The best vegan powder foundations for a flawless, shine-free complexion
Looking for a new powder foundation? Whether you’re already into powders or fancy switching up from liquid formulas, here’s our updated round up of the best powder foundations to get your hands on right now. This is a 100% vegan selection!
What are the benefits of powder foundations?
Before you skip over powder, here’s what it actually does well:
Quick and easy application: it effortlessly blends in and you simply can’t get it wrong.
Buildable coverage: layer it up or keep it sheer, customise the coverage to suit your needs.
Less likely to clog pores especially if you choose a mineral powder. Perfect for acne-prone skin.
Perfect for warm climates: Unlike liquid formulas that tend to melt, powder holds up well in humidity and heat.
The top 5 vegan powder foundations right now
Fenty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation
This foundation pulls double duty: keeping skin shine-free while staying breathable and light. Designed with Fenty Beauty’s Blur Filt’r technology, it smooths the look of skin and softens the appearance of fine lines, giving a clean, soft matte finish that wears comfortably from morning to midnight.
Use a sponge for a sheer layer or press in with a flat brush for more coverage.
RRP: £35 - Find it on Fenty Beauty, Cult Beauty
bareMinerals Original Loose Mineral Foundation SPF 15
When it comes to powder foundations, this is the OG one that keeps topping everyone's list - and for good reasons!
A true icon in the brand’s lineup, this cult-favorite formula is made with just five mineral ingredients and helps promote clearer, healthier-looking skin over time, making it a favourite for both makeup minimalists and skincare lovers.
Available in 30 shades, it delivers sheer-to-full coverage that never looks cakey or settles into lines. It is infused with Mica powder gives it that smooth, silky texture, while iron oxides and pearls add tone and radiance.
Plusm it includes mineral SPF 15, and is gentle enough for sensitive skin.
RRP: £36.50 - Find it on bareMinerals, Cult Beauty
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation
With buildable coverage and a natural matte finish, the powder foundation features optical blurring powders that diffuse the look of pores, fine lines and texture for a smooth, soft-focus finish.
Infused with plumping Hyaluronic acid, smoothing Castor Seed oil and Amazonian clay to control shine, the formula is powered by ingredients that treat your skin while you wear it.
Bonus: it comes with a touch-up sponge for easy application on the go.
RRP: £38 - Find it on Tarte
Lawless Beauty Skin-Smoothing Talc Free Perfecting Powder
This could be the soft-matte fix your complexion’s been waiting for.
It delivers buildable, medium coverage with a second-skin finish that blurs without masking, perfect for smoothing over pores, softening texture and dialing down shine without losing your glow.
Infused with hydrating Phytosqualane, oil-absorbing Kaolin clay and light-diffusing Perlite powder, it balances and perfects in one effortless step.
RRP: £38 - Find it on Cult Beauty
Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation
This top-tier performer delivers lightweight yet buildable coverage that looks like real skin, only better.
The formula blends seamlessly while blurring the look of pores, texture and uneven tone, thanks to its soft-focus effect.
Infused with nourishing Avocado oil and moisture-boosting Glycerin, it wears comfortably throughout the day without settling or drying you out.
RRP: £49 - Find it on Natasha Denona or Cult Beauty
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