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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Rebecca Fearn

Setting powders are crucial to long-wearing make-up – these six prove they don't have to be expensive

The best affordable setting powders prove that ensuring your make-up stays in place all day needn't cost the earth - this picture shows a model having powder applied to her face.

Setting powders have ample benefits – from setting make-up to banishing shine – but given many of the best-known ones are by luxury brands, it'd be easy to think this is a cosmetics category that's rather pricey. I'm here to tell you that while there are some incredible higher-end options (from the likes of Chanel, Hourglass and Laura Mercier), you can also secure a great anti-shine powder for less. Whether you want a pressed or loose formula, here are six that will do the job without breaking the bank.

What's the difference between loose and pressed powders?

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