Ever wish the entire world would see you through a gauzy Mayfair filter? As the name and design embossed on the powder suggest, Smashbox Photo Filter Powder Foundation, $42, essentially gives your face the Instagram treatment. In addition to color pigments, it contains light-filtering particles that blur imperfections and make skin naturally luminescent. It also stays put all day, thanks to special technology borrowed from medical-grade liquid bandages. Seriously. This stuff doesn't budge.

Foundation minimalists rejoice: Clé de Peau Radiant Powder Foundation SPF 23, $150, comes with a brush for a light dusting of powder. Or, for more concentrated application, use the sponge. The formula is chock-full-of light-reflecting particles that make your skin glowy — but not too glowy.

Nars All Day Luminous Powder Foundation SPF 24, $48, feels unbelievably velvety. It has buildable coverage and, like the Urban Decay, can be applied wet or dry. And, you don't have to worry about it settling into pores or fine lines.

Cult-favorite Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation, isn't for everyone -- particularly if you have oily skin. Fortunately, Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Makeup Compact SPF 29, $64, has the same silky texture, but offers a matte finish and enough coverage to use as concealer.

Tough-to-match skin tones present a challenge for compact foundation, which doesn't allow you to mix multiple hues together to make a perfect match. However, you still might be able to find one that works for you. Bobbi Brown Skin Weightless Powder Foundation, $48, comes in 20 shades ranging from pale ivory to rich espresso. The creamy powder blends easily and stands up to hot, humid weather.