Face powder seems like a basic product, but it is very easy to end up buying the wrong item. The reason for this is the lack of knowledge about the ingredients that make a good face powder. It is important to know what they are, as the right ingredients help mattify the face and absorb oil, keep makeup from sliding off throughout the day, and provide a radiant glow.

The best face powder formulas also feel light on the skin and go well with blush and foundation.

Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15
Made from a combination of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, mica, and bismuth oxychloride, this face powder sits comfortably on the skin and is also easy to apply. It is lightweight and covers the skin with a natural, luminous finish. The powder is also vegan and can help fight dark circles, as well as fine lines and wrinkles.

Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder
This face powder boasts of its ability to provide a bright, illuminating finish on the skin. Mica, talc, and silica used in the powder help blur away fine lines and wrinkles and diffuse the light hitting your face. Meanwhile, the rose wax and almond oil help keep the skin hydrated throughout the day, enabling the product to blend flawlessly.

Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Unlike others, this powder doesn’t come in the form of a cake. The loose powder formula prevents caking under the eyes and helps lock in makeup for up to 16 hours, which is virtually unheard of. It also absorbs oil better than others, creates a flawless finish, and works on pretty much every skin tone, although people with oily, combo, or normal skin will like it better.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Highlighter
The ingredients used in this face powder have been dermatological tested, so you know you’re getting the best for your skin. The MAC multi-mineral complex and vitamin E-rich formula delivers a dimensional yet natural-satin finish, hiding the fine lines and wrinkles as well. The powder keeps the makeup intact better than most and is great for all skin tones.