Best face powders July 2026
Finding the right face powder can make all the difference for a flawless, long-lasting makeup look. Whether you need to control shine, set your foundation, or even out your skin tone, this guide will help you compare the best options available. We've analysed their features, pros, and cons to help you find the perfect match for your skin type and needs.
Last updated: 23 June 2026
Powder: Top 5
1
Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Powder 9g
from £5.7810 stores
from £5.78
10 stores
2
Max Factor Creme Puff Pressed Powder 14g
from £4.1910 stores
from £4.19
10 stores
3
Clinique Stay Matte Sheer Pressed Powder 7.6g
from £19.9911 stores
from £19.99
11 stores
4
Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF15 10g
from £21.059 stores
from £21.05
9 stores
5
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder 14g
from £2.258 stores
from £2.25
8 stores
The Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder is designed to give the skin a smooth, shine-free finish that lasts. In addition to its mattifying effect, it offers sun protection and has illuminating properties for a natural-looking radiance.
Pros
Provides a matte, pore-blurring finish
Includes sun screen for UV protection
Illuminating properties for a subtle glow
Suitable for normal, combination, and oily skin
Cons
Relatively small quantity (9g)
No refill option available
Max Factor's Creme Puff is a classic pressed powder that delivers a reliable matte finish. It's suitable for all skin types, including dry skin, and comes in a generous 14g compact that offers great longevity.
Pros
Generous quantity (14g)
Suitable for all skin types, including dry
Provides a classic matte finish
Can be used as a powder foundation
Cons
Does not contain sun screen
Lacks fragrance-free or mineral properties
Clinique's Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder is an excellent choice for those with sensitive skin. It's allergy-tested, fragrance-free, and paraben-free, offering a sheer, oil-controlling matte finish with added sun protection.
Pros
Allergy-tested and fragrance-free
Paraben-free formula
Includes sun protection
Sheer, natural-looking matte finish
Cons
Smallest quantity on the list (7.6g)
Sheer coverage may not be enough for some
This Clinique product acts as both a finishing powder and a light powder foundation, offering more coverage than a typical sheer powder. Its mineral, fragrance-free formula includes SPF 15, making it great for sensitive skin and daily wear.
Pros
Acts as a light powder foundation
Includes SPF 15 sun screen
Allergy-tested and fragrance-free
Mineral-based formula
Cons
Typically in a higher price range
No refill option is available
Rimmel's Stay Matte Pressed Powder is a cult favorite known for its exceptional ability to control shine for hours. This fragrance-free and paraben-free mineral powder comes in a generous 14g size, making it a long-lasting and effective option.
Pros
Excellent oil-control properties
Large quantity (14g)
Fragrance-free and paraben-free
Mineral-based formula
Cons
Does not offer sun protection
Not specified as suitable for dry skin
Compare specifications
| Skin type | Normal, Combination, Oily, All | Normal, Combination, Dry, Oily, All | Normal, Combination, Dry, Oily, All | Normal, Combination, Dry, Oily, All | Normal, Oily, All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula | Compact powder | Compact powder | Compact powder | Compact powder | Compact powder |
| Refill | No | No | No | No | No |
| Features | Illuminating/Highlighting, Sun screen, Matte, Mineral, Powder Foundation | Matte, Powder Foundation | Sun screen, Matte, Paraben free, Fragrance free, Powder Foundation, Allergy tested | Sun screen, Matte, Mineral, Fragrance free, Powder Foundation, Allergy tested | Matte, Mineral, Paraben free, Fragrance free, Powder Foundation |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
