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11 Best Drugstore Powder Foundations

Your wallet will thank you for choosing one of these budget-friendly drugstore powders
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Powder foundation can work miracles for oily skin, but let's not kid ourselves: Some powder foundations are simply better than others. Take the ones on this list, for example. Reviewers swear these best drugstore powder foundations work just as well as their expensive counterparts -- for a fraction of the price.

They control shine, look natural and don't settle into fine lines or wrinkles, and they all cost less than $13. Plus, some reviewers even swear these powder foundations are suited to dry skin as well as oily skin. Sound too good to be true? We promise it's not. Here, the 11 best drugstore powder foundations.

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Best Drugstore Powder Foundation No. 11: CoverGirl Simply Powder Foundation, $7.74
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 7.9*
Why it's great: "For a bargain product, this is exceptionally good," says one reviewer. "It looks natural ... and controls oil better than mineral foundation." Another reviewer adds, "This gives more coverage than a normal pressed powder, but is not heavy like liquid foundation." Overall, reviewers agree this powder provides good coverage and "looks natural."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for CoverGirl Simply Powder Foundation here.

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Best Drugstore Powder Foundation No. 10: Ulta Mineral Powder Foundation, $14
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.0*
Why it's great: Reviewers "love, love, love" this powder foundation because "the coverage is so great yet so natural looking." One reviewer says, "I've found my dream foundation ... it covers incredibly well, while still looking very natural." Overall, reviewers say, "this stuff is great."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Ulta Mineral Powder Foundation here.

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Best Drugstore Powder Foundation No. 9: Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder, $3.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.4*
Why it's great: "Amazing," raves one reviewer about this drugstore powder foundation. "It applies easily with a kabuki brush and it really does keep my skin matte." Others agree, adding it "beats out brands triple its price" and "stays put all day."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder here.

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Best Drugstore Powder Foundation No. 8: CoverGirl TruBlend Pressed Powder, $8.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.5*
Why it's great: "I use this powder every single day," raves on reviewer. "I have oily skin and this goes on so smooth and even every time." Another reviewer adds, "Finally, a perfect pressed powder ... I love how it goes on translucent, but still makes my skin look even-toned and fresh."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for CoverGirl TruBlend Pressed Powder here.

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MAY 17, 2016 | SHARES
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