When it comes to face makeup, most of us will go to amazing lengths in order to find that perfect product. That one foundation, powder or concealer that completely hides spots, minimizes lines and creates an overall flawless finish. (Does one such product even exist?) We will spend a ton of cash — maybe not on one product, but on the hundreds we've tested in a lifetime — read reviews until we're dizzy and, of course, allow makeup artist after makeup artist to convince us that their product is the best. That's a lot of work for a category of makeup that shouldn't really get noticed, right? Well, in order to put an end to this madness and to hopefully save you a few bucks, we thought we'd share a list of the top-rated face powders according to our readers, along with a few editors' picks.
We combed through thousands of reviews to bring you the most helpful, insightful tidbits about the best face powders on our site. Readers claim these powders are winners amongst a sea of mediocre face products.
So before you set your makeup again, take a gander at the best powders on this list and ask yourself: "Self, would you say such lovely things about the powder you just topped your foundation with?" If the answer is no, it's time to hit the drugstore aisle or beauty counter — armed with this list of the 14 best face powders.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.3* Why it's great: Reviewers say this finishing powder is "good for oily skin." They describe the consistency as "similar to flour — really fine and thin." Reviewers also rave that this product "gives a glow to your skin and is actually good for your skin" because it doesn't clog pores. As one reviewer says, "Whenever I want that airbrushed look to blur the lines and imperfections, this does the trick."
Why it's great: Beloved by beauty gurus like Tati Westbrook, Coty's iconic powder is a time-honored favorite. And its budget-friendly price isn't the only thing it has going for it: It sets makeup like a dream and blurs imperfections so, so nicely.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.6* Why it's great: This powder gives reviewers "picture perfect" skin. "It keeps shine away ... and doesn't look cakey," says one reviewer. Others agree, saying it gives them "light, natural coverage" that is "flawless."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.9* Why it's great: "I love the feeling of this powder on my skin, as it is velvety soft, nourishing and never cakey," says one reviewer. The result is "soft, natural and flattering." "This powder does it like no other," writes another reviewer, who calls it her "fix for oily skin." Overall, readers agree this powder "looks seamless after application, and the coverage is nice and very natural."
When it comes to face makeup, most of us will go to amazing lengths in order to find that perfect product. That one foundation, powder or concealer that completely hides spots, minimizes lines and creates an overall flawless finish. (Does one such product even exist?) We will spend a ton of cash — maybe not on one product, but on the hundreds we've tested in a lifetime — read reviews until we're dizzy and, of course, allow makeup artist after makeup artist to convince us that their product is the best. That's a lot of work for a category of makeup that shouldn't really get noticed, right? Well, in order to put an end to this madness and to hopefully save you a few bucks, we thought we'd share a list of the top-rated face powders according to our readers, along with a few editors' picks.
We combed through thousands of reviews to bring you the most helpful, insightful tidbits about the best face powders on our site. Readers claim these powders are winners amongst a sea of mediocre face products.
So before you set your makeup again, take a gander at the best powders on this list and ask yourself: "Self, would you say such lovely things about the powder you just topped your foundation with?" If the answer is no, it's time to hit the drugstore aisle or beauty counter — armed with this list of the 14 best face powders.