Are all setting powders water proof? The answer is no. There's nothing worse than a product that doesn't live up to its name and sometimes, when we're looking for a setting powder that will stay put all day long, one that won't rub off or smudge, it can be hard to know where to start. On today's post, you will learn the difference between a regular setting powder and a water proof setting powder and also how to test your waterproof setting powders to know if they are actually water resistant.