Matte foundations for dry skin
14 foundations from 10 brands324 shades · $6.99–$42
Compare matte foundations for dry skin by type, coverage and formulation.
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14 matte foundations for dry skin, Cruelty-free, No drying alcohol, most reviewed
CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28
Full coverage · Gel
$15.13–$18.49
12 shades
bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation
Full coverage · Powder
$42
35 shades
Milani Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation
Full coverage · Powder
$7.99–$19.50
10 shades
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15
Buildable coverage · Powder
$39.50
30 shades

About matte foundations for dry skin
Type, coverage and formulation
By type, 13 are foundation and 1 is skin tint.
By coverage, 7 are full coverage, 4 are medium coverage and 2 are buildable coverage.
By formulation, 6 are powder, 3 are stick and 1 is gel. 4 have no formulation listed.
Prices and shade ranges
Prices start at $6.99 and reach $42. Half of the 14 foundations are listed at $16 or less. The lowest price is for Essence Foundation Stick.
The widest shade range is Essence Foundation Stick, with 43 shades. 3 of the 14 come in 40 or more shades.
Where this list comes from
Finish and skin type are taken from the details each retailer publishes for a product. Where a retailer gives none, they are read from the product's name and description. Preferences come from the claims each retailer lists (vegan, cruelty-free, oil-free, non-comedogenic, clean), the SPF in the product name, and the published ingredient list, which decides fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones and parabens. 7 foundations have no finish listed and are left out of this list. 25 foundations have no skin type listed and are left out of this list. 182 foundations have no cruelty-free claim and are left out of this list. 14 foundations have no ingredient list and no alcohol-free claim and are left out of this list.
The default order is by number of reviews across the retailers that sell each product. CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 has the most, with 10,016.