7 Best Mineral Powder Foundation 2020 | The Sun UK

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The best mineral powder foundations are a super-easy step to silky-smooth skin and are perfect for anyone that loves 'clean' beauty products, free from chemicals and irritants.

What is mineral foundation powder?

Mineral foundation powder is mainly composed of good-for-you minerals like clay, zinc oxide, iron oxides, mica, and titanium dioxide.

They're antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and great for blemish-prone, oily skin or combination skin.

Mineral foundations also famously won't contain any oils, waxes, preservatives, synthetic fragrances or bulking agents.

Is mineral makeup really better for your skin?

Mineral makeup is preservative-free and non-comedogenic, which means it doesn't clog pores, which usually causes breakouts.

This makes these products are lot kinder to those with sensitive skin or those who suffer from acne.

So, if you suffer with enlarged pores or breakouts, it's really worth trying mineral makeup.

Many mineral makeup also contain zinc oxide, which is a natural, nontoxic sunscreen to prevent signs of photo-ageing and irritation.

Is mineral powder foundation better than liquid foundation?

If you are prone to breakouts or if you have sensitive skin, it's generally better to stick to powder foundation.

That's because mineral powder lays nicely over your pores and absorbs any oil and perspiration more easily.

Again this means it's less likely to clog your pores and lead to breakouts.

Loose powders are brilliant for blending thanks to ultra-fine pigments, while pressed powders are perfect for no-mess on-the-go touch-ups.

We've picked out the best mineral powder foundations for every skin type below. Your skin, but better...

1. Best star buy mineral powder foundation: Bare Minerals Original Loose Mineral Foundation SPF15

• Bare Minerals Original Loose Mineral Foundation SPF15, £29 from LookFantastic - buy here

The OG of mineral foundations, this little beauty has reached cult-classic status - and for good reason.

Anybody looking for a flawless complexion (that's everyone, right?), should have this in their beauty kit.

Comprised of just five mineral ingredients, the air-light powder glides over your skin and offers sheer to full coverage with buildable layers.

It's boosted with an SPF15 to protect your skin from ageing UVs, it reduces the appearance of pores and covers blemishes, and leaves a subtle, luminous glow while still controlling shine.

Are you still here? We thought you'd be off buying it already.

2. Best mineral powder foundation for dry skin: Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation Powder

• Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation Powder, £36 from Cult Beauty - buy here

Some powder foundations can be too matte for dry, flaky skin. Not this one.

Its soft, cream-like formula conditions your complexion as it covers.

Its lightweight blend glides on skin, leaving a fresh-looking finish that hydrates with shea butter and vitamin E.

Use dry for a second-skin sheer look, or wet your sponge or brush and build for fuller coverage.

3. Best mineral powder foundation for acne: Cover FX Pressed Mineral Foundation

• Cover FX Pressed Mineral Foundation, £32 from Beauty Bay - buy here

Blemish-prone skin? This mineral foundation will be your new BFF.

The medium to full coverage finish foundation features oil-absorbing kaolin clay, and is free from irritants like parabens, gluten, fragrances, and talc.

The buildable no-clog formula covers imperfections, banishes shine, and gives a smooth complexion without flaking or drying.

What's more, there's a whopping 40 shades, so there really is one for every skin tone.

4. Best mineral powder foundation for oily skin: Bobbi Brown Skin Weightless Powder Foundation

• Bobbi Brown Skin Weightless Powder Foundation, £33 from LookFantastic - buy here

Mineral powder foundations are generally a great option for oily skin, with many offering a matte finish.

The beauty of a mineral powder is that they offer a natural-looking matte finish with excellent shine-control without drying or flaking.

This gorgeous oil-free Bobbi Brown powder foundation does just that - it combats shine and conceals pores, blemishes and fine lines with a full coverage no-clogging creamy texture.

5. Best drugstore mineral powder foundation: GOSH Mineral Full Coverage Foundation Powder

• GOSH Mineral Full Coverage Foundation Powder, £6.66 from Superdrug - buy here

Fact: This is the best mineral powder foundation you'll find for under a tenner.

It offers fantastic coverage with just a small amount, leaves a no-cake finish, is light and buildable and, despite being a powder, offers a natural dewy finish.

Suitable for vegans, it's free of parabens and nasties, and leaves soft-focused, airbrushed skin. Form an orderly queue, ladies.

6. Best mineral powder foundation for rosacea: Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian clay airbrush foundation

• Amazonian clay airbrush foundation, £27 from Tarte Cosmetics - buy here

If you suffer with rosacea, redness, large pores or sensitive skin, you need this mineral foundation in your life.

The hypoallergenic powder is infused with soothing Amazonian clay and precious gemstone tourmaline, offering a radiant yet matte look but in a breathable, lightweight finish.

The full coverage formula reduces redness and covers imperfections yet offers a natural look that won't settle into fine lines. What more could you wish for?

7. Best texture mineral powder foundation: Lily Lolo Mineral Foundation SPF 15

• Mineral Foundation SPF 15, £15 from Lily Lolo - buy here

A favourite of those with sensitive skin because it doesn't cause any irritations, Lily Lolo's mineral foundation comes in a range of 20 shades and boasts an SPF of 15.

It's non-comedogenic and water-resistant, with antibacterial ingredients and mica, which reflects light to minimise the appearance of blemishes and fine lines.

Reviewers - from acne sufferers to those with dermatitis - are consistently impressed with the quality and coverage of this product.

Not sure which shade to choose? Not a problem - you can order samples of the range for £1.50 a pop.

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