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Which are the best powder foundations?
With a new generation of formulas and ultra-fine lightweight finishes, powder foundations are having a bit of a revival in the beauty world.
Ideal for oily skin types and for adding a little bit of extra coverage on top of other base products, powder foundations softly mattify the skin and conceal imperfections to leave your complexion even with a flawless finish. The pressed powders are also perfect for on-the-go touch ups making them an essential in your everyday makeup bag.
To help you find the best powder foundations for you and your skin type, we have pulled together a list of our favourites.
10 Best powder foundations
- Barry M Cosmetics Ready Set Smooth Translucent Powder
- Chantecaille Compact Makeup Foundation
- L'Oréal Paris True Match Minerals Foundation
- Illamasqua Powder Foundation
- NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Powder Foundation
- Rimmel Lasting Radiance Powder
- PÜR Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Make-up
- Shiseido UV Protective Compact Foundation
- Cover FX Pressed Mineral Foundation
- EX1 Cosmetics Pure Crushed Mineral Powder Foundation
Which is the best powder foundation for me?
1. Barry M Cosmetics Ready Set Smooth Translucent Powder
23 reviews
27 AED
Achieve a smooth, flawless complexion with Barry M Cosmetics Ready Set Smooth Translucent Powder; a lightweight finishing powder to set makeup in place.
Blending seamlessly onto all skin tones, the invisible face powder helps to eliminate shine and excess oil, whilst minimising the appearance of imperfections for a picture-perfect, long-lasting makeup look. Housed in a mirrored compact with a sponge applicator. Skin feels silky smooth and mattified without chalky residue.
2. Chantecaille Compact Makeup Foundation (Various Shades)
3 reviews
Achieve a smooth, flawless complexion with the Chantecaille Compact Makeup Foundation; an ultra-fine pressed powder that delivers sheer, natural-looking coverage.
Enriched with antioxidant Green Apple Extract to defend against ageing and environmental aggressors, the powder foundation controls shine and mattifies even oily skin types, whilst combating uneven skin tone to leave you with perfected, photo-
5. NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Powder Foundation (Various Shades)
4 reviews
90 AED
Achieve a flawless complexion with NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Powder Foundation; an ultra-smooth, velvety formula that delivers full coverage colour.
Available in a range of carefully calibrated shades to suit all skin tones, the pressed powder blends seamlessly onto skin without caking or settling into fine lines for a photo-ready finish. Expect a mattified, airbrushed effect with 24-hour wear.
7. PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Make-up 8g (Various Shades)
3 reviews
The award winning PÜR Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Make-up is the key product in the PÜR Minerals range. The mineral makeup works as a concealer, a powder and a SPF15 protector all in one, making it much more than just a mineral powder foundation. Easy to use thanks to its smooth texture, without the mess of normal mineral powders, the powder foundation will transform your dull, colourless complexion into a healthy-looking, sun kissed glow.
8. Shiseido UV Protective Compact Foundation (12g)
2 reviews
193 AED
Achieve flawless looking skin whilst shielding against the damaging effects of the sun with the Shiseido compact foundation. Boasting sun-smart SPF36 technology and containing thiotaurine, a unique antioxidant which neutralises free radicals, this foundation gives a natural looking sheer finish.
Presented in a travel-friendly compact, this powder foundation gives a luminous, rich golden look that lasts. It also protects against dryness whilst maintaining the skin's natural softness
9. Cover FX Pressed Mineral Foundation 12g (Various Shades)
2 reviews
Achieve a flawless, soft-focus complexion with the Cover FX Pressed Mineral Foundation; a talc-free powder that provides buildable customisable coverage. Arriving in 40 global shades, the highly-pigmented pressed powder blends seamlessly into skin, masking imperfections with sheer to full coverage that doesn’t look dry or cakey. Enriched with Kaolin Clay, the mineral powder absorbs oils for a longwearing matte finish. Presented in a mirrored compact complete with an applicator sponge.
10. EX1 Cosmetics Pure Crushed Mineral Powder Foundation 8g (Various Shades)
8 reviews
Perfect your complexion with EX1 Cosmetics’ Pure Crushed Mineral Powder Foundation. The mineral formula is lightweight and breathable on the skin, offering buildable coverage. Clinically and dermatologically-tested, the powder arrives in a range of shades featuring golden and olive undertones to flatter all complexions.
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