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The Best Powders For Dark Skin Tones

11 of the Best Face Powders For Darker Skin Tones

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If you're a makeup-lover, you know the importance of powder — you don't need me to tell you. I remember when I discovered that I could use powder and my makeup would stay on longer; it felt like my whole world opened up. If you've got a darker skin tone, sometimes it can be tough to find a great powder. Is the translucent powder really translucent, or does it leave a white cast? Well, I found 11 great powders that look beautiful on deeper skin tones.

Whether you want a fully matte look or a bit more of a glow, you'll love using these pretty products. Plus, some of them even have SPF, which is amazing. Keep reading to shop my selects.

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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

POPSUGAR editors love this cult-favourite Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($39).

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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
$39
from sephora.com
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Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Perfection Setting Powder

This Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Perfection Setting Powder ($38) is lightweight and buildable; you won't want to apply makeup without it.

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Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Perfection Setting Powder
$38
from sephora.com
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bareMinerals Mineral Veil Talc Free Setting Powder

This bareMinerals Mineral Veil Talc Free Setting Powder ($27) is also a crowd pleaser and comes in a bunch of different shades.

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bareMinerals Mineral Veil Talc Free Setting Powder
$27
from sephora.com
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Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Setting Powder

So many customers can't stop talking about this Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Setting Powder ($32).

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Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Setting Powder
$32
from sephora.com
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NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Setting Powder

Keep yourself looking matte and gorgeous with this NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Setting Powder ($12).

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NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Setting Powder
$12
from ulta.com
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Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder

This luxe Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder ($46) really is translucent, and it works on so many skin types.

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Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder
$46
from sephora.com
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Mented Cosmetics Skin Silk Loose Setting Powder

This Mented Cosmetics Skin Silk Loose Setting Powder ($25) is so versatile.

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Mented Cosmetics Skin Silk Loose Setting Powder
$25
from mentedcosmetics.com
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One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder

The One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder ($30) is like a filter for your skin.

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One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder
$30
from sephora.com
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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Pressed Powder

The Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Pressed Powder ($9) is a classic for a reason. So many people love how easily it glides on and how affordable it is.

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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Pressed Powder
$9
from target.com
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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder

This Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder ($45) does what it promises. If you like a pressed powder, you've got to give this a try.

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder
$45
from sephora.com
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bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15

If you're all about multitasking, you can always use this bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15 ($32) as both a foundation and a setting powder.

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bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15
$32
from sephora.com
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