6 Foundation and Setting Powder Duos for a Flawless, Long-Lasting Finish

October 07, 2021
Alanna Martine Kilkeary
By: Alanna Martine Kilkeary | Makeup.com by L'Oréal
armani luminous silk foundation, luminous silk powder
While foundation, depending on its formula, has varying degrees of longevity, our absolute favorite way to ensure it lasts is by pairing it with a setting powder.  This allows your face makeup to not only last for hours with little touch-ups, it also helps avoid cracking, creasing or excess shine. To achieve this makeup finish every time, we’ve rounded up the best foundation and setting powder duos that are built to work together and keep you looking even-toned and flawless every time.
armani luminous silk powder and foundation
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Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation + Luminous Silk Glow Setting Powder

A glowing finish is made easy to achieve with this combination. The liquid foundation provides a silky, lightweight veil over the skin with buildable coverage, making it suitable for all skin types. Lock it in with the glowing setting powder for a dewy touch that won’t leave you looking greasy.
valentino foundation + powder
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Valentino Beauty Very Valentino 24 Hour Wear Liquid Foundation + Go Clutch Refillable Compact Powder

For a semi-matte foundation with SPF coverage and up to 24 hour wear, opt for this formula. It’s long-lasting, feels featherweight on the skin and comes in 37 shades. Apply the compact powder overtop for a silky finish.
ysl all hours foundation and powder
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YSL Beauty All Hours Full Coverage Foundation + All Hours Powder

If you love a full-coverage and matte finish, this combo is a must-try. The liquid foundation formula is oil-free, perfect for acne-prone skin and also contains SPF 20 for extra protection. Dust the All Hours powder on top for a lightweight but effective finish that will help keep excess oil and shine at bay.
nyx cant stop wont stop foundation and powder
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NYX Professional Makeup Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Full Coverage Foundation + Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Mattifying Powder

This fool-proof duo strikes the perfect balance between pigmented and comfortable. The liquid formula is non-comedogenic, suitable for all skin types and leaves behind a lightweight matte finish. Lock it all in with the matte powder for an unbelievably velvety-smooth finish.
urban decay foundation and powder
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Urban Decay Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation + Stay Naked The Fix Powder Foundation

For a weightless combination that you’ll rely on on the daily, opt for the Stay Naked pair. It has a second-skin finish that buffs out onto the complexion beautifully and won’t feel cakey or heavy throughout the day. Add a light veil of the powder foundation on top of problematic areas to keep everything in place.
charlotte tilbury airbrush foundation and powder
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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation + Airbrush Flawless Finish

A silky foundation combo, the Airbrush Flawless liquid and powder formulas will give you your smoothest skin yet. They work together to hide texture in all forms whether you’re looking to cover acne scars, active breakouts or indentations. 
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