Powder foundation is making a notable comeback in makeup routines in 2023

Too covering, annoying, opaque… I powder foundation he has long suffered from his reputation and dry dehydrated skin has not even touched him with a stick. But that was before! Lightened in talc, the new formulas can also be enriched with active healing ingredients to even out the complexion while providing comfort. Here’s everything you need to know about powder foundation before you slip it into your makeup bag.

What skin type is powder foundation suitable for?

Once feared by skin lacking in comfort, the next generation of powder foundations are nothing like those of our high school years.

Philomène Autef, coach and make-up artist of Make Up For Ever, explains to to miss :

At the time, the products have been formulated mainly with talc, an interesting ingredient for reducing excess sebum but which is drying. This was the big problem with powder foundations which suddenly marked all the micro-zones of dehydration and were visible on the skin.

Today we are able to create products that look much more natural and do not dry out. They are much more comfortable and no longer have that almost theatrical opaque side that made them difficult to wear on a daily basis.

According to the professional, all skin types can now succumb to the practicality and nomadic packaging of powder foundation, provided you have a skincare routine that does not neglect hydration:

This is the product perfect for normal to oily skin, but with good preparation it also works very well on dry skin. Don’t hesitate to put a hydrating serum under your day cream to plump up your skin before applying makeup. The powder foundation will be easier to apply and the result will be even more homogeneous.

How to apply powder foundation?

There are several techniques for applying a powder foundation: for a full coverage result, you can use the applicator provided in the case (or your makeup sponge), or opt for a kabuki/classic powder brush for a lighter result .

It is also possible to combine the two methods to obtain a customized result: “We apply a first layer of product with a brush to even out the complexion, then we add a little material to the sponge to correct imperfections and redness.” , advises Philomène.

The powder foundation is applied after creamy and fluid products. The make-up artist explains to to miss :

If you’re using a liquid concealer or cream highlighter, apply it to your skin first, then switch to powder foundation and other products that may have a powdery texture like blush and bronzer.

No need to set it with a loose powder or compact – formulated to have a matte finish and smooth skin texture, it’s enough on its own to make baby skin.

Make Up For Ever HD Powder foundation for the skin

Available in 38 shades to flatter all skin tones and undertones, the latest addition to the family Ever HD Skin Makeup intends to wipe out all a priori on powder foundation. Corrects and mattifies the complexion without neglecting comfort and is resistant to water and perspiration.

Maybelline Superstay 24H powder foundation

Formulated to withstand all the tests of daily life (heat, humidity, friction, etc.), the powder foundation Maybelline Superstay 24 hours promises a perfectly matte and unified complexion for 24 hours. It’s rare that your foundation lasts this long, but it’s always nice to know you can count on it! It is available in ten bright shades.

Tarte Foundation in Amazonian clay powder

The powder foundation Amazonian cake clay contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate, vitamin E to protect, and amazon clay to absorb excess oil and smooth skin. Thanks to its buildable coverage and second-skin texture, it evens out and corrects small imperfections without plaster effect.

Paul&Joe N Powder Foundation

For a clear, unified complexion, Paul&Joe offers theirs Powder Foundation No “bare skin” effect that blurs imperfections and deposits a veil of luminosity on the skin. Contains orange flower water, jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid and eucalyptus leaf extract to pamper the epidermis and refresh the complexion.

bareMinerals Barepro Pressed Powder Foundation 16H

Thanks to its talc-free formula, the powder foundation Barepro Pressed 16H by bareMinerals corrects the complexion without drying out the skin. Ultra resistant, it promises hold up to 16H, without a mask effect.

Aime care powder foundation

A hybrid product between skincare and make-up, the Aime care powder foundation evens out the complexion by reinforcing the skin barrier thanks to a formula enriched with prebiotics and hyaluronic acid. Contains an SPF 30 to protect the skin from sun damage.