The best powder foundation for dry skin is one that matches your skin tone, has a good coverage, and is easy to apply. It should also be lightweight and won't cause your skin to look cakey or settle into lines. Here are some great options for powder foundations for dry skin.
Size: 0.28 oz/ 8 g·ITEM: 2426930
Color: Medium 5 (G) - medium to tan, golden undertones (Patrick's Shade)
$38.00
Didn’t get oily at all and didn’t dry out my skin . I have very dry skin and surprisingly it didn’t make it dry at all ....It does oxidize so I recommend going for a lighter shade. Do not recommend for dry skin....Perfect for dry skin too
What it is: A buttery-smooth, buildable, medium- to full-coverage powder foundation with a multiuse formula, a soft-matte finish and up to 12 hours of wear.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Texturizers and Microspheres: Visibly blur pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and texture with a soft-focus effect.
- Rice Silk Powder: Helps create a soft-focus appearance.
- Triple-Milled Micronized Purest Pigments: Create undetectable, seamless, true-color coverage that lasts for up to 12 hours.
Size: 0.192 oz/ 5.44 g·ITEM: 2227593
Color: Fair - (W) (Ivory)
$42.00
A good option for dry skin...I initially bought this to use as a powder foundation. Although I wouldn't recommend it for this purpose - it clogged my pores and turned quite pink on my skin - it does offer a nice blurring effect on dry skin when used as a finishing powder. ...Not good for dry skin....I have combination dry skin with dry patches. This powder accentuated my dry patches.
What it is: A talc-free, lightweight, color-correcting pressed powder with buildable, sheer-to-full coverage.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Collagen: Enhances visible elasticity for a youthful, smooth appearance.
- Peptides: Help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and support natural collagen for smoother, firmer-looking skin.
- Niacin (B Vitamin): Supports skin barrier function and visible elasticity, promotes a more even-looking tone, and combats the appearance of blemishes and hyperpigmentation.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.
ITEM: 2244754
Color: 5.5 Warm - for medium skin with warm undertones
$49.00
not for dry skin,don’t waste your money!...Not for dry skin, but good coverage, but you have to spent a lot time to blend evenly, have blend quickly, it dry so fast, every time I have put some facial oil in, little much better!!!...Favorite foundation...I have tried so many foundations, finally found the perfect one. Great for dry skin.
What it is: A long-lasting, weightless, hybrid skincare-foundationCharlotte’s secret to a flawless, poreless-looking, confident complexion.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Highlighted Ingredients:
- REPLEXIUM®: Helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- MossCellTec™ No. 1: Helps thoroughly hydrate skin.
- AirCool™: Provides an immediate fresh feel on skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
Size: 1.0 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2250835
Color: Tone 9.5 - deep with neutral undertones
$42.00
Not for dry skin...Really wanted to love this product but i have very dry skin and this did not work well with my skin...Short day, medium coverage wear; not for dry skins...However, that is where pros ended for this one for me. I have dry skin so not sure if it was just a dry skin issue, but the foundation sort of starts drying and caking a lot after a few hours.
What it is:
Clean, comfy light coverage makeup meets active skincare made with six nourishing botanical oils for more even, healthy and balanced skin.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Avocado Oil and Meadowfoam Oil: Moisturizes and plumps skin’s appearance.
- Red Raspberry Oil and Jojoba Oil: Soothes.
- Camellia Seed Oil and Rosehip Seed Oil: Balances and brightens.
Size: 1.2 fl oz/ 35 mL·ITEM: 2422921
Color: 5W2 Rich Caramel - deep with warm yellow undertones
$51.00
Favorite foundation for dry skin...I am in love with this foundation. I have very dry skin and this foundation makes my skin look so healthy and beautiful and keeps it that way all day. ...For Dry skin!...Good for dry skin!!!!!! This foundation hydrates my skin and has a really nice dewy finish.
What it is:
A flawless foundation with breathable coverage and a radiant finishpowered with Estée Lauder skincare to hydrate, soothe, and protect.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
SPF: SPF 45
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Chia Seed Extract: Nourishes.
- Probiotic Technology: Soothes.
- IonCharged Water: Hydrates.
Size: 0.3 oz/ 9.2 g·ITEM: 1530492
Color: 4 - light beige with a neutral and yellow undertone
$52.00
This powder is simply amazing!!! I am not an advocate for powder foundation unless you are a spring chicken with without textured skin! ...The best powder foundation...Beautiful powder foundation. Whenever I wear this, I get compliments on my skin.
What it is: A lightweight, oil-free powder foundation that can be applied dry or wet for custom coverage and matte or natural finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and fragrance.
What Else You Need to Know: This foundation reduces the appearance of shine, evens the look of skin tone, hydrates, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores. It feels light and fresh, wears all day, and stays color-true. The compact includes a sponge applicator.
Size: 1.01 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2308344
Color: R230 - Ivory - for light skin with pink undertones
$42.00
Amazing for dry skin!...Perfect for dry skin. I will continue to buy this....great for dry skin...I have dry dry dry skin and this looks great on it. Might be my new go to and I’ve tried probably 30 foundations of all price ranges.
What it is: A skin revitalizing foundation that adds a radiant, satin finish while hydrating, smoothing, and firming the skin for up to 24 hours.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal and Dry
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginseng: Supports natural collagen.
- Camellia Japonica: Helps to support skin’s natural glow.
- Mondo Grass: Helps to support the skin’s protective barrier.
What Else You Need to Know: This foundation is ideal for normal to dry skin types and nurtures tired-looking skin over time by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and increasing hydration for up to 24 hours.
Size: 0.2 oz/ 8g·ITEM: 2517043
Color: Deep 55 Neutral - for deep neutral skin with a subtle golden hue
$38.00
Not for dry skin...This product definitely isn't the best foundation for those with dry skin. It will emphasize every dry patch and skin flake. ...As a person with dry skin I found that this foundation didn't work well on it's own for me because it just settled into any dry spot I have.
What it is: A talc-free, natural-matte foundation that provides up to 16 hours of breathable full coverage, while visibly evening skin tone and texture over time.
Coverage:Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2165694
Color: Vienna - L4.5 - light with cool undertones
$47.00
Perfect for dry skin...Nice foundation for my dry skin. Coverage is medium...This is a must buy for dry skin!!!...This has been my HOLY GRAIL foundation! I have very dry skin
What it is: A foundation with buildable coverage for a finish that enhances the look of skin, without masking the natural complexion.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal and Dry
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C: Brightens skin and diminishes the look of discoloration.
- Turmeric: Enhances skin radiance and evens the look of skin tone.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of mineral oil, sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehyde, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, triclocarban, and fragrance.
Size: 1.01 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2646115
Color: Medium 027 - for light to medium skin with neutral undertones
$42.00
This is a really really nice full coverage foundation. A little goes a looooong way! It’s got more of a soft matte finish, so maybe not great for dry skin, but it really lasts all day...Amazing for Dry Skin...I was hesitant on buying this foundation because it’s suited for oily skin and I have VERY dry skin, however it held up so well throughout the day and did not flake on my skin at all or emphasize any texture.
What it is: A non-comedogenic, lightweight serum foundation that covers blemishes, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation, while visibly blurring pores. The extreme long wear formula controls shine all day and stands up to sweat and humidity.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid