Recommendations for a good pressed powder foundation?

[MMMommy]

I've been using Lancome's Dual Finish Pressed Powder for years now, and I'm in search of a more economical substitute. I also used to use MAC's StudioFix powder foundation, which I found to be too heavy as I got older.

Any recommendations for a good pressed powder foundation? Nothing creamy or moist.

Thanks for any input!

[amldaley]

I no longer use pressed powder (I use Bare Minerals) but when I did, I really liked Cover Girl. Cheap, I know, but it was light and easy to apply with decent coverage.

[melissaflorida]

I was going to suggest MAC StudioFix, lol. I use it and am 43 yo. I don't use it under my eyes, I use a liquid concealer.

~Melissa

[DrSally]

When I read the title, I was just going to suggest Lancome. I don't use it, but had a friend that did, and it matched her darker skin perfectly and totally evened out the tone. It is expensive though.

I've heard good reviews of Covergirl Trublend. Might be worth trying since it's so cheap.

[daniele_ut]

I just got some Mary Kay creme to powder foundation and I like it a lot. It's really does glide on like a powder, though it's creamy in the compact. It's not too heavy on my face either. It was around $14. I had been using Everday Minerals but never really like it much on me.

[srhs]

I used the same Lancome one for years. I liked the consistency, but I was a tough shade match.
Anyway, I now use and love BeautiControl's Wet/Dry Foundation. It's $21 retail. (Full disclosure: I'm actually a consultant to get the discount for myself, but I'm not trying to sell anything!!) Anyway, I wear it dry and love it. (It's dry in the compact; you just have the option to wet the sponge for thicker coverage.) If you are wanting something in addition to foundation, this would be too much. But something stand alone, .

[dcmom2b3]

I had a Christian Dior powder foundation that I loved. This was several years ago, hopefully they still make it.

ETA: Sorry, [slaps head] I didn't catch that you were looking for a more economical substitute. Dior ain't that (which is why I haven't bought it for years).

[bubbaray]

Pur Minerals is a pressed mineral foundation -- not loose powder like the others. I like it the best.

[greatcanuk]

I haven't tried these myself but here's what Paula Begoun (the Cosmetics Cop) recommends--

Best Inexpensive Foundation With Sunscreen for Normal to Dry Skin:
Revlon ColorStay Makeup with Softflex for Normal to Dry Skin SPF 15 ($12.99)
Clinique Dewy Smooth Anti-Aging Makeup SPF 15 ($21.50)
Almay Line Smoothing Compact Makeup SPF 15 ($13.99)
Paula’s Choice All Bases Covered Foundation SPF 15 ($14.95)

Best Inexpensive Foundation with Sunscreen for Normal to Oily/Combination Skin:
Revlon Beyond Natural Skin Matching Makeup SPF 15 ($12.99)
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup SPF 20 ($10.99)
L’Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup SPF 17 ($9.99)
Paula’s Choice Best Face Forward Foundation SPF 15 ($14.95)

Best Inexpensive Foundation without Sunscreen for Normal to Dry Skin:
Cover Girl TruBlend Liquid Makeup ($9.49)
Sonia Kashuk Perfecting Liquid Foundation ($10.49)
Rimmel Recover Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Foundation ($7.99)

Best Inexpensive Foundation without Sunscreen for Normal to Oily/Combination Skin:
L’Oreal Paris Ideal Balance Balancing Foundation for Combination Skin ($12.49)
Maybelline New York Pure.Makeup ($5.99)
Prestige Cosmetics MultiTask Wet/Dry Powder Foundation ($7.49)

Here's what she recommends for Best Inexpensive Pressed Powders--

Cover Girl Advanced Radiance Age-Defying Pressed Powder ($6.99)
NYC (New York Color) Smooth Skin Pressed Face Powder ($1.99)
e.l.f. Cosmetics Clarifying Pressed Powder ($1)
Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy Luminous Matte Pressed Powder ($11.99)

(I put in both foundations and pressed powders because I couldn't tell which were pressed powder foundations.)

HTH,
Camille

[khm]

As someone who is CONSTANTLY looking for (and failing to find) a "good for me" foundation and has yet to find something that I truly like..... If you have one that makes you happy, and you can afford it, keep at it. I'm envious.