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What type of foundation you use is a very personal decision, and the debate over which is better—powder vs. liquid foundation—is a longstanding one. Fans of powder foundation love that it’s travel-friendly, speedy to apply and feather-light in feel, which are all valuable qualities. That’s why we’re taking this opportunity to shine the spotlight on the best powder foundations by discussing:
Most powder foundations work well for a variety of skin types. Conventional wisdom used to dictate powder foundation doesn’t suit mature skin because it can tend to be drying or settle into wrinkles and fine lines.
However, today’s innovative powder foundations feature formulas with moisturizing ingredients that defy past stereotypes. If you have oily skin, the best powder foundation might be a formula with oil-absorbing properties that can help keep shine in check throughout the day.
Your search for the best powder foundation for you also depends on what intensity of coverage (sheer to full) and type of finish (natural, satin, semi-matte, matte) you prefer. Whether loose powder or pressed, there’s a formula out there for everyone.
Are you looking to give powder foundation a try? Here are seven of our favorite dermatologist-recommended powder foundations that suit a variety of skin types.
Good for: All skin types, especially mature skin because it doesn’t settle into fine lines.
Finish: Semi-matte
Coverage level: Sheer to full
Why we love it: This pressed powder foundation contains pine bark extract to help promote even skin tone, pomegranate extract for natural antioxidant protection and algae extract to nourish all skin types.
It’s also a favorite of LovelySkin Vice President Nancy Schlessinger. “This powder foundation is one of my makeup staples,” she says. “I love the lightweight feel it has on my skin, and the coverage is buildable depending on what I need any given day.”
Good for: All skin types, especially oily and acne-prone skin because it’s non-comedogenic and controls shine.
Finish: Natural matte
Coverage level: Full
Why we love it: Longevity is the name of the game here. This pressed powder foundation is sweat- and transfer-resistant, absorbing oil and controlling shine for 24 hours. This allows for impeccable, long-lasting wear.
For combination or oily skin, you can apply it dry using a foundation brush. For dry skin types, we suggest using a damp sponge to achieve a creamier texture while applying.
Good for: All skin types, especially those with rosacea or psoriasis, as this formula has earned a seal of acceptance from the National Rosacea Society and a seal of approval from the National Psoriasis Foundation.
Finish: Natural
Coverage: Light to medium
Why we love it: This innovative pressed powder foundation features marbled pigments that adjust to match your skin tone. It helps brighten sallow skin and provides sheer, light coverage that you can layer to achieve medium coverage if needed.
Good for: All skin types, especially sensitive or post-procedure skin, thanks to its soothing ingredients.
Finish: Semi-matte
Coverage: Sheer to full
Why we love it: With a weightless feel and a gentle formula, what’s not to love about this pressed powder foundation? Glo Skin Beauty created this foundation to work well for all skin types, including the most sensitive as well as sunburned or post-procedure skin.
With a finely milled formula that builds from sheer coverage all the way up full coverage, it also wins points for versatility.
Good for: Normal, dry, oily or combination skin types
Finish: Satin
Coverage: Sheer to full
Why we love it: This mineral-based loose powder foundation is easy to blend and blurs minor imperfections or conceals skin issues such as melasma, rosacea and acne scars with buildable coverage. With only five ingredients, it has a minimalist formula that includes mica to give skin a subtle satin sheen.
Good for: All skin types, especially dry skin
Finish: Natural
Coverage: Medium to full
Why we love it: Nourishing vitamin E and carrot seed oil and hydrating glycerin ensure you’ll achieve a smooth finish with this pressed powder foundation, even for dry skin. It also offers up to eighty minutes of water resistance.
Good for: All skin types
Finish: Natural to matte
Coverage: Sheer to full
Why we love it: This pressed powder foundation ranks high on our list when it comes to versatility because you can customize your coverage by changing up the application method. You can apply it dry for a matte finish and sheer to medium coverage, or you can apply it wet for a natural finish and medium to full coverage.
Are you curious about CC creams but aren’t sure if they’re a good fit for your needs? You can learn more about the differences between foundation and CC cream on the LovelySkin Blog.
Aaron serves as Editor at LovelySkin. Since graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2016 with degrees in Creative Writing and English, he has immersed himself in the beauty industry. When he’s not writing about the latest beauty trends, he spends time cuddling his dogs, scouring antique stores, playing tennis and hiking.
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