Whether you are fed up of blending liquid, or you’re in a rush, there’s a lot to be said for powder foundations! I’ve been searching for the best ones, and here are my top ten!
1. Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF15
Price: $28 at sephora.com
This powder foundation provides a flawless base for make up, and even protects skin against the sun! The matte finish is divine, and it goes on easily and smoothly to provide you with a very smooth, poreless face. And, its completely free of harsh chemicals and preservatives, so if you have sensitive skin this is the perfect powder for you!
2. Make Up For Ever Duo Mat
Price: $32 at sephora.com
This is a real rival for liquid foundation! It lasts all day, and is oil free, so it won’t make your skin greasy. It goes on thick enough to cover blemishes and give an even skintone, but doesn’t suffocate the skin. Dreamy!
3. Philosophy The Supernatural Airbrushed Canvas SPF15
Price: $35 at sephora.com
I love this foundation! Not only is the powder brilliant, the applicator makes it quick and easy to apply, and leaves you looking flawless, and poreless! Its free from everything that can upset skin, and comes in eight colours, so whatever your skin problem, this can cure it while keeping you looking great. Once you’ve tried this, nothing else will be good enough!
4. “Hello Flawless!” Benefit Cosmetics SPF15
Price: $34 at sephora.com
This is more of a cover up then a foundation, as the brush makes it quite hard to apply it to your whole face, but it blends beautifully. Use a sponge to apply it for a sheer, natural cover up, or stick with the brush to cover blemishes or spots. There is a colour for everyone, too, and the darker colours make brilliant blushers too!
5. NARS powder foundation
Price: $45 at sephora.com
This powder foundation comes in a very handbag friendly compact, and is very versatile. It applies easily to give good coverage, and leaves a very polished, healthy looking face! This only protects up to SPF12, but also has UVA and UVB rays, which protects your skin from premature ageing. Keep this one in your handbag for emergencies.
Hi Kati! I have to tell that this post looks like it’s specially made for me. I’m in search of a new foundation (other than liquid) and I want something for my oily type of skin and I know that powder foundation are recommended. So thanks for posting these, I will give them a closer look, but u definitely helped me on this one. :)
the first one sounds right for me
In my opinion with these foundations there have to be listed Sheer Cover Mineral Foundation, which I use and find them extreamly good!
Sheer cover mineral foundation is one of the best mineral make ups ,it goes on in two steps ,first the mineral powder foundation,and last a light mineral powder to hold the foundation in place.
It provides beauty to your face & Comes in all skin tones.
And for all of those who in humid conditions find your foundation melted, this product is your answer.
This product doesn’t look caked on the face, and it covers blemishes and also good for your pores.
Even Brooke Shields uses it!! :)
Xannyyy,
No one knows humidity as well as I do. I don’t know though. I’ve always been skeptical about powder foundations. I am actually afraid of it breaking out into lines. Guess I’d have to try it out before makng any conclusions.
Sheila,
I would suggest you to try it out. I can’t advise you to try some cheap one cause I only tried Sheer cover and found it extreamly good. I use foundation, finishing powder and concealer from them too. And the combination is great. You have to but only a little bit af foundation, and you won’t see where some of the blemished have gone!
Good luck with that :)
I love the lancome powder it covers absolutely everything and it makes you look completely flawless…and it doesnt ever look like its caked on it is AMAZING!!
Allison,
That’s great hun! Thanks for sharing….I love when we’re right! :)