KATE Powder Guide: Face Powder Z, Pressed and Jelly Compared

KATE makes five face powders in Japan, from KATE (ケイト), the Kanebo Cosmetics makeup brand: Smooth Fit Pressed Powder, Face Powder Z (Oil Block), Face Powder Z in Glow or Semi-Matte, and Jelly Powder and Jelly Colour Powder from the Jellyfish in the Moonlight line. KATE also makes 3D Create Nuance Powder for highlighting and shading. Prices in Japan range from ¥1,320 to ¥2,310. This guide compares them all, with finish, format, colours and prices, based on KATE’s official pages.

What you’ll learn in this article:

• Every current KATE face powder at a glance, with finish, format and prices
• Which KATE powder to choose for oily skin, a matte finish or glow
• The colours of the new Jelly Powder and Jelly Colour Powder
• KATE’s highlight and shading powder
• How to get KATE powder from Japan

KATE Powder at a Glance

Face Powder Z (Oil Block) is KATE’s shine-control loose powder, Smooth Fit Pressed Powder its portable pressed powder, Face Powder Z its loose powder in a glow or semi-matte finish, Jelly Powder its glow-setting powder, and Jelly Colour Powder its tinted glow powder. The table below compares all of them.

From KATE’s official Japanese site and Kao’s official online shop, My Kao Mall (as of October 2026). Colour counts are for Japan; official KATE sites in other countries may list different products.

How to Choose a KATE Powder

Choose by the finish you want: Face Powder Z (Oil Block) for shine control, Face Powder Z Semi-Matte for a porcelain-like matte, Face Powder Z Glow or Jelly Powder for glow, and Smooth Fit Pressed Powder for touch-ups.

• Oily skin and shine: Face Powder Z (Oil Block), which KATE says absorbs excess sebum with a high oil-absorbing powder.
• A matte finish: Face Powder Z Semi-Matte, for what KATE describes as a porcelain-like semi-matte finish.
• A glowy finish: Face Powder Z Glow for a moist-looking glow, or Jelly Powder, which KATE says sets glow so it doesn’t turn shiny.
• Touch-ups on the go: Smooth Fit Pressed Powder, in KATE’s thinnest mirrored compact.
• A hint of colour: Jelly Colour Powder in a pink or blue gradient, or Smooth Fit Pressed Powder in Lavender.

For the foundation underneath, see our KATE foundation guide, which also covers Cover Shield Powder Foundation, and for primers, our KATE primer guide.

KATE Smooth Fit Pressed Powder

Japanese name	ケイト スムースフィットプレストパウダー
Price in Japan	¥1,760 (Translucent 5 g; Lavender 4.5 g)
Colours	2: Translucent, Lavender
Comes with	Mirror and puff

KATE Smooth Fit Pressed Powder (ケイト スムースフィットプレストパウダー), new in July 2026, is a pressed powder that KATE says turns silky in seconds, blurs pores and gives smooth, translucent skin it likens to “shiratama” rice dumplings. KATE says it absorbs excess sebum to stop shine and keep makeup in place all day, and its hyaluronic acid keeps skin from feeling dry or looking powdery. At 0.96 cm thick, KATE calls the mirrored compact its thinnest ever.

Translucent is a clear colour that adds natural translucency, and Lavender tones up with fine blue pearl.

KATE Face Powder Z

KATE Face Powder Z is KATE’s loose powder, sold as Face Powder Z (Oil Block) for shine control and as Face Powder Z in Glow or Semi-Matte finishes, all at ¥1,320 with a puff.

Face Powder Z (Oil Block)

Japanese name	ケイト フェイスパウダーZ（オイルブロック）
Price in Japan	¥1,320 (6 g)
Colour	1: clear
Comes with	Puff

KATE Face Powder Z (Oil Block) (ケイト フェイスパウダーZ（オイルブロック）) is a clear loose powder for shine control: KATE says its high oil-absorbing powder soaks up excess sebum to block shine, stickiness and makeup wear for a long time. It covers pores and uneven texture naturally, keeps skin silky without drying it out, stays silky even under a face mask, and its clear colour avoids a white cast.

Face Powder Z Glow and Semi-Matte

Japanese name	ケイト フェイスパウダーZ グロウ／セミマット
Price in Japan	¥1,320 (6 g)
Types	Glow, Semi-Matte
Comes with	Puff

KATE Face Powder Z (ケイト フェイスパウダーZ) is a loose powder that comes in two finishes: Glow for skin that looks moist and glowy, and Semi-Matte for what KATE describes as a porcelain-like semi-matte finish. Both contain a pore-covering powder and a sebum-absorbing powder (silica) that KATE says keep makeup from breaking down and skin silky, and both come with a soft puff that picks up powder well.

KATE Jelly Powder and Jelly Colour Powder

Japanese name	ケイト ジュレリープパウダー／ジュレリープカラーパウダー
Price in Japan	¥2,310 (Jelly Powder 8.5 g; Jelly Colour Powder 5.7 g); refills ¥1,760
Colours	Jelly Powder: 00, 01; Jelly Colour Powder: PK, BU
Comes with	Brush

KATE Jelly Powder (ケイト ジュレリープパウダー) and Jelly Colour Powder (ケイト ジュレリープカラーパウダー), from the Jellyfish in the Moonlight (月夜の海月) line, are KATE’s glow-setting pressed powders. KATE describes them as “jelly in powder” that sets glow in one sweep so skin doesn’t turn shiny. Jelly Powder uses a “clear glow jelly” with Moonlight Pearl (bismuth oxychloride) for a translucent glow, and Jelly Colour Powder uses a “silky jelly” with three interference pearls and multiple pigments for a soft, tone-up glow. Both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide and come with a curved brush; KATE says to sweep from the centre of the face outwards and along the cheekbones for more glow. They’re sold in some stores and online in Japan.

• Jelly Powder 00 (清波, Glow White) gives a clear, glowy finish, and 01 (月波, Glow Beige) a natural glow.
• Jelly Colour Powder PK (桜波) is a pink gradient for a subtle flush, and BU (風波) a blue gradient that boosts translucency.

From KATE’s official Japanese site and Kao’s official online shop (as of October 2026). Colour and type names are our renderings of the Japanese names.

KATE Highlight and Shading Powder: 3D Create Nuance Powder

KATE 3D Create Nuance Powder (ケイト 3Dクリエイトニュアンスパウダー, ¥1,540, 3.4 g) is a two-colour highlight and shading powder with a brush, which KATE says creates a brighter, more defined-looking face. It pairs a wet-look highlight with a moist, non-powdery feel and fine pearl, and a low-saturation, greyish shade that adds natural shadow. It comes in EX-1 (grey, for tone-up), EX-2 (purple, for translucency) and EX-3 (coral brown, for a natural flush).

Where to Buy KATE Powder

KATE powders are Japanese, and kachicollect is the simplest way to get them from Japan. Our catalog has no proxy fees, and duties are shown in your total before you pay, so nothing extra is charged on delivery. Orders ship worldwide with tracking and usually arrive in about 7 to 14 days.

If the product you want isn’t in our catalog, search Japanese stores or marketplaces for its Japanese name, for example ケイト フェイスパウダーZ オイルブロック, ケイト スムースフィットプレストパウダー or ケイト ジュレリープパウダー 01. Paste the product URL into kachishop to get an instant quote with duties included and no request fee. This works for refills and new colours too, as long as they are listed on a Japanese store or marketplace.

On marketplaces such as eBay, check the product name carefully, as Face Powder Z comes in several versions, so check the Japanese name and type. Proxy services that buy from Japanese stores on your behalf are another option, but the service fee they advertise is only the starting point, and various other charges are added on top by the time you check out. kachicollect’s purchase request does the same job with no proxy or request fees, and duties are shown before checkout.

Discover more from the brand in our KATE Tokyo guide.

FAQ

Which KATE powder is best for oily skin?

Face Powder Z (Oil Block), which KATE says absorbs excess sebum with a high oil-absorbing powder and blocks shine for a long time. KATE also says Smooth Fit Pressed Powder absorbs excess sebum to stop shine all day.

Is KATE Face Powder Z loose or pressed?

Loose. Face Powder Z (Oil Block), Glow and Semi-Matte are all loose powders that come with a puff. KATE’s pressed powders are Smooth Fit Pressed Powder, Jelly Powder and Jelly Colour Powder.

What is the difference between Face Powder Z and Face Powder Z (Oil Block)?

Face Powder Z (Oil Block) is a single clear powder focused on shine control, while Face Powder Z comes in Glow and Semi-Matte finishes. All three are ¥1,320 loose powders with a puff.

Does KATE make a translucent powder?

Yes. Smooth Fit Pressed Powder Translucent is a clear pressed powder, and Face Powder Z (Oil Block) is a clear loose powder that KATE says avoids a white cast.

Does KATE powder come with a puff or brush?

Smooth Fit Pressed Powder and Face Powder Z come with a puff, while Jelly Powder, Jelly Colour Powder and 3D Create Nuance Powder come with a brush.

Does KATE make a powder foundation?

Yes. Cover Shield Powder Foundation (ケイト カバーシールド パウダーファンデーション) is KATE’s pressed powder foundation, at ¥1,760 with SPF18 PA+++ in 6 shades. See our KATE foundation guide.

Does KATE powder come in refills?

Yes, Jelly Powder and Jelly Colour Powder have refills at ¥1,760 each in Japan.

Does KATE make a setting spray?

Yes. Make Top Coat is KATE’s 80 mL setting mist, sold at Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine in Japan. See our KATE setting spray guide.

Can I buy KATE powder outside Japan?

Yes. You can order KATE powders from Japan through kachicollect, from our catalog or with a purchase request, and they ship worldwide. Local availability depends on retailers in your country.

Conclusion: Which KATE Powder Is Right for You?

Choose Face Powder Z (Oil Block) for shine control, Face Powder Z Semi-Matte or Glow for the finish you want, Jelly Powder for glow that stays put, and Smooth Fit Pressed Powder for touch-ups. To complete your base, see our KATE foundation guide and KATE primer guide, and for eyes, our KATE eyeshadow guide.

Buying from kachicollect gets you KATE shipped directly from Japan, with no proxy fees and duties shown before you pay. If the product you want isn’t in our catalog, paste its URL from any Japanese store or marketplace for an instant quote with no request fee.