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
If you are someone who stays dry dry...this wouldn’t be the foundation for you because it is definitely drying (which is great for sweat, summer heat, and oil). ...Great pressed powder foundation....This is a great pressed powder foundation with a matte finish. This base does not float, does not roll, does not clog pores, does not dry the face, everything is fine.
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: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2637478
Color: 1 - very light skin tones with neutral undertones
$40.00
I don’t usually wear foundation but...It’s so glowy and looks AMAZING on the skin it looks great even at the end of the day...DRY SKIN LIFE SAVER...I CANT RAVE ENOUGH ABOUT THIS FOUNDATION! For someone with dry skin this has met all my expectations.
What it is: A lightweight skin tint foundation with medium coverage that brightens skin for a dewy, luminous finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Attracts and binds moisture to smooth and hydrate skin
- Rice Bran Peptides: Reduces the appearance of fine lines, pore, helps fade dark spots brightening skin tone.
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2798445
Color: Neutral Cool Honey - Medium to Dark, neutral cool undertones
$57.00
Great for dry skin...Feels so light weight on the skin. I have dry skin and it works great. You can always build it up, but I love wearing just one layer on the skin. ...It’s pretty build able too if you need more coverage. Great for dry skin too!
What it is: An oil controlling foundation that provides 24-hr moisture and wear, minimizes the look of pores and is water-proof and sweat-resistant.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: 15
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Oil-Absorbing Silicas: Absorb oil and shine without stripping moisture.
- Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, and Honey Extract: Boost skin’s moisture levels for immediate and long-term hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also gluten-free.
Size: 0.28 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2850295
Color: Light 20 Warm - for very light warm skin with a yellow hue
$42.00
Works on Dry Skin!...I’m honestly shocked by how much I like this powder! I have dry skin and typically avoid powders. ...Good powder foundation even for dry skin!...I was very interested in this one because though it’s a powder it actually feels non drying on the skin even for a dry skin girly like me.
What it is: A talc-free, natural matte foundation that provides up to 24 hours of breathable full coverage and all-day oil control, while reducing the look of pores.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Brightening Pineapple Complex with Licorice Root: Visibly brightens and refreshes skin's texture by supporting cell turnover.
- Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter: Help to preserve skin's moisture balance.
- Peony Flower and Sugarcane-Derived Squalane: Promote the appearance of smoother skin by targeting roughness.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This skin-improvi
Size: 30 ml·ITEM: 2244986
Color: 14 Neutral - for deep skin with neutral undertones
$49.00
Not for dry skin...Won’t recommend somebody with dry skin....Amazing for dry skin!!!...I absolutely love this foundation!! I suffer from really dry sensitive skin and I have tried countless foundations.
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: 0.35 oz / 10 g·ITEM: 2739746
Color: 8W Bamboo - Very light with warm undertones
$48.00
Not best for Dry skin...I will finish the product but won’t repurchase there are other cream concealer that make my skin look smoother and doesn’t hold well in heat....Not for dry skin....Not for dry or textured skin:(. I wanted to love this, it FEELS amazing and is easy to use, but unfortunately it emphasized flakiness and pores.
What it is: A long-wear, skincare-powered complexion stick that blurs instantly and visibly firms and smooths over time.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Stick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ceramide-Peptide Complex: Visibly firms and strengthens the skin barrier.
- Winged Kelp Extract: Restores luminosity, helping skin look more youthful.
- Butterfly Lavender Extract: Botanical powerhouse that smooths the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2702231
Color: Medium Tan 3 - golden undertone
$34.00
Not for dry skin...I love glossier products. However, this foundation was a bit thick. It really highlighted all my dry spots and left creases. ...It's so good for dry skin and more a natural look if you like full coverage skip out on this
What it is: A hydrating gel-cream foundation that nourishes skin—for buildable, light-to-medium coverage with a natural-to-you finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Squalane and Glycerin: Hydrate and nourish skin’s moisture barrier.
- Wild Rose Berry and Plankton Extract: Visibly balance shine and maintain hydration.
- Amino Acid-Coated Pigments: Fuse with skin for flexible coverage and a natural-to-you finish.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent syntheti
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2508836
Color: 4C Cool - medium skin with cool undertones
$57.00
very pretty!!!! amazing for dry skin and even tho it is fragranced it doesn’t irritate my skin at all...A must-have for dry skin. Beautiful, buildable, wears flawlessly.
What it is: A Dior foundation with 24h wear, radiant medium-to-full coverage and hydration. With 86% skincare ingredients to visibly improve skin over time.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF 30 and under
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Iris Extract: Guards against oxidation.
- Hibiscus Extract: Helps renew the look of skin.
- Wild Pansy Extract: Maintains hydration for healthy-looking skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2333540
Color: Miho ST17 - Very deep with neutral cool undertones
$48.00
Great for dry skin...Loved this makeup but color was too light so ordered little darker and is perfect. It is great for dry skin and looks dewy and fresh all day. I had a little of the darker shade to the light and can wear both....Perfect for dry skin...Excellent for dry skin, very hydrating. My favorite for everyday clean makeup.
What it is: An award-winning tinted serum with light, dewy coverage, mineral SPF, and potent levels of skincare ingredients.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-Based Squalane: Seals in moisture without clogging pores.
- Niacinamide: Visibly smooths skin texture and refines uneven tone.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Draws hydration into skin to visibly plump and replenish.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.