The 5 Best Powder Foundations for Full Coverage in 2024

Complexion perfection can be yours with these fabulous powder foundations.

Updated:

29 Feb 2024

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A powder can do more than just set your make up in place, the right powder can actually transform the finish of your make up.

We have collected a selection of our favourite powders with full coverage, which are packed with pigment, so you won't be disappointed!

And if you've ever wondered what to put in your makeup bag, then a good powder foundation is definitely worth keeping in your arsenal.

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Here are the 5 Best Powder Foundations in NZ

M.A.C Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation 15g

M.A.C Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

$77.00

4.7 of 291 reviews

This powder compact can be used either as a foundation or as a setting powder. Neatly contained in M.A.C’s classic black compact case, Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation is perfect for keeping in your bag for on-the-go touch-ups. This product’s portability is particularly handy if you’re looking for the best powder foundation for oily skin. The formula is designed to help control shine and deliver matte coverage all day long.

M.A.C’s worked hard over the past decade to deliver a vast range of shades, so you’ll surely find one that blends seamlessly into your natural skin tone. Or, use Powder Plus Foundation in a colour that’s one shade darker for contouring or defining features. We love the velvety finish because it’s so versatile. You can build M.A.C. Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation from medium to full coverage, so you can face whatever the day or night brings.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Matte Velvet Skin Blurring Powder Foundation 11g

MAKE UP FOR EVER Matte Velvet Skin Blurring Powder Foundation

$76.50

4.7 of 62 reviews

If you're looking for a full-coverage foundation to hide skin imperfections, this powder from MAKE UP FOR EVER is the makeup for you. As its name implies, Matte Velvet Skin Blurring Powder Foundation not only gives coverage but also has a blurring effect that evens out your skin tones for a very natural result. This pressed powder foundation can move with the skin, so you'll never end up with a chalky look at the end of a long way of wear.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Matte Velvet Skin Blurring Powder Foundation is an excellent option if you're looking for consistent coverage throughout the day. The compact comes with a double-sided sponge. The white side delivers light coverage, whereas the black side delivers full coverage. With this versatile tool you have options for preventing your powder foundation from becoming cloggy as you touch up shiny spots. Matte Velvet Skin Blurring Powder Foundation is also suitable for humid conditions, as the formula is water-resistant.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation SPF10

$92.00

4.6 of 72 reviews

This full coverage powder foundation range from classic beauty house Estée Lauder comes in 24 shades. Arming you with a fully customisable powder foundation was the prime aim when this compact was designed. The applicator sponge can be used for full coverage, but its velvety side can tone things down to deliver medium coverage too. Simply wet the sponge, and this matte foundation transforms into a sheer, beautiful, long-wearing makeup.

Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation won’t budge from humidity, rain, or on-the-go perspiration. This multipurpose makeup can also be used as a setting powder over another Estee Lauder foundation for an impressive, matte finish. Although Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation offers full coverage, it won't clog pores, making it a perfect solution for daily use.

Mirenesse Skin Clone Mineral Face Powder SPF15

$72.00

4.5 of 19 reviews

A truly beautiful mineral foundation that blends into the skin effortlessly for a flawless, perfect complexion. This compact foundation is also vegan friendly and contains SPF 15.

Mineresse Skin Clone Mineral Face Powder will deliver light or sheer coverage—simply apply it with a powder brush—as well as it can offer full coverage. This powder has a lightweight, natural finish and an SPF of 15.

Clarins Everlasting Compact Foundation SPF9 10g

Everlasting Compact Foundation rates among our best powder foundations if you're looking to achieve full coverage. The applicator offers two options. Use the velour side for full coverage, or the smooth side if you want to apply extra coverage to areas with blemishes or other marks. Clarins Everlasting Compact Foundation prides itself on consistent 15-hour wear, so it won't slip off during the day. The ultrafine texture can hold up against perspiration, humidity, and heat. That's what you want from a foundation: a shine-free, matte finish that you won't have to touch up.

Everlasting Compact Foundation is also suitable for city slickers. The SPF 9 formula fights sun damage as well as the effects of pollution on the skin.

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