Matte foundations
10 foundations from 9 brands220 shades · $16–$64
Compare matte foundations by type, coverage, skin type and formulation.
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10 matte foundations, Silicone-free, Mineral, most reviewed
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15
Medium coverage · Powder
$29–$39.50
32 shades
Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation
Medium coverage · Powder
$53
32 shades
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15
Buildable coverage · Powder
$39.50
30 shades



About matte foundations
Type, coverage, skin type and formulation
By type, 9 are foundation and 1 is skin tint.
By coverage, 6 are medium coverage, 1 is sheer coverage and 1 is light coverage.
By skin type, 10 are listed for oily skin, 9 are listed for combination skin and 8 are listed for normal skin. A foundation can be listed for more than one skin type.
By formulation, 9 are powder and 1 is stick.
Prices and shade ranges
Prices start at $16 and reach $64. Half of the 10 foundations are listed at $38 or less. The lowest price is for Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation.
The widest shade range is Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation, with 40 shades. 1 of the 10 comes in 40 or more shades.
Where this list comes from
Finish is taken from the details each retailer publishes for a product. Where a retailer gives none, it is 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. 14 foundations have no ingredient list and no silicone-free claim and are left out of this list. 10 foundations have no mineral claim and are left out of this list.
The default order is by number of reviews across the retailers that sell each product. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 has the most, with 15,124.