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.

$92.00
Pretty pricey, but a nice splurge if you want a lightweight cushion foundation feel on the skin....Nice cushion foundation...This is a lovely cushion foundation. Beautiful finish and nice texture.
What it is: A foundation that provides a luminous matte finish, seamless coverage, all-day hydration, and color tone that doesn’t shift.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Polyglutamic Acid: A polypeptide famous for its hydrating benefits.
- Neo-Skin Powder: A versatile ingredient known to prevent both dullness and shine.
- Jasmine Flower Extract: Known for its antioxidant protection and moisturizing effect.
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 tha

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: .35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 2268654
Color: Crystal - very light to light
$57.00
I like that a lot and it came with a cushion. I read several reviews where that you need to break off the first layer before you get the powder to work. ...I absolutely love this pressed setting powder to go on top of my foundation especially over my t-zone. Sometimes I even use it when not wearing a foundation to just give this beautiful mat finish.
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: 0.28 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2730828
Color: Universal
$22.00
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

$73.00
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: 1.08 oz / 32 mL·ITEM: 2773612
Color: Light [Medium] Warm
$65.00
This does not get into my pores once I’m sweaty like other foundations too. I love it....I haven’t tried the other oil free matte version, so I am not able to compare to it. I used a cushion round to pat on my face and it blended nicely.
What it is: A full-coverage matte foundation for oily skin, skin-balancing serum, and broad-spectrum SPF 40 sunscreen in one.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Cream
SPF: SPF 40
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Air Licium®: Instantly creates a skin-blurring effect; absorbs and reduces shine.
- Lentil Seed Extract: Minimizes the look of pores.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates dry skin and prevents the appearance of dry patches.
Ingredient Callouts: Non-comedogenic, fragrance free and vegan formula.

Size: 0.25 oz / 7.2 g·ITEM: 2796894
Color: DPN6 - deep espresso - rich brown skin with neutral undertones
$38.00
An affordable and easy to use stick foundation...I make it wooooork by blending with a cushion foundation I have near the neck and using it strategically on certain parts of my face. ...Beautiful foundation! I don’t even like stick foundations because I’m dry but this one is so hydrating and the finish is beautiful!
What it is: An ingredient-rich skin tint stick enhances complexion to help visibly even skin, while concealing the look of any blemishes or uneven tone with just one swipe.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Stick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Green Tea Extract: Soothes and hydrates skin while reducing redness.
- Watermelon Seed Extract: Retains skin’s moisture levels for a healthy, radiant look.
- Rosehip Oil: Is an antioxidant-rich ingredient with vitamins A, C, and E that visibly reduces dark spots and improves moisture levels.

Size: 1.2 oz / 35 mL·ITEM: 2663813
Color: 1C - Very light skin with pink undertones
$77.00
I’m so in love with this foundation,it’s weightless feel is a must have in foundations for me.The coverage is flawless on my porous and textured skin....I have literally every high end foundation…and most recently the cle de peau cushion foundation it was 170.00….this is an amazing formula…I can’t get over it I’m very dry and yeast I love this thinnest formula I’ve ever experienced like nothing on the face and I’m older but 0 wrinkles so I can’t speak to that but doesn’t crease doesn’t move yet it’s some how glowy in a way especially through the day…not greasy what so ever…I can’t explain it it’s just beautiful
What it is: A revolutionary liquid-to-powder foundation with up to 24 hours of wear, medium coverage, and a no-transfer formula for a beautiful, healthy-looking glow and luminous matte finish.
Coverage: Medium
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Argan Oil: Provides lasting comfort and maintains skin’s hydration for up to 24 hours.
- Gemtone: Is a self-adaptable shimmer that helps foundation to adjust to all skin tones.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Born from GUERLAIN’s bronzing-powder expertise, Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation combines the seamless, ultra-sensory lightness of a powder with the perfecting power of a fluid foundation for an effo

Size: 0.31 oz/9 g·ITEM: 2883346
Color: 3.5 - medium tan
$70.00
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I love this setting power , it feels great on the skin and gives full coverage and nice glow. Easy to apply with cushion. Also the packaging is very nice !...[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Simple, sleek packing with a cushion top to the product itself, makes this stand out.
What it is: A setting powder with a translucent-radiant or luminous-matte finish that sets makeup, blurs, and is infused with hyaluronic acid.
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
-Hyaluronic Acid: Helps hydrate skin
What Else You Need to Know: Achieve a radiant or soft-matte finish with these weightless pressed setting powders. Infused with skin-loving hyaluronic acid, they blur pores, fine lines and imperfections for a flawless look, while providing comfortable, non-drying, long-lasting makeup wear.

Size: 0.32 oz / 9.1 g·ITEM: 2848307
Color: Banannie - sheer soft brightening yellow for light medium to medium skin tones
$61.50
This brand is it for me! I prefer compact foundation as using a cushion is so much more natural for me. ...I’m typically not big on powder foundations as they tend to crack around my laugh lines but that hasn’t happened with this foundation.
What it is: This talc-free, ultra-lightweight powder smooths, blurs and perfects for a soft-matte, skin-like finish. Now also available in 3 brightening shades.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Kaolin Clay: Absorbs excess oil and improves skin tone.
- Phytosqualane: Balances the skin by preventing moisture loss.
- Perlite Powder: Reduces shine.
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