If beauty devotees and makeup artists have taught us anything, it’s that a setting powder can make or break a look. Huda Kattan’s original Easy Bake Loose Powder became a sensation for its finely milled, blur-effect finish and oil-control powers, a product that lived up to its “airbrush filter in a jar” reputation on TikTok and Instagram. Now, Huda Beauty has translated that buzz into a portable, compact format with the Easy Bake Pressed Powder, promising the same matte, blurred finish
without the loose-powder fuss.
First Impressions: Sleek, Practical, Compact
Right out of the gate, the appeal of a pressed version is obvious: it slips into a handbag, has a mirror built in, and eliminates the risk of powder cloud explosions. Unlike loose formats that require
brushes or puffs pulled through a sifter, this compact format lets you pat and go. Perfect for midday touch-ups or minimal-tool makeup routines.
The formula itself feels lightweight and almost ethereal on application, smoothing skin without ever looking cakey or heavy, a consistent note in user feedback.
The Finish: Blur, Not Bake
Where most traditional baking powders go heavy on setting, Huda Beauty’s pressed compact leans into a soft matte blur. It controls shine effectively and gives makeup a refined, “second-skin”, airbrushed quality lifting texture in a way that doesn’t flatten dimension.
Users praise how it minimises shine without looking chalky, softens makeup for a put-together look, even hours later, and how easy it is to touch up on the go.
Unlike its loose counterpart, which had a stronger “baking” vibe and even an optional rosy tint in shades like Cherry Blossom, the pressed version stays more neutral and matte, making it versatile across skin types without the flashback or heavy glow.
If you love intense baking for sculpted contours or extreme longevity, this pressed version delivers more refinement than reinforcement. In that sense, it sometimes feels more like a finishing powder than a full baking tool, but that’s also what makes it gentle and wearable for daily life.
The Verdict: A Modern Must-Have
In a beauty landscape where nuance often outweighs noise, the Huda Beauty Easy Bake Pressed
Compact sits comfortably as a modern essential, bridging the desire for filtered perfection and real world practicality. It isn’t revolutionary in concept (pressed powders aren’t new), but it is refreshingly effortless: easy to use, flattering on most skin types, and reliable enough to become a staple in any makeup kit.
If you’re someone who loves the Easy Bake ethos but wants something fuss-free and purse-friendly, this compact makes a compelling case for itself.
Words by Fabiana Gutierrez
