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Top 10 Best Powders at the Drugstore in 2022! | Best Drugstore Powders

January 24, 2022

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Top 10 Best Powders at the Drugstore in 2022! | Best Drugstore Powders

DRUGSTORE POWDERS

DRUGSTORE POWDERS

Powder. Some of us are afraid of it, and some of us are just a teensy bit too attached to the stuff.

I like to think I have a healthy relationship with powder these days. I still use it everyday, but I try to avoid diving in the deep end and going swimming in it. And when it comes to the drugstore powders that I use, I have high expectations.

See, I want my powders to do their jobs in silence. They need to stand up to whatever my skin or the weather throws at them, but they need to remain invisible and not complain. In literal terms, I just want my powders to blend into my skin, avoid looking dry or powdery, and definitely refrain from caking and curdling by the end of the day.

While I have become more of a minimalist when it comes to most makeup products, I find that powder is just too specific to have just one. Depending on what type of look I want, which other products I’m using, and how long I need my makeup to last, I will set my face with different powders. Here are a bunch of my favorite powders and what I use them for.


*UPDATED: New powders have been released since this post was originally published. In order to keep this info current and super helpful, I have changed some of my top drugstore powder picks to keep up with the times. I plan on updating consistently as new products are released!

Table Of Contents

  1. L’Oreal True Match Powder
  2. Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder
  3. Maybelline Fit Me Loose Powder
  4. CoverGirl Clean Fresh Pressed Powder
  5. Essence Brighten Up Banana Powder
  6. Pacifica Cherry Velvet Matte Setting Powder
  7. Pacifica Neutralizing Mattifier Soft Focus Translucent Powder
  8. Catrice Prime + Fine Waterproof Mattifying Powder
  9. No7 Lift and Luminate Powder
  10. e.l.f. Halo Glow Setting Powder
  11. Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

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L’Oreal True Match Powder

LOreal True Match PowderA great everyday, all-purpose powder. It comes in a great shade range and provides a bit coverage, which is great considering that L’Oreal doesn’t really claim this products provides any coverage. I use this on medium-coverage days when I want to have a flawless overall look without a ton of liquid foundation.  | ⇢ READ REVIEWS

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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder

Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless PowderMaybelline Fit Me Powder also comes in a great shade range, though the coverage is lighter than the L’Oreal mentioned above, IMO. The powder leaves a natural finish on the skin, and does a good job of disguising pores and blurring imperfections.  | ⇢ READ REVIEWS

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Maybelline Fit Me Loose Powder

Maybelline Fit Me Loose PowderLoose powders often come in one or two white and light shades, so this one is unique in that it actually comes in a variety of shades. This powder excels when used as a light setting and finishing powder, rather than a baking powder.  | ⇢ READ REVIEWS

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CoverGirl Clean Fresh Pressed Powder

CoverGirl Clean Fresh Pressed PowderThis pressed powder is free from talc, mineral oil, parabens, sulfates, formaldehyde and more, and it is also vegan. The main ingredient, mica, is one of my favorites because of its super smooth, silky and skin-blurring finish.  | ⇢ READ REVIEWS

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Essence Brighten Up Banana Powder

Essence Brighten Up Banana PowderIt is quite rare that I use a banana powder, but when I do, I find that this is one of the easiest options. The shade isn’t too yellow and the powder is very finely milled. I like that I can dust it over my concealer for some extra brightness without worrying that it will cake up or make me look like both the cake and the baker simultaneously.  | ⇢ READ REVIEWS

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Pacifica Cherry Velvet Matte Setting Powder

Pacifica Cherry Velvet Matte Settiing PowderPacifica products are 100% Vegan and Cruelty Free, and overall just more natural. I particularly appreciate this fact in a loose powder, which tends to be inhaled more often than other products. The cherry scent is a sweet bonus, too.  | ⇢ READ REVIEWS

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Pacifica Neutralizing Mattifier Soft Focus Translucent Powder

Pacifica Neutalizing Mattiing Soft Focus Translucent PowderA Vegan and Cruelty Free mattifying powder that actually mattifies. The powder works well over most foundations to control oil and prevent foundation from breaking down prematurely. Not to mention, isn’t this packaging just something you want to pull out of your makeup bag every day?  | ⇢ READ REVIEWS

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Catrice Prime + Fine Waterproof Mattifying Powder

Catrice Prime Fine Waterproof Mattifying PowderIs it waterproof in the pouring rain? Maybe not. But I think this humble drugstore powder holds its own against my dripping sweat when I decide to work out in public and I don’t want to look like I’m trying too hard. Hey, I want to look like I have it all together, not like I’m bumping along on the strugglebus.  | ⇢ READ REVIEWS

