long as I am on the planet!" writes one tester. "Coty makes the best face powder for the best coverage, shade selection, and long-lasting value."

Okay, Danessa Myricks has become one of my favorite beauty brands these past few years. The brand's products are created with the expertise and experience of a celeb-loved MUA (hi, Danessa Myricks) and made to stay lookin' fresh all day long and under flash photography. This means there will be no white cast, and the micro-fine texture will reduce shine for an extended period.

• Shade(s): Seven
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Matte

THE REVIEW: "I’ve tried many loose setting powders over the years, and this one made my jaw drop!" one reviewer notes. "It blurs your foundation leaving it looking like velvet, and it lasts all day!"

If you're on board the natural beauty train, consider checking out Beauty Bakerie—a natural makeup brand that values cruelty-free, all-inclusive cosmetics. Their Flour Setting Powder blurs pores—particularly so when applied with a puff, reviewers note—and leaves a matte finish that is super long-wearing.

• Shade(s): Six
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Matte

THE REVIEW: "Best powder for my oily skin!" one tester notes. "No caking, it blends beautifully with most skin tones, dark to light. You would not think by looking at it that it would be great on my medium-dark olive skin tone, but it is."

Are you someone who has hyper-sensitive skin? So does Alicia Scott, founder and CEO of Range Beauty, who struggled with eczema and acne and made it her mission to start a brand that caters to those with reactive skin. This translucent powder—available in four shades—gives you that buttery smooth look and feel sans the flakes, ash, and, well, oil.

• Shade(s): Four
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Satin matte

THE REVIEW: "The Smooth Out Translucent Powder is amazing," one review reads. "It did not irritate my sensitive eczema-prone skin and did not settle in my fine lines."

This setting powder is one of makeup artist Brandy Allen's favorites. It works to mattify the skin just enough to combat oil, but instead of leaving a heavy powder or flat finish, it includes very small light-reflecting particles that bring back your skin's natural highlights.

• Shade(s): One
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Natural

THE REVIEW: "I frequently try different powders and I mainly want them to make my makeup look flawless and help control oil," one reviewer notes. "This powder did all of that and more, it's basically magic in a jar."

Think of this setting powder like an oil blotting sheet. Throw this bb in your purse, and whenever you feel a little shiny, use the makeup puff to blot away the oil. Thanks to the super lightweight formula, the powder won't look cakey at all, allowing you to touch up where you are, as often as needed.

• Shade(s): One
• Formula: Pressed powder
• Finish: Matte
  

THE REVIEW: "Now I own a majority of Fenty Beauty, but I ordered this immediately when Rihanna blotted her face [with it] at the Super Bowl, obvi," one tester writes. "A few dabs of this on my T-zone, and I look refreshed," adds another.

If you're interested in softening the appearance of fine lines, pores, or wrinkles, all while mattifying your oily skin, try this setting powder from By Terry. Is it magic, you say? Nope, it's thanks to the superhero ingredient hyaluronic acid, which can help plump the look of fine lines and wrinkles. So while you keep your oil at bay, your skin will also look smooth as hell.

• Shade(s): One
• Formula: Loose Powder
• Finish: Matte
  

THE REVIEW: According to one tester, "it’s sheer, lightweight, lasts all day through humidity and wear, and looks amazing—all this without creasing, caking, or streaking."

IMO, this is one of the best drugstore powders for oily skin. For under 10 bucks, my pores appear smaller, and any oil on my face is basically nonexistent. The powder has great coverage and shade range, so it's made to be worn as a powder foundation. If I really want good coverage, I use a powder puff to apply it.

• Shade(s): 24
• Formula: Pressed powder
• Finish: Matte

THE REVIEW: "I am loving this Matte & Poreless Powder!" one reviewer notes. "I have oily-combination skin, and this powder keeps the shine down for several hours; plus it gives my skin a natural finish."

This fan-favorite loose powder by Givenchy works as both a classic setting powder (to "set" the makeup all day) and a finishing powder (to blur texture and pores) which results in smoother, more even-looking skin and makes your makeup last all day. Another plus? Because there are four different shades within this one powder—two for color-correcting and two for radiance—your skin will be left mattified yet won't look flat or dull.

• Shade(s): Six
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Matte

THE REVIEW: "Definitely a must-have for the people that struggle with their makeup staying on," one tester notes. "It evens out all of the texture under my eyes!"

If you told me that my go-to middle school setting powder would still be one of my faves, I wouldn't believe it. The Neutrogena formula absorbs extra oil and applies virtually invisible for smooth, matte skin. And let's be real—if it controlled my oil in the height of puberty, it's gotta be pretty impressive.

• Shade(s): One
• Formula: Pressed powder
• Finish: Matte

THE REVIEW: "I'm a 44-year-old black and white woman, and my skin color is light-medium brown," notes one tester. "My face is constantly oily...[no other powders] were right for me—they'd leave a slight white cast on my face, but this Neutrogena shine control is really awesome."

