Best Compact Foundations Updated May 2025

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Best Compact Foundations
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

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10.0

LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Award-Winning Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Powder Foundation - Fair - Buildable Light to Med...
Natural looking
Product quality
Lightweight
Ease of application
Texture
Picked by 123 people this week!
Picked by 123 people this week!

10.0

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LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Award-Winning Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Powder Foundation - Fair - Buildable Light to Med...
Natural looking
Product quality
Lightweight
Ease of application
Texture

9.6

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9.6

COVERGIRL Outlast All-Day Ultimate Finish Foundation, Creamy Beige, 0.4 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Coverage
Value for money
Skin tone
Lightweight
Ease of application
Texture

9.6

2
COVERGIRL Outlast All-Day Ultimate Finish Foundation, Creamy Beige, 0.4 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Coverage
Value for money
Skin tone
Lightweight
Ease of application
Texture

9.1

3

9.1

TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation | Full coverage, Weightless, Skin fit, Satin Glow Finish, Korean Makeup Cushion Foundati...
Coverage
Look
Foundation quality
Lightweight
Longevity
Texture

9.1

3
TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation | Full coverage, Weightless, Skin fit, Satin Glow Finish, Korean Makeup Cushion Foundati...
Coverage
Look
Foundation quality
Lightweight
Longevity
Texture

8.8

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8.8

L'Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Oil Free Foundation Powder, W4 Light Medium, 0.33 oz, Packaging May Vary
Color match
Value for money
Coverage
Powder quality
Functionality
Duration

8.8

4
L'Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Oil Free Foundation Powder, W4 Light Medium, 0.33 oz, Packaging May Vary
Color match
Value for money
Coverage
Powder quality
Functionality
Duration

8.7

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8.7

CoverGirl Aquasmooth SPF 20 Compact Foundation, 725 Buff Beige, 0.4 Ounce
Coverage
Ease of application
Color
Product quality
Smoothness
Lightweight

8.7

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CoverGirl Aquasmooth SPF 20 Compact Foundation, 725 Buff Beige, 0.4 Ounce
Coverage
Ease of application
Color
Product quality
Smoothness
Lightweight

8.6

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8.6

Maybelline New York Dream Matte Mousse Foundation, Classic Ivory, 0.64 oz.
Coverage
Skin tone
Texture
Quality
Ease of application
Lightweight

8.6

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Maybelline New York Dream Matte Mousse Foundation, Classic Ivory, 0.64 oz.
Coverage
Skin tone
Texture
Quality
Ease of application
Lightweight

8.5

7

8.5

COVERGIRL Smoothers AquaSmooth Makeup Foundation Ivory, .4 oz
Coverage
Makeup quality
Smoothness
Ease of application
Foundation quality
Weight

8.5

7
COVERGIRL Smoothers AquaSmooth Makeup Foundation Ivory, .4 oz
Coverage
Makeup quality
Smoothness
Ease of application
Foundation quality
Weight

8.4

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8.4

Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation, Medium-to-Full Coverage Makeup, Matte Finish, 220, 1 Count
Coverage
Longevity
Weight
Oiliness

8.4

8
Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation, Medium-to-Full Coverage Makeup, Matte Finish, 220, 1 Count
Coverage
Longevity
Weight
Oiliness

8.3

9

8.3

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Pressed Face Powder Makeup & Setting Powder, Classic Ivory, 1 Count
Quality
Skin tone
Value for money
Coverage
Color match
Powder quality

8.3

9
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Pressed Face Powder Makeup & Setting Powder, Classic Ivory, 1 Count
Quality
Skin tone
Value for money
Coverage
Color match
Powder quality

8.2

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8.2

COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation, Natural Beige 0.4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Value for money
Coverage
Ease of application
Natural look
Smoothness
Moisturizing

8.2

10
COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation, Natural Beige 0.4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Value for money
Coverage
Ease of application
Natural look
Smoothness
Moisturizing

Our Top Choice

10.0

1

10.0

LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Award-Winning Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Powder Foundation - Fair - Buildable Light to Med...
Natural looking
Product quality
Lightweight
Ease of application
Texture
Picked by 123 people this week!
Picked by 123 people this week!

10.0

1
LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Award-Winning Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Powder Foundation - Fair - Buildable Light to Med...
Natural looking
Product quality
Lightweight
Ease of application
Texture