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No7 Lift and Luminate Powder

No7 Lift and Luminate PowderThe designation, “finishing powder” is what many powders aspire to be, yet most fail to get anywhere close. This No7 powder is extremely finely-milled and so it blends seamlessly into your skin, rather than sitting on the surface. It works well to lightly set your makeup, though it can also be applied a bit heavier for a redness-reducing effect.  | ⇢ READ REVIEWS

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e.l.f. Halo Glow Setting Powder

e.l.f. Halo Glow Setting PowderHalo Glow Setting Powder is created by finely milling lab-grown sapphires. This is said to give your skin a glowy, blurred, and soft-focus filtered effect like no other powder. Perfect or people who need a bit more setting powder to combat oiliness, but want to keep as much luminescence as possible.  | ⇢ READ REVIEWS

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HONORABLE MENTION: Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

Rimmel Stay Matte PowderThis was my OG powder pick. I used this non-stop for years when my skin was on the oilier side of the spectrum. It’s a great all-in-one powder that can be used to mattify the t-zone, yet also buffs into the rest of your face beautifully in order to set your makeup without leaving your skin looking dry.  | ⇢ READ REVIEWS

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That’s all for today!

If you liked this post, check out this one too >> Top 10 Best Concealers At The Drugstore! | Drugstore Concealer

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Comments

  1. Sun Mi says

    May 25, 2017 at 5:15 am

    The Hourglass powders are so pretty but they are so expensive. I’m looking for good dupes. Any suggestions?
    Thanks!
    -Sun Mi

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    • Kay says

      May 25, 2017 at 9:25 am

      Hi Sun Mi! Trust me, I’m always on the lookout for great dupes too, because yes, the Hourglass powders are very expensive. I don’t have anything right now, but when I do, you will definitely hear about it in a super-excited post! Keep checking back, and thanks for reading! 🙂 xo

      Reply
  2. Rain says

    May 24, 2017 at 12:57 am

    This is just what I was looking for. Summer is my favorite time of year. But I have trouble controlling my oily skin while still looking light and fresh. Great suggestions.
    –Rain

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  3. Rosalie says

    April 19, 2017 at 3:56 am

    The Elf cream eyeshadows last forever on my eyes and they are so cheap! I love them!- Rosalie

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    • Kay says

      April 20, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      I love them too! Thanks for reading! 🙂 xo

      Reply
  4. Clemmie says

    February 15, 2017 at 2:59 am

    Hello, I want to subscribe for see all the updates, where
    can i do it please help.

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    • Kay says

      February 15, 2017 at 9:10 am

      Hello Clemmie, you can subscribe via the signup form in the sidebar. Also, you can also find a sign up button in the navigation bar. 🙂 Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  5. Maryann says

    November 13, 2016 at 11:43 pm

    Hi, I was wondering what you think about the Hourglass palette? It’s so expensive, do you think it is worth buying? I’ve heard mixed things. ??

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    • Kay says

      November 14, 2016 at 2:54 pm

      Hi Maryann! Personally, I think it is worth it, but not everybody will feel that way. It’s not the most pigmented thing, so if you are looking for strong highlighters, then you’ll be disappointed. However, the powders do give off a beautiful sheen, so if you just want a subtle healthy glow, then these work beautifully for that. Hope this helps! 🙂 xo

      Reply
  6. Rella says

    September 28, 2016 at 8:59 am

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE Milani Baked Blushes. I rarely use anything else, and I have almost all of them.

    Reply
    • Kay says

      September 29, 2016 at 10:56 am

      They are awesome blushes, I totally agree! Thanks for reading 🙂 xo

      Reply
  7. Isla says

    September 25, 2016 at 10:54 am

    You probably didn’t intend this, but this post gave me an idea. People are super into capsule wardrobes these days, so why not a capsule makeup collection? Use a small group of makeup that’s not overwhelming, and change it seasonally? I’m going to do it!

    Reply
    • Kay says

      September 26, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      Actually, I did! I created a free email course on the subject if you’re interested. Check it out here >> Capsule Beauty Challenge
      Great suggestion, BTW, and thanks for reading 🙂 xo

      Reply
  8. Pat says

    September 17, 2016 at 7:27 am

    I just want to say that I think the photos in this post are gorgeous! Amazing swatches and pretty flat lay. Good job — Pat

    Reply
    • Kay says

      September 18, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Why thank you, Pat! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jimmy says

    August 11, 2016 at 9:17 am

    Another awesome post!

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