The Best Powder Foundations in Canada

One of the best foundations to wear all day long is Lancome Dual Finish. It is a matte finish powder that is especially suitable for oily skin types. While this powder promises the full coverage, many users say that they could get a sheer and medium application with it.   

Lancome Dual Finish powder foundation is also all about versatility. It is suitable for normal, dry, oily and combination skin types. You can use it for quick touch-ups throughout the day, or cover imperfections and blemishes.   

One of the reviewers noted that she cannot say enough great things about Lancome Dual Finish powder foundation. It is long-lasting and does not feel heavy. It evens out skin tone and smooths away blemishes. “I have large pores and this foundation evens out my pores to give me a wonderful finish.” There are so many shades to choose from so you are sure to find your perfect skin tone match, she added.  

Speaking of oily skin, L’Oreal Paris Infallible is the best affordable powder foundation that mattifies without creating a cakey texture. One of the satisfied users of this powder noted that coverage lasts her through most of the day even on her oily skin.  

The weightless texture of powder provides full coverage, with a natural, fresh-looking finish. It is a breathable formula that feels comfortable on the skin even after several hours. (Because L’Oreal Paris Infallible Fresh Wear reduced shine it is not the best choice for dry skin.)   

Another reviewer noted as she was getting older her skin was getting too dry for the MAC Studio powder. She started combining the liquid version and the powder version of Infallible Foundation, and it worked perfectly for her face. The colour stays true and shows no oxidization, she added.    

Shiseido is another brand you can trust when it comes to creating a flawless look. This particular powder foundation features creamy texture and ActiveForce™ Technology that provides a flawless finish for up to 24 hours.   

As reviewers say, Shiseido Synchro adapts to your skin, whether normal, dry or oily and enhances its texture and evens tone while covering blemishes.   

One of those reviewers noted that this powder is all about perfect matte finish that can be layered if you want more coverage. Be careful about shades though, she added. She chose one lighter than the one recommended by her shade match and it was still slightly darker than ideal.  

BareMinerals is one of the best cosmetic brands that combines affordable prices and luxury quality. This loose powder foundation is made with only five vegan ingredients and minerals that provide a healthy looking, sheer-to-full coverage finish.   

Two reviewers who have been using bareMinerals for over a few decades noted, that Original Loose Powder Foundation provides natural looking finish. One of them works outside in the heat and the foundation lasts and stays on.  

This bareMinerals powder foundation also minimizes the look of pores without clogging them and covering imperfections while allowing your skin to breathe. The formula also includes SPF 15 protection against UVA and UVB rays.   

If you are looking to add a full-coverage powder foundation to your makeup routine, look no further than Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus. It is a pressed powder that provides twelve-hour matte wear.   

The powder is ideal for those looking to immediately reduce the appearance of pores and control shine throughout the day. It is also a favourite among makeup artists who work with photographers: this Mac Studio powder is sweat and humidity-resistance, hence does not require constant touch up.   

A reviewer, who had been using this foundation since she was nineteen years old, noted that Mac Studio Fix Powder stood the test of time. It never has to be reapplied; the powder lasts all day even during hot summer, feels weightless and gives skin a bright completion, she added. The reviewer continued that she gets compliments all the time on how flawless her skin looks. 

Highly rated powder foundation, Neutrogena Mineral Sheers also comes at a low price. However, based on various reviews, the quality, feel and application act as a more expensive product.   

Overall mineral powder foundations are most suitable for those who are particular about using only natural products on their skin. Minerals, as makeup components, are gentle on sensitive skin. For instance, this Neutrogena loose powder is made of organic, fragrance-free ingredients and does not irritate prone to acne or rosacea skin. The powder also contains Vitamins A, E and C which help to create a flawless finish.      

Aveda Inner Light Mineral foundation was created for normal and sensitive skin (especially those with an allergy to talc and rosacea). However, as per some reviews, stay away from this powder foundation if your skin is prone to acne or you are trying to cover up discolorations.   

For anyone else, this mineral powder does the trick of smoothing skin, giving it a glow without accentuating pores and reducing its oily look throughout the day. If your skin is more on the dry or normal side, make sure to use a moisturizer or a primer before applying Aveda powder foundation.   

A reviewer shared a tip for flawless application of Laura Mercier powder by using a damp sponge for more medium coverage works. “When applied damp, it covers my pores and I can use this without any under-eye concealer,” she noted.  

This Laura Mercier powder foundation is a lightweight, oil-free formula that provides a natural finish. Due to medium coverage, this powder reduces oily shine while hydrating formula reduces the appearance of pores and lines.   

Other reviewers say that the foundation lasts the whole day, even thought it feels lightweight on skin.    

Kosas Cloud powder foundation is another talc-free vegan product. Unlike most previously mentioned products, this particular powder provides a light type of coverage. The formula contains bamboo stem extract which absorbs oil leaving the skin soft, and passion fruit leaf extract to reduce the appearance of fine lines.   

Basically, this Kosas power foundation is for anyone who prefers to keep their skin looking as close to natural as possible, with a slightly smoothed, healthy glow. 

“It is delicate and does not feel heavy on the skin, and removes shine without looking super matte, which is what I need,” observed one user.   

You have already seen some budget-friendly foundations with SPF on this list. However, Guerlain is not only one of the most luxurious powder foundations with SPF, but also (based on many reviews) the most comfortable, hydrating powder foundation for dry skin. A satisfied user of this foundation noted that she tried many high-end brands and this one is the softest, smoothest coverage you could find: it stays true all day long and feels light and airy on the skin.  

Dual-faceted pigments of the powder lighten the face, leaving a healthy glow, yet reducing oily shine. While it lasts long enough to get you through the day, the Guerlain Parure Gold Radiance also masterly covers signs of fatigue. It provides a youthful-looking finish even to mature types of skin. Of course, another factor is a sophisticated-looking black case that is compact enough to carry around even in a smallest purse.   

While you have to consider your skin tone when buying any of the previously mentioned powder foundations, this Etude House Zero Sebum drying powder suits most skin tones. It is designed to reduce facial oil and can be used not only as a powder, but also as an eye primer or dry shampoo for greasy hair.   

One of the users with excessively oily skin type applied the Etude powder and her face has not been oily all day.  

Etude Korean setting powder is talc-free and mostly contains minerals, sugar polymer and cotton extracts. Those elements help to keep skin bright and shine-free.