Say it with me: Sunscreen is non-negotiable. This Supergoop powder is a 100 percent mineral sunscreen formula with SPF 35 that protects your skin from the sun and mattifies any shine, all while being super convenient thanks to its on-the-go design. You'll have no excuse to not reapply your SPF throughout the day.

• Shade(s): Four
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Matte

THE REVIEW: "I love the convenience of this for SPF reapplications," one tester writes, adding, "it helps mattify my oily skin."

Need a setting powder you can keep on your vanity, or easily throw in your bag on the go? Enter: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder. This medium-coverage, oil-reducing setting powder is ultra-fine, so it won't feel heavy or look cake-y on your skin. But the best part? This powder contains pearlescent pigments, so it won't remove any definition or make your skin look dull in the process of mattifying it.

• Shade(s): Four
• Formula: Pressed powder
• Finish: Natural

THE REVIEW: "After one use, I was obsessed," one tester notes. "This makes your skin look flawless and airbrushed; any full glam I wear is set by this and my makeup stays on all day."

When Glossier launched its makeup powder, I just knew it had to be good. Wowder mattifies your shine sans a chalky film, or a cake-y texture, and it won't settle into fine lines. This ultra-fine finishing powder is best applied as the final step in your makeup routine with a big fluffy brush. Gently dust it all over the face, or areas where you are particularly prone to oil.

• Shade(s): Five
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Natural matte

THE REVIEW: "When I tell you this is hands down the best powder I have tried, I am not lying!" one reviewer writes. "It is lightweight and gives you the perfect matte finish without creasing or looking cake-y—it works wonders on oily skin!"

There are those of us who are so oily (hi, it me) that reapplying powder throughout the day is the norm. The worst part about that? Often, it can build up and leave your face looking cakey. But with Pat McGrath's Sublime Perfection Setting Powder, you don't have to worry about that. The powder is incredibly airy and lightweight, so it'll look natural on your face no matter how many times you touch your makeup up.

• Shade(s): Four
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Matte

THE REVIEW: "I am truly amazed at how this powder stayed put after a long day outside in the heat and humidity," one reviewer notes. "I have never seen a powder that did not break down and one that performs as well as this one."

Let's address the elephant in the room: This setting powder is expensive as f*ck. But the quality (almost?) justifies the price. Blended with the same seaweed extract synonymous with all La Mer products—and oils to add moisture back into your skin after mattifying it—this powder leaves your skin looking totally healthy and smooth. Basically, like a gd filter.

• Shade(s): One
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Natural

THE REVIEW: "This powder works very well," one tester writes. "It kept my face from being oily, even in the Texas heat; a little goes a long way and it goes not leave a white cast."

If you're looking for a vegan beauty product, stop right here, I gotchu. This bb feels like silk to the touch and gives your skin the most velvet-like appearance due to its finely milled consistency. Not only does it mattify your shine all day, but it also blends your makeup and blurs your skin for the smoothest finish ever, and less noticeable pores.

• Shade(s): Five
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Natural

THE REVIEW: "I’ve been looking for a good setting powder to control my shininess—especially my T-zone—and this one truly hit it out of the park!" one review reads. "Not only does it control my oily spots without dulling the pigment of my foundation, but it does so without highlighting any bumps or obvious texture of my skin."

I full-heartedly believe that baking your makeup is still one of the best ways to reduce shine and keep your makeup set all day long, and I'm willing to die on this hill. My go-to? This Huda powder which has been designed for baking. You can get a great color match because of the range of undertones, which will result in an ultra-brightening effect, especially under your eyes.

• Shade(s): Nine
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Matte

THE REVIEW: "This powder is amazing and by far the best I’ve used when it comes to setting my face and under eyes," one tester notes. "It gives me such a smooth and flawless base."

Hi, again, it's me back with another Fenty Beauty product—it's so good, I had to list it twice. As always, Fenty comes in clutch with its incredible shade range, and this powder is no exception. With eight shades, all with varying undertones, you can get that perfect color match. As for its mattifying capabilities? You're in good hands with this one as it blurs your pores and fine lines, smoothes out texture, and leaves your skin looking like it's a real-life filter.

• Shade(s): Eight
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Matte

THE REVIEW: "As someone with really oily skin—even in the wintertime—I love this powder," one reviewer writes. "It mattifies beautifully without making my skin look dry, flaky, or cake-y."

There's nothing worse than when my makeup settles into my pores, resulting in a more pronounced texture. This setting powder from One/Size beauty by Patrick Starrr blurs your skin and pores for the smoothest texture, sans a dull effect thanks to its soft matte finish.

• Shade(s): Two
• Formula: Loose powder
• Finish: Matte

THE REVIEW: According to one reviewer, "if you love a matte finish, with a pore blurring effect that looks like your wearing an Instagram filter, this powder is absolutely the way to go."