Our 10 Favorite Powder Foundations at Every Price Point

By Marianne Mychaskiw
May 25, 2016 @ 2:00 pm
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It may look like your traditional compact, but powder-based foundations like Tarte's pack way more punch. A far cry from the old-school pancake formulas, which left a heavy, cakey appearance, the latest class of powder foundations come equipped with a seriously upgraded ingredient list, including coated pigments to mimic the appearance of your bare skin. Apply the formula dry for full, even coverage that you don't have to top off with a velvet matte texture, or use a wet makeup brush for a translucent finish. Even better, they take less time to blend than your traditional cream or liquid, and don't need to be topped off with an additional layer of powder to reduce shine. Shop our 10 favorite powder foundations below.

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Tarte Double Duty Creamy Powder Foundation

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$35
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Too Faced Cocoa Powder Foundation

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$34
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NYX Hydra Touch Powder Foundation

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$20
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Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer

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$27
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Laura Geller Double Take Baked Versatile Powder Foundation

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$36
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Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Powder Foundation

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$36
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Black Up Two Way Cake

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$40
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Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Powder Foundation

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$56
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Lancome Dual Finish Longwear Powder Foundation

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$39
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CoverGirl Ready Set Gorgeous Powder Foundation

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$8
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