Innisfree setting powder

Innisfree Setting Powder is a lightweight, affordable loose setting powder that controls oil and shine for hours, leaving a natural matte finish but may leave a white cast on darker skin tones.

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Rankings by Sentiment Analysis

Reddit Rank

Total Upvotes

364

Editorial Summary: This powder is a matte miracle for oily skin—keeps shine away for hours and feels super light. But heads up, if you’ve got medium to deep skin, it might ghost you with a white cast. Also, it’s not magic; you’ll still need to blot sometimes. Worth the price though.

Pros

✓Effectively controls oil and keeps skin matte for hours
✓Reasonably priced and widely available online
✓Lightweight, soft finish that feels natural on skin
✓Works well alone or under makeup for a smooth look
✓Suitable for sensitive skin, minimal irritation reported

Cons

✗Leaves a visible white or grey cast on medium to deep skin tones
✗May appear cakey or too matte if not blended well
✗Does not completely prevent shine, requires touch-ups
✗Compact version less effective and shorter lasting
✗Can be drying, especially in winter or on dehydrated skin

Methodology: Analyzed 30 Reddit comments from multiple beauty-related subreddits including AsianBeauty, KoreanBeauty, and SkincareAddictionUK, dated from March 2014 to June 2025, synthesizing user experiences and common themes from over 100 quotes.

Asked by Redditors

Does this powder work well for oily skin?

Yes, it effectively controls oil and minimizes shine for several hours.

Will it leave a white cast on my skin?

It can leave a greyish or white cast on medium tan or deeper skin tones.

Is it suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

Generally yes, users with allergies to mint extract reported no issues.

How long does the matte effect last?

Typically 5 to 8 hours, but touch-ups may be needed throughout the day.

Is the compact version as good as the loose powder?

No, the compact version is less effective and lasts for a shorter time.

Reddit Reviews:

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First the pros: it actually stays matte!!! Without needing to reapply, my skin stayed matte for 8 hours & there was no break through shine. Price point is very reasonable too ($11).

u/OPSentiment: likely positive Upvotes: 157

Cons: While it does live up to the hype of staying matte all day, it unfortunately leaves a very pronounced grey/white cast if you are medium tan or deeper. I looked like I had powdered my face with corn starch, it was that pronounced. My base makeup no longer matched & looked a couple shades too light. But the real issue was the grey tinge it left. While it doesn’t have flashback, I looked ghostly in pictures.

u/OPSentiment: likely negative Upvotes: 157

innisfree no sebum powder is my holy grail

u/pxintedSentiment: likely positive Upvotes: 60

the innisfree no sebum moisture powder worked really well for me, but i’m looking for an alternative since it’s only 5g.

u/OPSentiment: likely positive Upvotes: 51

for face setting powders, i really like canmake's marshmallow finish compacts; i have the original MO(?) one as well as a lavender one. innisfree's loose no sebum powder is pretty great as well, but i realize i prefer pressed powders, so i want to check out their pact version next.

u/softhornsSentiment: likely positive Upvotes: 31

For pressed powder I like the about_tone blur pact and for loose, the innisfree no sebum powder.

u/lychee_bunnySentiment: likely positive Upvotes: 22

same same same; i Love this powder but hate that it looks like someone hit me with a bag of flour.

u/pocketRockitSentiment: likely negative Upvotes: 16

the innisfree no sebum mineral powder one doesn't last very long, at most 5 hours the matte on my face (i'm oily).

u/blacksugarfreckledSentiment: likely negative Upvotes: 12

I’m using Innisfree for touch-ups but just ran out of the tinted loose powder from RMS beauty, which I like to set makeup with.

u/hellomynekoSentiment: likely neutral Upvotes: 8

Tbh there is no powder that will prevent oil from shining through for the entire day, so unfortunately you will still need to touch up throughout the day. I’ve tried both the innisfree and Dasique. Innisfree is definitely better for oil control but if you have dehydrated skin it might be a bit drying. Dasique is alright but not outstanding, I still carry it around for touch ups tho.

u/Mediocre-Push-5324Sentiment: likely positive Upvotes: 8

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