TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.9* Why it's great: "Just wow," raves one reader. "[This powder] leaves the most amazing airbrushed and soft-focus finish, and is not at all cakey." Another reader says, "This powder does everything it claims it does. It makes your skin look absolutely luminous." Even though it's a bit pricey, reviewers say "a little goes a long way."
Why it's great: One reviewer said this powder ensures that her "T-zone stays shine-free." She went on to say that it's nearly undetectable on skin and sets makeup "without settling into fine lines or dry patches."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: "This is by far my favorite powder," exclaims one reviewer. "It stays on all day and looks very natural. It keeps my face looking matte and shine-free." Another reader says, "This is the absolute best setting powder I have ever bought in my life. It's a tad on the expensive side, but it is completely worth it."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: "For the price, this is an awesome product," says one reader. "It really does absorb oil to create a naturally matte finish without making you look dry or like you're wearing a lot of makeup." Others readers love that "it feels so natural and it's easy to use." One reader comments, "I have horribly oily skin and this makes it look flawless. It's very lightweight and does not clog your pores. I love this product."
Why it's great: "If you're going for the 'I am naturally beautiful' look, this is the product for you," says one reviewer. "It provides sheer coverage without feeling cakey or pasted on." Other reviewers say it is "the greatest powder ever" because it "looks good in pictures, and keeps skin matte all day." Plus, "it's got a silky smooth finish."
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.