16 Powder Foundations That Will Save You From Greasy Summer Skin (2024)

I kid you not, I have a lifetime supply of this powder foundation because it isthat good.It's full coverage, but doesn't feel like anything is on your skin. It makes skin look matte but natural, and has a built-in mirror and sponge. Consider this the gold standard of powder foundations.

You might want to ditch liquid foundations for good after trying this popular powder. Its velvety consistency and full coverage capabilities make it a keeper—plus, it isnoncomedogenic so your acne-prone skin won't be getting clogged up.

This powder creates a flattering veil over your imperfections while blending seamlessly into your natural skin texture. It reflects light without that dreaded flashback, so it's ideal for photos.

Whoactuallyreapplies sunscreen throughout the day? Bet you forget about it. This easy to use, travel-friendly brush on sunscreen will make sure you keep your skin protected all hours of the day, not just when you apply it in the morning. The little bit of coverage helps keep any sun-induced redness at bay, too.

The velvety formula gives the most natural, matte finish and lends itself well to quick touch-ups throughout the day.

Just a few dabs of this oneon the T-zone and you'llsoak up any excess shine. The included sponge applicator uniquely has two sides, one that offers sheer to medium coverage, and one for full coverage.

This handy compact can be used wet or dry, depending on the coverage you want. It starts out sheer but can build up to more coverage to cover up spots and redness.

All skin types can use this powder foundation, which lasts for 12 hours and has that coveted "blurring" effect which makes pores disappear.

This isn't technically a foundation, but it is your foundation's best friend. The brush sits flat on your face to get into every crevice and immediately leaves a matte veil on skin. Keep one in every bag.

If you can't be bothered to do a multi-step makeup routine, try this compact, which reinvents It Cosmetics'uber-popular CC+ cream in mess-free powder form. It's like a color corrector,primer, foundation, and finishing powder all in one.

If medium coverage is what you’re looking for, this powder is your best bet. Apply it with a sponge for thicker cover-up and with a brush to use it as setting powder.

EX1 stands out for understanding the nuances of different skin tones’ needs. This light to medium coverage powder foundation is ideal for sensitive skin and adapts to a wide range of shades.

Kaolin clay in this pressed powder absorbs any face oil and ensures long lasting wear. Even more impressive? The powder comes in 40 shades.

Your complexion will look virtually poreless when you pat this light, fine powder foundation on.

Like all of Kat Von D’s Lock-It products (shout out to the setting spray), this sweat-proof foundation won’t budge one bit all day.

Part of what deters people from trying a powder foundation is that it will look cake-y and make skin appear dry. That's not the case with this buildable formula, which evens out your skin without beeing traceable to the naked eye.