This powder is the holy grail amongst many Koreans, thanks to its amazing sebum-absorbing properties. Use it to set your makeup, or to touch up throughout the day. Pro tip: You can even use it on the roots of your hair to keep your see-through bangs looking wispy.

Buff this onto bare skin for a blurred, sheer finish (it’s available in three shades), or use it over makeup to set it. While mattifying, this powder does not dry out your skin.

When it comes to makeup base products, we’re pretty sure that Fenty Beauty has it completely covered. This superfine, weightless powder is available in eight shades. It blurs imperfections and has zero flash back even when you take photographs with flash so there is no dreaded white face.

Some people avoid mattifying powders for fear of caking up their makeup and emphasising their dry skin. However, the By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Powder is formulated with microionised hyaluronic acid which moisturises, while silica microbeads hide imperfections and regulate sebum without drying skin out. Perfect for those with more mature skin.

Like other products from Too Faced’s peach-themed collection, this powder is scented with a refreshing peach and fig fragrance. Housed in a pretty pink and gold case, the powder also creates a silky-smooth finish and helps reduce shine throughout the day,

Many beauty gurus recommend this powder, and for good reason. It’s very finely milled and mattifies the complexion without clogging the pores or feeling heavy on the skin. Sometimes, simple is best.

This powder was developed in collaboration with plastic surgeons, and is infused with collagen to smooth lines, vitamin K to reduce discolouration, and pure silk to blur the appearance of pores. It also contains vitamin A, C, and E to fight off the effects of free radicals. But most importantly, it’s great at absorbing shine throughout the day.

Besides keeping shine and oil under control, this setting powder also fights the effects of pollution, thanks to its antioxidant content. It’ll leave your skin looking air-brushed and never chalky. The affordable price is a huge plus, too.