BEST OF

Best Face Powders

FROM SETTING POWDER TO POWDER FOUNDATION

If you’ve ever used face powder, you know it just hits differently. Favored for its ability to give skin—especially oily skin—a satiny, matte finish, there are different formulas for every skin concern, and they offer different levels of coverage depending on your daily needs.

Translucent powders control shine and help minimize pores; pressed powders control shine and smooth skin's texture and are primarily used to set makeup in place. Pressed powders are condensed and often come in a compact, whereas loose powders come in a jar. Finishing powder helps control shine and smooth skin’s texture with a hint of color—plus, it acts like a filter to enhance your makeup look.

Wondering which powder will best perfect your complexion? We’ve rounded up this year’s MVPs (most valuable powders!). Read on to discover which face powder fits your needs best.

BEST HYBRID POWDER-FOUNDATION FACE MAKEUP: SUPERSTAY MATTE 24HR MAKEUP POWDER FOUNDATION

Discover a hybrid formula that delivers the performance of a liquid with the comfort of a powder. Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation is a lightweight powder that provides a soft-matte look with up to 24-hour wear. Plus, it resists sweat, water & transfer. Apply to skin and blend. Use the sponge applicator for full coverage or a brush for a natural finish.

BEST TRANSLUCENT FACE POWDER: LASTING FIX BANANA POWDER, LOOSE SETTING POWDER

Bake, set, and forget. Lock down your makeup look with this lightweight, translucent setting powder that brightens your skin and blurs pores for a seamless, matte finish that lasts all day. It can be used alone or on top of makeup. To set: Swirl lightly over the face with a powder brush. To bake: Apply over concealer with a brush, leave on for 5-10 minutes, and brush off. Suitable for all skin tones.

BEST LIGHT COVERAGE FACE POWDER: FIT ME!® LOOSE FINISHING POWDER

Light coverage with the perfect hint of color? Fit Me for the win! This loose, mineral-based formula gives your skin a matte finish, controls shine, and smooths your complexion, all while adding a touch of tint. Apply with a brush. Swirl brush into powder, tap excess, and lightly dust over face. It can be used alone or on top of makeup.

BEST BUILDABLE FACE POWDER: FIT ME!® MATTE + PORELESS POWDER

So long, shine. This long-lasting pressed powder gives you buildable coverage while controlling shine, mattifying skin, and virtually erasing pores. Better yet, it doubles as a foundation and setting powder. Apply to the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin and blend all over using gentle downward strokes. It can be worn alone or on top of foundation. Ideal for normal to oily skin.

Pressed powder, which comes in compact form, is a great on-the-go option for perfecting makeup. It generally provides more coverage than loose powder and can be used alone as a foundation. Loose powder is “loose,” and although great for finishing a look, setting, and extending the wear of your makeup, it is not as convenient for travel. Yes, face powder can be used every day! Oily skin can benefit from a face powder with long-lasting shine control. Try a long-lasting powder with micro-powders like Fit Me Matte + Poreless Makeup Powder. A loose finishing powder that can be lightly dusted over face is a great option for dry skin. Try a mineral powder with a hint of color like Fit Me Mineral Loose Finishing Powder, a lightweight setting powder for natural-looking skin. Mature skin should reach for a powder that helps give a soft-focused effect. We recommend Lasting Fix Banana Loose Setting Powder, a multi-tasking powder for a flawless, matte finish that lasts.