The Best Translucent Powders, According to The Pros

“I use this compact in #20 on light to medium skin tones, blotting where I need to on the skin. It cuts the shine without looking heavy in photos.” –Daniel Martin, celebrity makeup artist who works with Olivia Palermo and Kate Bosworth

“I love Koh Gen Do Pressed Powder in Jar, Radiant Finish. It sets the makeup beautifully without looking dry or powdery, and it gives skin a radiant glow that looks fresh and polished. The powder is sheer so it doesn’t disturb your makeup color or leaves skin looking cakey and dry.” –Nick Barose, celebrity makeup artist who works with Gugu Mbatha-Raw

“My go-to powder is Kevyn Aucoin’s Gossamer Loose Powder. The silkiness of the powder lies on skin like expensive lingerie, and never looks over-matte or caked up.” –Abraham Sprinkle, N.Y.C.-based hair and makeup artist

“This loose powder is super finely milled and soft but has a touch of light-reflecting pearl that looks so pretty on the face.” –Katie Jane Hughes, N.Y.C.-based makeup artist

“My favorite powder right now is Charlotte Tilbury's Flawless Finish Airbrush Pressed Powder. It's so finely milled and fills in any lines and imperfections while giving the skin a satin finish, which means that your skin still has a glow while keeping you from looking super shiny.”  -Allan Avendaño, celebrity makeup artist who works with Chrissy Teigen and Jenna Dewan Tatum

“My favorite pressed translucent Powder is the MAC Blot Powder. The powder itself seems like it was pressed harder so you won't pick up too much. It absorbs excess shine, but unlike foundation powders or loose mineral powders, it will never build up. It looks so natural that you can even use it all by itself if you want to cheat on #NoMakeupMonday.” –Andrew Sotomayor, N.Y.C.-based makeup artist