Powder Foundation

[minakokanmuri]

Hi everybody! I'm looking for a powder foundation with light-medium coverage. I know MAC just came out with one...but I'm not a big fan of the packaging. I've heard of Bare Minerals, but a lot of people say that it makes dry spots on the face show up even more. Thanks for your help!

 

[Winnie]

Clinique's perfectly real compact make up is great! The packaging is cute too

However lately I've just been using my MSF natural which provides a light coverage too!

 

[Kuuipo]

The best powder makeup I have ever used is NARS, it doesn't look powdery or oxidize or look creepy pink . It also doesn't emphasize wrinkles, which is so cool. Duo Matte from MUFE is very, very good too, and it comes in a nice range of shades. Shiseido makes nice powder makeup-but there are a few too pink looking ones in the bunch.
I don't like mineral makeup much because in general it comes off shiny and metallic, and the more you buff it, the shinier it gets.

 

[SweetCheeks]

NARS or Shiseido - they are under the same company now and both are great brands/products.

 

[Kiseki]

La Prairie's Cellular Powder Foundation. It has a flawless finish and looks great when buffed into the skin.

 

[Janice]

Stila Illuminating Powder Foundation = Love

 

[Myosotis]

I like Jane Iredale PurePressed Pressed Minerals SPF 20 . I use it with my 187 and it gives my skin a light and very natural looking coverage. No buffing is needed. Sometimes I use Blot Powder on top to control shine.
I love this stuff!

 

[Tonee]

Laura Mercier powder foundation - best in terms of overall quality. Minus points for price and quantity per compact.

Merle Norman Luxiva - worked wonders on my combination skin. I don't like the packaging but the product itself is really good.

Stila IPF - good color selection and coverage.

Alima - very good color selection and best mineral powder foundation I have used.

Maybelline Pure Stay - drugstore version of MAC Studio Fix, IMO and much cheaper.