Searching for a translucent setting powder without flashback? Some setting powders make your skin look flawless in daylight but can cause flashback in photos taken at night. This means that the camera will actually catch the particles applied to the skin and make it look as if you’ve dipped certain areas of your face in baking powder or even worse, cocaine!
A Comparison Of Our Best Picks
| Best Picks | Editor’s Notes | Rating |
| Laura Mercier Tranlucent | Top pick, trusted by makeup artists | A |
| Ben Nye Setting Powder | Affordable & Effective | A- |
| Coty Air Spun | Excellent Value | A- |
We’ve seen a flurry of celebs caught with flashback including Nicole Kidman, Rihanna and Miley Cyrus. You would think that top makeup artists would know how to prevent their clients from having a white cast for special events but alas….
Preventing flashback can be especially of concern if it’s your wedding or if you’re attending a special event at night and expecting to be photographed. Before we list the best setting powders without flashback here’s what to avoid.
Don’t use MUFE HD if you’re going to be getting your photo taken at night. This powder is gorgeous for film and perfect for outdoors/indoors lighting but it causes flashback in photos. You’ll also want to avoid any makeup, powders or products with sunscreen, specifically titanium and zinc oxide as these can leave a white cast on your face and flashback. Another ingredient to avoid is silica which is an ingredient in many powders and can cause flash back.
Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
Laura Mercier translucent is trusted with makeup artists and will not flashback white in photos. This is the powder to splurge one if you want flawless looking skin in photos.
Ben Nye Powders
Ben Nye Neutral Set is a translucent powder that won’t flash back. It’s reasonably priced and another makeup artist fave.
Coty AirSpun
Coty AirSpun has been around for a long time and despite it’s reasonable price it does not cause any flash back.
RCMA No Color Powder
RCMA No-Color powder is a setting powder that has no pigment and won’t change the color of your foundation. This is a brand that is popular with professional makeup artists and won’t cause flashback in photos.
Have you experience the dreaded flashback in photos? Let us know your thoughts a well as your favorite powders that don’t flash back.
