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Powder Foundation As much as I love no-makeup makeup, sometimes I just crave a full glam look. And for me, that starts with a flawless face of foundation.

As much as I love my skin tints (and I really do), there are days when I want that full-beat, pore less matte complexion. And when those days come, I always reach for a full-coverage powder foundation.

Great for oily or combination skin types, powder foundations give you the coverage of a liquid with the mattifying properties and easy application of a powder. You can use them all over your face for a flawless look, or just dust them on over your favorite liquid or cream for extra coverage.

KVD Vegan Beauty Lock-It Powder Foundation

KVD has long been THE go-to brand for extremely high-coverage foundations and concealers. (One of their original concealers was designed to cover tattoos!) So it’s no surprise that the brand’s Lock-It Powder Foundation has amazing coverage.

This foundation has been around for years now and has quite the cult following for its crazy coverage and transfer-free finish. It’s also super convenient to apply thanks to the built-in sponge applicator.

Skin Type: All skin types
Finish: Diffused matte finish
Formulation Details: 100% vegan and cruelty-free
Number of Shades: 14

Recommended For: If you want to try a powder foundation and want one that does exactly what it claims, this is the best overall pick of the bunch. It has truly incredible, buildable full coverage, a decent shade range (though not as good as the other brands on the list), and a fantastic finish that’s matte yet blurred at the same time.

My favorite thing about this foundation is how long it lasts. When they say long wear, they mean long wear! Once set, this product doesn’t transfer or rub off — it stays put all day.

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder

If you want an excellent powder foundation at an amazing price, you can’t do better than L’Oreal Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder. In element, I’d go as far as to say that this is the only drugstore powder foundation that’s worth your money.

There’s a lot to love about this foundation. It’s easy and quick to apply, it covers everything you want it to cover, and it lasts for 24 hours. (It’s even waterproof!)

Skin Type: All skin types
Finish: Matte
Formulation Details: Non-comedogenic and dermatologist-tested
Number of Shades: 16

Lancôme Dual Finish Longwear Powder Foundation

Lancome’s Dual Finish Longwear Powder Foundation is a classic product that’s been around for as long as I can remember. It was one of the early powder foundations on the market and it’s still just as good after all these years.

This product is incredibly versatile and buildable. You can wear it sheer as a setting powder or build it up for a full-coverage look. It is definitely on the pricey side at $49, but if you want to splurge, this is an excellent powder foundation that does it all.

Skin Type: Normal, oily, or combination skin
Finish: Matte finish
Formulation Details: Buildable, long-wearing formula
Number of Shades: 21

Recommended For: If you want to treat yourself to something luxurious, this Lancome powder is an amazing splurge. It’s tried and true and has been a favorite of many for years and years. The packaging is beautiful and the powder is silky smooth and blends in flawlessly.