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9 Hydrating Face Powders That Never Look Cakey

Moisturize dry skin and manage excess oil at the same time

No brush? No problem. This handy powder has a built-in brush for touch-ups on the fly. The cruelty-free formula has minerals and vitamins, including rosemary and passion fruit oils and aloe vera leaf extract, to keep skin's moisture levels up. The transparent powder does not contain talc so it's suitable for sensitive skin.

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Koh Gen Do has long been a makeup artist favorite for film and the red carpet. In fact, it was created by Japanese actress Ai Saotome. Us non-famous folk can still benefit from the micro-fine loose powder. The cruelty-free product leaves out nasties like talc, parabens, sulfates, phthalates and petrochemicals. What it does have is hyaluronic acid to help skin maintain its moisture balance and bring out a flattering glow.

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The rose gold compact will catch buyers' eyes but they'll stay for the hydrating almond oil and rose wax formula. The nourishing ingredients help the velvety powder blend and stay in place from morning to night without looking chalky. Charlotte Tilbury says that the light-reflecting powder is like a micro-fine cashmere veil on skin, darlings.

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Interesting fact: Marc Jacobs' powder is inspired by the designer's love of coconut water. The product uses five(!) types of coconut (water, milk, alkanes, polysaccharides and fragrance) for a deeply nourishing formula. Coconut also gives it a subtle by-the-beach scent. The loose powder seemingly melts into skin for a healthy but not greasy look. Those who are prone to makeup bag messes will like the pot's mess-free interior, which dispenses product per application.

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BY HEATHER CICHOWSKI | JAN 7, 2019 | SHARES
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