Top 5 Powder Foundations for Flawless Makeup

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To ensure excellent look of your makeup during the whole day it is a must to apply powder over or instead of the liquid or creamy foundation. Powder absorbs fat and allows avoiding that glare. The powder for drier skin features those light-reflecting particles and somewhat creamy texture and gives that healthy and glowing look. Besides, such powders do not feel too dry and hide minor wrinkles. So apart of the skin tone and color it is important to consider the skin type when choosing the perfect powder for yourself.

Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation by Tarte

This powder is enhanced with Amazonian clay and features light-reflecting particles. The powder features mineral pigments and adds natural healthy shimmer to dull skin. It is available in 11 shade colors and features full coverage and easy blending. When choosing the powder for yourself, consider the undertone of your skin:

  • sand – pick powder of this shade if your skin features olive and yellowish undertones;
  • beige – you need to select the powders of this color if your skin features pinky or rosy undertones;
  • honey – if the skin has peachy, subtle undertone you should consider honey powder shades;
  • neutral – if your skin features pink or yellowish undertones you can pick powder of neural color.


Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder by Clinique

This powder foundation is a good option for oily skin. It absorbs excess shine and features sheer application. As a result, the skin is matte and does not shine. This powder is a good solution for lasting coverage or spot treatment.


Dual Finish Multitasking Powder & Foundation by Lancome

This mineral foundation by Lancome is created for skin that starts aging (30+ years). This is mineral foundation that easily applies dry and wet, and features smooth texture and matte finish. This powder is available in 34 shades so everyone is sure to find the right Lancome powder to perfectly match their skin.


Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder by Maybelline

This mattifying powder is available in 12 shades. It features oil-free formula that absorbs excess oil and promises natural coverage within 12 hours. This powder works perfectly for oil skin and will not allow that annoying shine in the T-zone.


Foundation Powder by Laura Mercier

This powder foundation is a perfect solution for those, who haven’t decided if they prefer powder or liquid foundation. This product by Laura Mercier is the happy medium, and it may be applied either dry or wet. It can create the level of coverage you prefer. Applied with dry sponge, it features medium coverage, while application with damp sponge provides complete coverage.


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Olena Aliamina
I am Olena Aliamina, a prefessional coach and makeup artist. I started my career in beauty industry back in 2016 as a makeup artist, and later on added professional hair design, lash extension and hair stylist skills to my portfolio. I hope you will like my articles and tips I share!