11 High-Quality Face Powders For Darker Skin Tones

POPSUGAR editors love this cult-favorite Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($40). It's got over 9,000 positive reviews, and for good reason. It's truly translucent, with a matte finish that's essential for summer days.

Powder can sometimes feel heavy and cakey on the skin, and that's a serious hindrance in the summer. This Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Perfection Setting Powder ($39) is lightweight and buildable. You won't want to apply makeup without it.

Powder generally tends to give off the impression of cakey makeup, and it feels at times like the antithesis of a natural look. Well, with the Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Soft Radiance Setting Powder ($22), that doesn't have to be the case. This powder gives off light coverage, making skin look like skin, only a bit more set. It blurs, smooths, and controls shine, all while helping you still look like yourself, and it's a winner in our book.

So many customers can't stop talking about this Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Setting Powder ($34). It's cruelty-free and feels like silk on the skin. Plus, it'll stay all day long. Consider this a summertime essential.

Keep yourself looking matte and gorgeous with this NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Setting Powder ($12). It keeps skin from looking oily or cakey, especially in the hot summer months. Plus, it's under $15, which we love.

This luxe Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder ($46) really is translucent. This powder can also be used on dry skin types, so if you need to set your makeup, this is a good product to trust. Plus, reviewers note that it doesn't leave a whitecast, which is always a good thing.

This Mented Cosmetics Skin Silk Loose Setting Powder ($25) is so versatile. It provides a natural finish, so your skin won't look overly matte or shiny. Plus, it's cruelty free!

The One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder ($30) is like a filter for your skin. Customers love the flawless airbrushed look it gives off, and even note that it provides minimal transfer when wearing a mask. Plus, it's a great powder to use for baking.

You don't have to spend a fortune on quality makeup. 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.

If you're always on the go, a pressed powder is a great option to have in your makeup bag. 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.

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. Plus, it has SPF 15, so you're getting some sun protection as well. This is a dream product for the multitasking minimalist, and it comes in 30 shades.