7 Face Powders You Should Avoid Like the Plague

7 Face Powders You Should Avoid Like the Plague

Don’t want to look too white, orange, or cakey? Steer clear of these terrible powders

This is a TotalBeauty.com face makeup article

Readers say these powders emphasize every pore and fine line and leave you with cakey, discolored, acne-ridden skin. To make sure you don’t end up regretting your next powder purchase, read this list and avoid these products at all cost.

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No. 7: L’Oreal Paris True Match Naturale Soft-Focus Mineral Finish, $15.25

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.9

“This stuff GAVE me wrinkles and emphasizes every pore, wrinkle, line, and imperfection creating a chalky, cakey mess.”

No. 6: E.L.F. Mineral Foundation, $5

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.9

This powder does “nothing for [my] face as far as complexion improvement.”

No. 5: CoverGirl TRUBlend Minerals Loose Powder, $7.79

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.8

“Whenever I wear this and step out into the sun, I get negative comments about the intense shimmer.”

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