Powder Foundations: An Essential for Oily Skin in Summers

Picking up a mattifying ,light weight foundation that applies beautifully might seem like a distant dreams ,and that’s only because you’re looking in the wrong category. Most mattifying foundations aren’t formulated well, others are far too high coverage, and just in case you’ve hit jackpot, you might not have the time and finesse to apply liquid foundations. Enter, powder foundations. They rarely clog pores and its powder formulation is perfect controlling excess moisture, while providing the right amount of coverage. If you’re struggling to keep your makeup in place these summers, try a powder foundation. Ahead are some of our favourites.

Clinique Superpowder Double Face Makeup is a lightweight formula that does not clog up your pores and is easily blendable. Looking for a flawless natural finish? give this product a try. It is also formulated with ingredients that are non-comedogenic.

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Much like its liquid foundation counterpart, this powder foundation is a long lasting one, especially on oily skin. The luxe foundation comes with a soft makeup sponge with two sides – one that gives you sheer to medium coverage and the other that gives you fuller coverage.

If your on-the-go lifestyle needs you to look polished, without burning a hole in the pocket, give this one a try. The powder foundation comes with a sponge that can be used damp and dry, to customise coverage. It gives you a sheer to medium coverage, keeping you looking fresh, even when you don’t feel like it.

For all those women who love a powder foundation, but can’t find anything that works for their dry skin, this one might just work. Its hydra-touch formula is specially meant for dry skin. It offers a smooth, even application and just the right amount of coverage. Use it along with a damp beauty blender for that glowing coverage.

Here’s a powder foundation that checks out all the boxes – it’s full coverage, it controls shine, it reduces appearance of texture, it’s mattifying, it doesn’t dry out skin, it photographs beautifully and it comes with an impressive shade range. Its finely milled formula blends well and gives a flawless finish even when you’re on the go.

With transformative properties of primer, concealer, foundation and powder, this powder foundation by L’Oreal is your one-stop solution. Its soft sponge, can be used dry or wet, depending on the kind of coverage you’re looking for. If your struggle with oily skin intensifies on hot days, this may be the foundation you’re looking for.

This brand new entrant in the powder foundation department is the much loved Fit Me liquid foundation into a powder format. The powder cake foundation is ideal for a light weight, natural finish. If you’re skincare junkie, you will love that its formula is infused with the goodness SPF 32 PA+++.

The line was designed to match 30 skin tones, and it's derived from a basic formula of no more than five key ingredients. It looks like a powder, but it buffs on like a cream and provides a perfectly airbrushed finish for a flawless, illuminated complexion.