Compact Powders

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Compact powders are one of the most popular types of facial powders. They're small enough to fit in a purse or pocket, and they can be used on all parts of the face. They're also easy to use and can be found in a range of colors. Compact powders are a great choice for those who want to create a smooth, even complexion. They can be used to set makeup, reduce shine, and add a hint of color. Here are some of our favorites available on the market today.

CLINIQUESuperpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation

Size: 0.35 oz/ 10.5 g·ITEM: 51938

Color: Matte Beige

708 Reviews

$54.00

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Long-wearing powder staple....But, this is a good compact....Nice light powder...It also doesn't cause a bunch of dust or loose powder like some compact powders can.

Coverage:
✔ Full

Skin type:
✔ Combination
✔ Oily

Finish:
✔ Matte

What it is:
A long-wearing, two-in-one, powder and foundation in a portable compact.

What it does:
Get a powder and foundation combined in one portable compact. The long-wearing, full-coverage powder works as an over-foundation finisher or as a powder foundation. The extra-cling formula provides double coverage, yet leaves the skin with a natural skin-perfecting look.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Phthalates

MAC CosmeticsMineralize Skinfinish Natural Sheer Coverage Dimensional Baked Face Powder

Size: 0.35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 2099703

Color: Medium Golden - medium golden tan

54 Reviews

$60.00

HG MED COVERAGE POWDER...Truly so beautiful. Only powder I’ve ever received compliments on. Worth the $...It looks so beautiful and natural on the skin, and I prefer it over actual setting powders. It helps give that extra bit of coverage!

What it is:
A slow-baked powder with M·A·C Multi-Mineral Complex that provides a natural, dimensional finish.

What it does:
This luxurious, slow-baked domed face powder with low-level pearlized pigments provides a dimensional yet natural-satin finish. Featuring the M·A·C Multi-Mineral Complex and vitamin E, it can be used to set foundation and to touch-up makeup throughout the day and is perfect for contouring the face and body.

What else you need to know:
This product is dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested and non-acnegenic.

LancômeLong Time No Shine Loose Setting Powder

Size: 0.52 oz/ 15 g·ITEM: 2109189

Color: Translucent - for fair to medium skin tones

942 Reviews

$60.00

Best powder I didn’t realize I needed!...I normally don’t use setting powders...I’m obsessed! Some translucent powders still leave me looking ghostly white. This powder actually blends with my skin!

What it is:
A loose setting and mattifying powder that absorbs excess oil and sets foundation for all day wear.

What it does:
This airy, lightweight powder reduces shine, mattifies, and sets your makeup for a flawless, all-day look. This formula absorbs excess sebum and oil, and the ultra-thin mica minerals preserve your foundation's wear and color throughout the day. It’s available in two shades, translucent and deep, to fit across a wide range of skin tones.

HourglassVeil™ Translucent Setting Powder - Talc Free

Size: Standard Size Translucent - .36 oz / 10.5 g·ITEM: 2071769

Color: Translucent

2.1K Reviews

$72.00

Best powder! Doesn’t leave you looking powdery like other setting powders....Best Powder...This powder is blurring and doesn't make my foundation separate and cake like other powders do.

What it is: An ultra-refined, talc-free loose powder that is designed to give skin a naturally flawless finish.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.

Finish: Natural

Formulation:
Loose Powder

Skin Type:
Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

What Else You Need to Know:
This finely milled, weightless powder is formulated with soft-focus light-reflecting particles to instantly blur imperfections and minimize the appearance of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles for effortlessly smooth skin.

ILIASoft Focus Setting Powder

Size: 0.32 / 9·ITEM: 1930429

Color: Fade Into You - translucent

493 Reviews

$52.00

This is the best powder i have ever used. A lot of times white translucent powder leaves me looking even whiter, if possible, powders with most any tone to them go on too dark for me. ...Best powder....This powder makes your skin so smooth and soft and my makeup lasts all day.

What it is: A clean, talc-free setting powder that weightlessly blurs, smooths, and cuts shine with a soft-focus finish that won’t flashback.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aloe: Keeps skin feeling soft and supple.
- Bamboo: Helps to balance oil and leave skin’s surface shine-free.
- Rosemary Leaf: Soothes irritation.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

KosasRevealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer with Caffeine and Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 0.20 oz·ITEM: 2429504

Color: Tone 6.2 N - medium tan with neutral peach undertones

6.1K Reviews

$43.50

Does Not Play Well with Powders...The formula is creamy and easy to blend but does not play well with powders. I learned the hard way that you need to let this settle before you pick it in with powder. ...amazing. blends well doesn’t seem drying. works well with powders. coverage is good and is definitely something i would purchase down the line. happy with it overall

What it is: A super creamy, skincare-packed clean concealer with medium coverage and a fresh, hydrated, radiant finish. Non-comedogenic. Safe for sensitive skin.

Lise WatierTeint Lift Anti-Rides Foundation

Size: 1 oz/30 mL·ITEM: 2502755

Color: Porcelaine

7 Reviews

$55.00

I use it with the Teint Velours Hydrating Loose Perfecting Powder and it lasts all day. I highly recommend it to women aged 50 and over as it does a good job of blurring wrinkles and gives you a lovely complexion.

What it is: A foundation with smoothing properties to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, anti-pollution protection, and impeccable waterproof hold for up to 24 hours.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Edelweiss Flower: Quick-lifting effect.
- Red Maple Bark Extract: Improves the look of firmness and elasticity.
- Paracress Flower Extract: Visibly smooths fine lines and wrinkles.

What Else You Need to Know: This non-comedogenic foundation with a moisturizing and comfortable formula provides a lifted effect with visible firming and smoothing properties and impeccable waterproof hold for up to 24 hours.

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“This is a pretty good foundation as far as powders go; not full coverage but definitely covers redness and unevenness, it is surprisingly hydrating and leaves a nice finish on the skin (kind of glowy, not super matte”
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“It does what it says, it melts into the skin so effortlessly and seamlessly. The best Contour product for those who are not good at contouring like me”
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“I love Hourglass Cosmetics and love their Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder. Shade is Translucent. This powder is very high quality and luxurious”
Pink Powders
“I love that Huda Beauty has combined two different powders into one innovative package.These lightweight powders are very effective at blurring my imperfections and creating a smooth matte finish that lasts for hours without creasing.I use the peach shaded powder to to neutralize my under eye circles and any dark spots on my face, followed by the pink shaded powder to brighten those areas.At the end or applying all of my makeup,I combine both of the colors to set my look,as it gives me a beautiful smooth finish”
Natural Powders
“I really think that the 1 stars is because they don’t understand that this powder is totally different than other setting powders on the market”
Pressed Face Powder
“Which is my fav thing about this powder because I prefer to use crystal/white powders to set my foundation to not add any color and I don't have to worry about this powder giving me ghost face”
Top Powders
“Absolutely love the moka blush powder! I know it seems too dark but once you apply it on the skin it’s such a pale beautiful colour”
All Skin Types Powders
“I've used this product for many years! i have tried all the best of the best, and this one is better than them all..Great for sensitive, oily skin, skin prone to breakouts, and all skin types”
Everday Face Powders
“I really enjoy this powder for dusting off any excess setting powder as well as adding a soft focus finish to the face”

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