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, 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.
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.