Korean Dictionary
How to say "Setting Powder" in Korean
“Setting Powder” in Korean is 세팅 파우더 (pronounced "Seting Paudeo").
세팅 파우더
Seting Paudeo
Usage & Context
Setting powder is used to set makeup in place and control oil. It gives a matte or natural finish to the skin.
Example Sentence
메이크업이 오래 지속되도록 세팅 파우더를 발라요.
Apply setting powder to make makeup last longer.
How to use 세팅 파우더 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Setting Powder” is 세팅 파우더, romanized as Seting Paudeo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
세팅 (seting) sounds like 'say-ting', with 'say' being short and 'ting' like in 'tingle'. 파우더 (paudeo) is like 'pa' in 'papa', 'oo' in 'moon', and 'duh' in 'butter'. Put it together: 'Se-ting pa-oo-duh'.
More Example Sentences
Someone explaining their makeup routine.
지성 피부라서 세팅 파우더를 꼭 써야 해요.
I have oily skin, so I definitely need to use setting powder.
A beauty expert giving tips.
메이크업 지속력을 높이려면 세팅 파우더가 필수죠.
Setting powder is essential to increase makeup longevity.
Discussing summer makeup tips.
여름엔 세팅 파우더로 유분기를 잡아주는 게 좋아요.
In summer, it's good to control oil with setting powder.
Cultural Context
Setting powder is crucial in Korean makeup, especially for achieving a long-lasting, smooth finish, often referred to as '도자기 피부' (dojagi pibu - porcelain skin) or for controlling oil in humid weather. While some prefer a dewy look, many still use powder to set foundation and concealer, particularly in the T-zone. K-beauty brands offer finely milled powders that don't cake, often with blurring or brightening effects.
Editorial note
We review entries like 세팅 파우더 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
세팅 파우더 바르다
To apply setting powder
메이크업 고정
Setting makeup
유분기 잡다
To control oil
Related Expressions
파우더
Paudeo
Powder
팩트
Paekteu
Compact powder
노세범 파우더
Nosebom paudeo
No-sebum powder (oil-controlling powder)
메이크업 픽서
Meikeueop pikseo
Makeup fixer (setting spray)
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