Cloud Set Face Setting Powder - Sheer Translucent Matte Finish

In this review the Kosas Cloud Set Face Setting Powder is recommended for anyone seeking a natural matte finish without added coverage; it is particularly well suited to oil-prone skin and those who want a lightweight, blurring finish that does not alter foundation color. The biggest reason to buy is the powder's exceptionally soft, airy texture that behaves like a loose setting powder in a convenient pressed format, helping to control shine and smooth texture while feeling nearly weightless on skin.

Key Features

• Soft pressed formula: The powder has a pillowy, super soft texture that glides on smoothly and feels like nothing on the skin while providing a blurred effect.
• Shine control: Designed to sweep away excess oil and reduce shine without creating a flat, overly matte look.
• Natural finish: Delivers a diffused, translucent finish that minimizes the appearance of pores, lines, and uneven texture without changing makeup color.
• Long-wearing: Locks makeup in place to prevent caking, settling, or creasing over the day for a reliable finish.
• Skin-supporting actives: Formulated with skincare-minded ingredients to hydrate, help reduce fine lines appearance, and support detoxifying of pores.
• Clean formula: Free of talc, silicone, parabens, mineral oil, and fragrance; vegan and cruelty-free for conscious consumers.

Who It's For

The Cloud Set powder is ideal for people with combination to oily skin who want a lightweight, non-drying solution to manage shine and blur texture while keeping their makeup color true. It also suits anyone who prefers the finish of a loose setting powder but wants the convenience and cleanliness of a pressed format.

Less suitable for those seeking medium to full coverage or a powder that adds color correction; also avoid if you need a heavy-duty mattifying product for extremely oily skin during intense activity, since the finish aims to control shine without completely eliminating natural luminosity.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Airy, non-chalky texture that blurs pores and fine lines with a natural finish.
• Effective at reducing shine while preserving the original color of foundation and concealer.
• Pressed, no-mess format that mimics a loose powder finish and is travel friendly.
• Clean, vegan and cruelty-free formulation without talc or silicones.

Cons

• Some users report the pressed cake can be fragile and prone to shattering if handled roughly.
• Not intended to impart coverage, so it will not correct significant discoloration or replace foundation.

Specifications

Our Verdict

The Cloud Set Face Setting Powder is a smart pick for anyone who wants a lightweight, smoothing setting powder that controls shine without changing makeup color or feeling heavy. Given the clean formulation and natural, long-lasting finish, it represents good value for people prioritizing texture-blurring and a no-mess pressed format, with the caveat to handle the compact carefully to avoid breakage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this change my foundation shade?
No, the powder is designed to be sheer and translucent so it does not alter the color of foundation or concealer.

Is this powder suitable for dry skin?
It is formulated to hydrate and not feel drying, but those with very dry skin who want dewy radiance may prefer a hydrating finishing product instead.

Does it control oil all day?
It helps control shine and prolong wear for most users, but extremely oily skin in heavy heat may require touch-ups or additional mattifying products.