Fabulous face powders for mature skin
Face powders are a staple for many beauty routines as gone are the days of heavy, super thick layers clogging up our pores.
In 2025, there are now plenty of options on the market that feel fresh on the skin and give a light sweep of coverage. Powders come in a couple of different finishes, each with their own benefits, with plenty of them also being really beneficial and great for mature skin.
Pressed powder or loose powder?
It's the age old question many of us wonder, is pressed or loose powder better? As a general rule, loose powders tend to be great for areas where there may be more oil on the skin such as the t-zone. You may also find as the weather warms up a loose powder is ideal for a sweat-prone face or anyone who has menopausal skin. Just be careful not to over-apply as it's always easier to add more rather than try to remove powder. You can also use blotting papers to touch up the skin throughout the day without adding more product.
Pressed powders are undoubtedly more practical thanks to less mess, making them the perfect option for people who are constantly on the go and want to top up throughout the day. They often give a more buildable coverage and are favoured by many people who want to set their foundation. Pressed powders can often have a high-coverage finish, so be sure to apply sparingly if you prefer a more natural look.
The best face powders to shop in 2025
Whether you're happy to invest in a luxury formula such as Laura Mercier's Translucent Powder, or you'd prefer a budget price point product suitable for daily use like Maybelline's Fit Me, read on for our pick of the best face powders for mature skin to buy in 2025...
Airbrush Flawless Finish
Stunning compact aside, Charlotte Tilbury's powder is refillable and offers a smoothing and blurring finish to your skin. The micro powder brightens a dull complexion, whilst ensuring any excess shine is kept to a minimum.
Translucent Loose Setting Powder
We rate Laura Mercier's famous loose setting powder thanks to its micro-refined silica and light-reflecting particles that help to blur pores and give a soft, natural finish to the skin. It can be used on dry, combination and oily complexions, and we're big fans of the weightless yet flawless-feeling formula.
Fit Me Matte & Poreless Oil Control Setting Powder
At the budget end of the scale sits this trusty option from Maybelline. This affordable powder boasts oil control, but we like the lightweight buildable finish that's easy to apply whether you choose to wear it alone or over foundation.
Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder
With a soft matte finish, NARS' perfecting powder boasts the inclusion of niacinamide to help minimise the appearance of pores and improve the appearance of uneven skin. The long-lasting formula is ideal for setting foundation if you have a long day at the office or a fun evening out planned.
Flawless Finishing Pressed Powder
No7's Flawless Finishing Pressed Powder is available in six shades and its lightweight formula makes it a great mid price point option. Containing vitamin E and hyaluronic acid to help give your face a hydrated appearance, this skin blurring formula is great for chucking in your handbag to use daily.
Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Setting Powder
This has become a huge hit with powder lovers as not only is it lightweight on the skin, it also lasts a really long time. The powder itself is incredibly fine meaning you only need a very small amount of the product to achieve your results.
There is also a lavender shade available which can work wonders under tired eyes.
Mineralize Skin Finish
This slow-baked option from MAC has been a staple in many beauty routines for years, and it's not hard to see why. It has a satin finish thanks to its pearlised formula, and there's the the option to use it for setting or sculpting, too.
Glossier Wowder, £24
Don't like applying lots of layers onto your skin? Then Glossier's Wowder is the ideal lightweight companion for your complexion.
Airset Radiant Loose Setting Powder
Offering a unique cream-powder texture, this Saie powder has a radiant formula, meaning it won't leave your skin looking dry and cakey. It minimises the appearance of oil, whilst also giving a natural-looking finish.
Pressed Powder
If you're new to pressed powder and want to try it out before committing to something more pricey, then look no further than Collection's popular budget-friendly option. For less than £3, it helps to control oil whilst giving a soft velvety-feeling finish.
Easy Bake Loose Powder Pound Cake
Available in 10 different shades, Huda Beauty's face powder will certainly become a favourite in your makeup bag. Branded a "hard-working formal', this mixture is ideal for baking and setting makeup while also dimming the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also has an added benefit of vitamin E to help nourish your skin over time.
Vitamin Enriched Pressed Powder
If your skin is a little parched, then this vitamin B-enriched formula from Bobbi Brown could be just the powder for you. It contains Hydro-Soft Powder Technology to lock in hydration and a soft-focus finish that looks both natural and radiant.
Poudre Universelle Libre Loose Powder
Chanel is certainly more of a luxury buy but you definitely won't feel cheated. Popular with celebrities and professional makeup artists, its an ultra-fine, smooth and translucent formula that reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores. Available in multiple shades too.
Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder
If you wear minimal makeup, you'll probably love By Terry's Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder. Infused with eight types of hyaluronic acid, this product is a makeup and skincare hybrid that helps with the staying power of your base, whilst also adding moisture to a dry-feeling complexion.
Jumbo Bake and Set Soft Focus Setting Powder 17.5g
Leaving your skin with a soft-silk finish, the face powered promises to lock in you makeup for up to 16hours making this your best beauty friend. At a reasonable £19 too, this won't feel like a heavy purchase.
Ambient Lighting Powder
Choose from eight shades in Hourglass' Ambient Lighting Powder and enjoy the buttery soft-feeling finish. Comfortable to wear, this option is definitely more of an investment but hear us out, because this clever product aims to emulate the effects of a flattering-looking glow, from morning light to candlelight.
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