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Stocksy

Powder foundations have taken a backseat to liquid foundations for far too long.

Just stick the compact in your purse for refreshers during the day and voila!

Hands with two powder foundation compacts in one hand and a brush and foundation sponge in the other

Stocksy

The ultimate day-to-night makeup accessory.

(Plus you’ll always have a mirror with you.)

Don’t know where to start?

mac studiofix

Meet the Experts

Check out the best powder foundations for a glowing complexion, ahead.

“My favorite powder foundation is the Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus,” says Pollara.

“A powder foundation works best on someone with oily skin.

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its also great for setting your liquid foundation to give it a seamless look.

The easiest way toapplyit would be a powder puff or a fluffy brush.”

The trick with Studio Fix is to find the right shade for your skin tone.

Palladio Herbal Dual Wet and Dry Foundation, Cypress Beige, 0.28 Ounce

Minerals are great for sensitive skin because the makeup is made of organic,fragrance-freeingredients.

This particular powder foundation from Neutrogena gets high ratings on the review websites.

It’s inexpensive but acts like a more expensive powder by providing full and long-lasting coverage.

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Users love how they can build it up for more coverage.

This powder comes in 12 shades.

She recommends that you apply it with theAirbrush Brushby Charlotte Tilbury for a flawless finish.

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It will leave you with an airbrushed, glowy, yet smooth finish.

Cover FX Pressed Mineral Foundation

Sensitive skin types look no further than this oil-absorbing Cover FX foundation.

The mineral-oilfree, paraben-free, and fragrance-free formula provides buildable coverage sans any threat of irritation.

Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Compact Foundation

It has a non-cakey, natural skin-like finish that works with oily and dry skin types alike.

Don’t worry, it’s not cakey at all.

And it comes in 40 shades, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for you.

Cover FX Pressed Mineral Foundation

Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation

Need superhuman staying power?

This budget-friendly hero packs a serious punch with its promise of 24-hour coverage.

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Born This Way Pressed Powder Foundation too faced

Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Powder Foundation

Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder

Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Powder Foundation

Turn Up The Base Versatile Powder Foundation

Maybelline Super Stay 24-Hour Hybrid Powder-Foundation