Why this product
Oily, shine-prone. Korea's $7 answer to oil control. Olive Young's all-time bestselling powder.
What it does: Mineral powder that controls oil and sets makeup for a matte finish.
Skin types: oily, combination, normal.
vs Laura Mercier: $7 vs $28. Delivers the same oil-controlling power as premium Western setting powders but with a lighter, more natural finish that won't look cakey.
Consistently rated Holy Grail across an estimated 506+ community discussions on r/AsianBeauty. Most common praise: this little powder is magic for oily skin - keeps me matte all day without looking powdery or fake.
Setting powder step
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Where in your routine
Why this step exists in K-beauty
Every Korean woman has this in her bag. Not an exaggeration — it outsells everything in its category at Olive Young. At $7, it's the cheapest flex in K-beauty.
How to use
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Western equivalent
Laura Mercier
Translucent Loose Setting Powder
$28
Delivers the same oil-controlling power as premium Western setting powders but with a lighter, more natural finish that won't look cakey.
The bottom line
Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Powder is a setting powder that costs $7 for 5g. The Western equivalent (Laura Mercier) runs $28 — you save 75%. Best for oily, combination, normal skin.