LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Matte Maker Translucent Pressed Setting Powder — Oil-Control, Soft-Focus Matte Finish

Matte Maker Translucent Pressed Setting Powder is a finely milled, transparent finishing powder that controls shine and blurs imperfections for a long-lasting matte finish.

Laura Geller NEW YORK's Matte Maker is a lightweight pressed powder created to set makeup, reduce surface oil, and give skin a soft-focus appearance without adding color. Its universal translucent tint is formulated to work across skin tones, helping makeup stay in place while minimizing the look of pores, fine lines, and shine. The compact format makes it easy to reapply on the go, and the texture blends smoothly to avoid cakey buildup.

How does this powder control oil and keep makeup in place?

The Matte Maker uses oil-absorbing particles that mattify the skin surface to reduce midday shine. Applied after foundation or alone for light coverage, it provides a barrier that helps makeup resist slipping or transferring throughout the day. Because it’s finely milled, it sits thinly on the skin so it doesn’t look heavy or mask-like.

• Translucent formula absorbs excess oil for reduced shine
• Pressed texture is travel- and purse-friendly
• Helps makeup adhere longer by creating a dry, smooth surface
• Minimally visible on different skin tones due to universal tint

Will this powder make my pores and fine lines less noticeable?

The powder offers a soft-focus effect that visually blurs pores and fine lines without filling them with heavy pigments. Its light-reflecting, smoothing finish reduces contrast that highlights texture, giving skin a more even appearance in photos and in person. Regular touch-ups keep the softened look throughout the day.

• Fine milling diffuses light across textured areas
• Creates a subtle filter-like finish for camera-ready skin
• Doesn’t cake into lines when applied sparingly

How should I apply Matte Maker for best results?

For an all-over set, use a fluffy powder brush and sweep lightly across the T-zone or entire face after foundation and concealer. For targeted oil control or midday refreshes, press a small amount onto oily areas with a puff or sponge. Blend well to maintain a natural matte effect without overdrying the skin.

• Use a large brush for sheer, even application
• Use a puff for concentrated oil control or touch-ups
• Apply sparingly to avoid dulling luminous makeup finishes

Is this suitable for my skin type and tone?

Matte Maker is formulated as a translucent shade intended to suit a wide range of skin tones and types, especially those prone to oiliness. Its non-tinted finish minimizes color shift, so it won’t alter foundation shade significantly. People with dry skin can still use it sparingly on oily zones or lightly over hydrated skin to avoid over-mattifying.

• Translucent finish designed to be universally wearable
• Best for oily and combination skin; useful for targeted areas on dry skin
• Works with liquid, cream, and powder foundations

Who is this for: Matte Maker Translucent Pressed Setting Powder is ideal for anyone seeking oil control, a camera-ready blur, and a lightweight, travel-friendly setting product. It suits oily and combination skin types particularly well, and it’s also a handy touch-up option for those who want to reduce shine without changing their foundation shade.

Ingredients

Talc, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).