If you're looking for a foundation that's easy to apply, lasts all day, and doesn't feel like you're wearing anything, then you should try these products. These are a new type of foundation that comes in a compact. The compact contains the foundation in a sponge-like texture, which makes it easy to apply. These are available in different shades and can be used on many skin types. Here are some of our favorites.
Size: 0.4 oz / 10 g·ITEM: 2595023
Color: 2N - light
$85.00
So happy I finally found a powder foundation that is beautiful, blurring, not dry feeling, and has my perfect shade 🤩 I’ve tried countless powder foundations and was scared to try this one.. so glad I did!!...I apply it after using the YSL cushion, and together they make the perfect combination for flawless results!
What it is: A transfer-proof compact foundation that visibly reduces shine and provides up to 24 hours of natural-looking, matte coverage with a smooth, refined finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Iris Extract: Delivers antioxidant benefits.
- Wild Pansy Flower Extract: Preserves hydration.
- Rose Extract: Visibly refines pores.
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. It is also gluten-free.
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Size: 1 / 30·ITEM: 2527745
Color: Montserrat SF10 - deep with red golden undertones
$73.00
The only foundation I've really liked...Let me start this off by saying: I hate foundation. I hate that weighted feeling on your skin that comes with wearing a full face of makeup and have always opted for BB cushions or lightweight tinted moisturizers (that I'm extremely picky about). ...Great foundation!...This is my new go to foundation!
What it is: A weightless foundation with buildable medium coverage and a natural, skin-like finish—now with active levels of skincare ingredients.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Visibly smooths and refines uneven texture and tone.
- Allantoin: Soothes the look of irritation and redness while supporting skin’s health.
- Aloe: Calms, nourishes, hydrates, and adds a featherweight feel.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
$81.00
One of the best foundations I’ve ever tried!...One of the best foundations I’ve ever tried! It is a full coverage foundation, and you only need a little bit of product. ...YSL foundation...The Cushion foundation for YSL is one of my favourites and this one has become my favourite now as well the picture of me has no filtwr or anything and my skin looks flawless and so natural.
What it is: A breathable liquid foundation that delivers up to 24 hours of coverage with a weightless feel and luminous matte finish.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Provides all-day hydration.
- Jasmine Petals from the YSL Beauty Ourika Community Gardens for its dullness-free properties.
- Vegetal Taurine: for its anti-fatigue properties .
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: This innovative formula glides on seamlessly for full, luminous matte coverage that feels bare. It is transfer-proof, waterproof, and heat resistant and is infused with hyaluronic acid and jasmine peta
Size: 0.28 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2730828
Color: Universal
$24.00
I don’t think this will work well enough on its own like a powder foundation but is a really great setting powder over concealer or foundation....after i put my tirtir cushion and concealer, this eliminated my oily spots on my T-zone. i get oily easily after a few hours and i was so surprised my face was still so matte. def recommend for oily people
What it is: An ultra-fine, skin-smoothing setting powder that reduces shine and keeps complexion matte with long-wear results.
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. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This non-comedogenic, vegan, ultra-silky pressed powder smooths skin texture and minimizes the appearance of pores while instantly mattifying the skin by absorbing excess oil and controls shine with a long-lasting mattifying effect. The universal
Size: 1.01 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2308526
Color: R540 - Dark Brown - for deep skin with yellow undertones
$56.50
I've been using Josie maran foundation for a long time, but a sample of this foundation won me over. ...I have used a lot of cushions, foundations, bb creams, and etc. My go to foundation for the past two years was the Nars all day radiant foundation.
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: 0.37 oz·ITEM: 2757862
Color: Translucent Deep - sheer warm brown
$78.00
Pros: -makes my makeup smoother with a satin finish -Better than every other powder I’ve ever tried (charlotte tilbury, huda, Laura mercier, IT) -quality (feels and looks luxurious, soft silky texture, pretty packaging) -looks good on all my foundations -puff included Cons: -Price (I still think it’s worth it because of how well this works)...I have dry skin but with many foundations I get this oily glow so this powder is great for mattyfing!
What it is: A talc-free, sheer, pressed powder clinically shown to instantly reduce shine for an airbrushed finish that lasts all day.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This weightless, shine-controlling powder allows you to set, perfect, and touch up on the go. This non-drying formula instantly absorbs excess oil while minimizing and blurring.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2514420
Color: Zambie - D5 - deep with warm undertones
$73.00
LOVE this foundation...I absolutely LOVE this foundation! It’s very smooth and is not too heavy. I personally don’t like foundations that feel heavy and this one is perfect! ...I had been using BB creams and cushion foundation lately so the texture and consistency of the Nars foundation was not what I was used to.
What it is: An advanced makeup-skincare-hybrid foundation with a natural finish that quickly blurs and smooths while visibly improving skin’s clarity over time.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Biomimetic Oat: Visibly improves clarity by reducing the appearance of redness.
- Japanese Lilyturf: Supports a strong skin barrier by helping maintain moisture.
- Cacao Peptides and Milk Thistle: Minimize the negative effect of blue light and environmental stressors.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone.
Size: 0.63 oz / 18 g·ITEM: 2694206
Color: 3.5 - LIGHT TO MEDIUM WITH WARM UNDERTONES
$52.50
With more glowy foundations, it looks great! I apply it with my fingers and tap it into my T zone, but I don't put it all over my face. ...This balm powder is a cross between a push cushion and powder in a vegan-friendly formula which is clean and good for skin.
What it is: An award-winning, visibly balancing balm-to-powder primer/foundation for a smooth, refined finish and all-day absorption of sweat and oil.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Matte
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Upsalite: Absorbs excess sebum and sweat without depleting skin's hydration.
- Olive-Derived Squalane: Visibly balances oily skin and diminishes signs of aging.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates.
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. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.
Size: .35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 2514768
Color: Sable - deep to very deep
$57.00
I use the puff that any cc cushion provided....It is just so lovely over liquid foundations. I use this in conjunction with Kat Von D liquid foundation, Nars Sheer glow, and Makeup Forever HD.
What it is: A bestselling pressed powder that locks makeup in place up to all day with a luminous, photo-ready finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Micro-fine Mineral Powders: Glycerin and vitamin E guard against dryness and keep skin comfortable.
- Light Reflecting Complex™: Visibly restores skin’s youthful radiance.
- Photochromic Technology: No-flashback formula makes skin look perfect in person and on camera.
Size: 0.35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 2420107
Color: Tan 074 - for tan to deep skin with neutral golden undertones
$57.50
Also never tried a foundation balm, I tried liquid, powder and cushions. ...I have a spongy rubber like "puff pad" that came from a "cushion" liquid foundation compact and decided to use this rubbery pad and wow, it looked better then using my kubuki brush!
What it is: A buildable, full-coverage, hydrating foundation balm with a lightweight, long-wear formula and a fresh matte finish&mdash.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Apple Extract: Nourishes skin.
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Hydrates 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. It is also vegan, cruelty-free.
