Best Compact Powder Foundations Updated May 2025
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Best Compact Powder 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
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Picked by 123 people this week!
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Picked by 123 people this week!
Picked by 123 people this week!
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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
Picked by 123 people this week!
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9.8

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9.8

L'Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Oil Free Foundation Powder, W4 Light Medium, 0.33 oz, Packaging May Vary
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Functionality
Duration
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9.8

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L'Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Oil Free Foundation Powder, W4 Light Medium, 0.33 oz, Packaging May Vary
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9.7

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9.7

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Pressed Face Powder Makeup & Setting Powder, Natural Ivory, 1 Count
Quality
Skin tone
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Coverage
Color match
Powder quality
Save 13% + 15% Coupon
Save 13% + 15% Coupon

9.7

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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Pressed Face Powder Makeup & Setting Powder, Natural Ivory, 1 Count
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9.5

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9.5

Covergirl Clean Invisible Pressed Powder, Lightweight, Breathable, Vegan Formula, Ivory 105, 0.38oz
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Lightweight
Effectiveness
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Save 22% + $2.99 Coupon
Save 22% + $2.99 Coupon

9.5

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Covergirl Clean Invisible Pressed Powder, Lightweight, Breathable, Vegan Formula, Ivory 105, 0.38oz
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9.4

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9.4

Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation, Medium-to-Full Coverage Makeup, Matte Finish, 220, 1 Count
Coverage
Longevity
Weight
Oiliness
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Save 40% + 15% Coupon

9.4

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Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation, Medium-to-Full Coverage Makeup, Matte Finish, 220, 1 Count
Coverage
Longevity
Weight
Oiliness
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9.3

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9.3

Revlon ColorStay Pressed Powder Face Makeup, Longwearing, Fragrance-Free, Noncomedogenic, 830 Light Medium, 0.3 oz
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Finish
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Save 25% + 25% Coupon
Save 25% + 25% Coupon

9.3

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Revlon ColorStay Pressed Powder Face Makeup, Longwearing, Fragrance-Free, Noncomedogenic, 830 Light Medium, 0.3 oz
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Premium Pick

9.0

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9.0

LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Baked Balance-N-Glow Illuminating Foundation - Fair - Buildable Sheer to Light Coverage - Satin Finish
Coverage
Natural look
Ease of application
Foundation quality
Lightweight
Glow
Premium Pick

9.0

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LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Baked Balance-N-Glow Illuminating Foundation - Fair - Buildable Sheer to Light Coverage - Satin Finish
Coverage
Natural look
Ease of application
Foundation quality
Lightweight
Glow

8.9

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8.9

COVERGIRL Outlast All-Day Ultimate Finish Foundation, Classic Ivory
Coverage
Value for money
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Lightweight
Ease of application
Texture

8.9

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COVERGIRL Outlast All-Day Ultimate Finish Foundation, Classic Ivory
Coverage
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Lightweight
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8.8

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8.8

Covergirl Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle Blurring Pressed Powder, Buff Beige, 0.39 Oz.
Quality
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Skin care
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Save 50% + $3 Coupon

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Covergirl Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle Blurring Pressed Powder, Buff Beige, 0.39 Oz.
Quality
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Best Value

8.6

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8.6

e.l.f. Prime & Stay Finishing Powder, Sets Makeup, Controls Shine & Smooths Complexion, Delivers A Matte Finish, Vegan & Cruelt...
Value for money
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Lightweight
Coverage
Best Value

8.6

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e.l.f. Prime & Stay Finishing Powder, Sets Makeup, Controls Shine & Smooths Complexion, Delivers A Matte Finish, Vegan & Cruelt...
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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
Save 51%
Picked by 123 people this week!
Save 51%
Picked by 123 people this week!
Picked by 123 people this week!
Best Overall
Popular

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
Picked by 123 people this week!
Save 51%
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