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Best powder foundation?

My3sons — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:58:59 GMT

I am looking for opinions on a good powder foundation with great coverage. I have tried the Tarte and that is better than Bare Minerals IMO, but I am wondering if there are some others that may be even better. I am out and need to order soon. TIA!

Re: Best powder foundation?

ilovedaisies — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:06:30 GMT

I am very happy with my Laura Geller Balance n Brighten. As with any powder on a mature face, I use it with a light hand. I also use her Spackle before any foundation.

Re: Best powder foundation?

151949 — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:07:13 GMT

I think the best one i ever tried was Halo. Thank goodness it was given to me by a friend who said she felt the color was too light for her, because it is outside of my MU budget - way too pricey. However, if you don't mind what you have to pay for it - it's a super product.

Re: Best powder foundation?

Katharita — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:11:17 GMT

I agree with the Smashbox Halo powder. It's so finely milled. Sephora and Ulta have more shade choices than when I bought it from the Q.

It's dreadfully expensive, but there's a many-years supply in the jar. Getting it 20% off during a sale will take the sting out a bit.

Re: Best powder foundation?

Trix — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:23:37 GMT

There are so many "great" powder foundations on the market I'm going to sound like a fool with the number I list as being ones I have used and loved. I really don't have a front running favorite in this group.

In no particular order I love the following because they wear well on my skin; look natural; and offer a great color range:

loose: Tarte's Amazonian Clay, Smashbox Halo; pressed: MAC's Studio Fix, Nars Powder Foundation, Lancome's Dual Finish, Laura Mercier's Smooth Finish, Pur Minerals.

The following I have used and they are impressive, but didn't wow me as much as those I listed above:

loose: Jane Iredale's loose mineral foundation, MAC's Mineralize; pressed: Clinique's Perfectly Real, Laura Geller's Balance-N-Brighten, and Becca's Perfect Skin Mineral Powder.

Re: Best powder foundation?

imarunninggirl — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:56:07 GMT

I've tried them all and if I had to choose just one, I'd choose Philosophy Supernatural Airbrushed. Next would be Laura Geller Balance & Brighten. Halo would fall somewhere on the list below those two. Bare Minerals wouldn't even make my personal list as I find it's too cakey looking and accentuates rather than covers imperfections such as lines and wrinkles.

Re: Best powder foundation?

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 14:55:13 GMT

Unfortunately, it's going to be a trial and error thing. What others like doesn't mean it's going work for you. I like IT Celebration Foundation and Laura Geller's Baked Elements.

Re: Best powder foundation?

silkyk — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 15:33:52 GMT

I only use Everyday Minerals (order online) and LOVE their products and customer service. I switched to them years ago when BM changed their formula without notifying customers and their new foundation gave me a horrible rash. No problem with Everyday Minerals!

Re: Best powder foundation?

BigBro6 — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 15:35:25 GMT

I love Laura Geller Balance & Brighten, still using after 12 or so years. Doesn't go into wrinkles.

Re: Best powder foundation?

virgosun — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 15:39:23 GMT

I've recently started using It Celebration Foundation Illumination over a tinted moisturizer with spf and really like the look since I haven't used a powder foundation in years. It gives me a medium cover and a nice creamy glow.

Re: Best powder foundation?

Katcat1 — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 16:01:33 GMT

Last year I tested out Urban Decay's cream to powder foundation in a compact. The finish is exceptional. If you have a chance try it out at ULTa or Sephora.

Re: Best powder foundation?

Katluvr58 — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 16:29:48 GMT

I have used many and my favorites have been, Hello Flawless by Benefit (very creamy and covers very well), Laura Mercier mineral powder (also creamy), Halo, Celebration Foundation (if applied very lightly), BE and NYX version of Halo.

Re: Best powder foundation?

kristan — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 17:00:47 GMT

Skinn cotton minerals.

Re: Best powder foundation?

Pro211 — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 17:09:14 GMT

I recently started using Celebration foundation and I love it! I really thought I wasn't going to like it . I'm 53 and thought it would settle in my lines. But it doesn't and looks great.

Re: Best powder foundation?

RainyDayGal — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 17:26:09 GMT

I like IT Celebration Foundation. I don't get the fabulous cover Jamie does but I do like it. I just have to use something to cover my redness in addition to using the foundation. But it feels nice on the skin and has a natural look. I find myself reaching for it a lot.

Re: Best powder foundation?

leavesgalore — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 19:56:36 GMT

I have been using the It Cosmetics Celebration Foundation regular in Fair and like it for its natural finish. I just got the It Cosmetics Celebration Foundation Illumination In Fair and I like this better than the regular for its brightening effect. It has a nice medium coverage.