If there’s one product I’d always find sitting atop my grandmother’s vanity, it’s the compact powder – a sworn-by solution to soak up excess sebum, blur pores, and lend an even-toned complexion, even in the absence of foundation. This one-swipe wonder formulation is a beauty bag essential, an instant pick-me-up for a flawlessly spotless finish, and you *must* own one.
Besides helping you touch up on the go (it often even comes with its own poof sponge and mirror to help make application effortless and convenient), compact powders prevent creasing and help set your makeup without making it look cakey or patchy.
Today, compact powders are no longer confined to just coverage – they come power-packed with ingredients such as vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and turmeric, and even offer sun protection. Read on, for we have rounded up the best budget-friendly compact powders you can add to your cart pronto.
Nykaa Bestseller
Reasons To Love: 16-hr Oil Control, SPF 28 PA+++
Price : INR 259
Maybelline New York Fit Me’s matte and poreless compact powder is available in six shades and boasts SPF 28 PA+++ to protect against UVA and UVB rays. Dab the applicator on the compact and swipe it across your skin for an even-toned appearance.
SPF-Infused
Reasons To Love: Non-sticky, SPF 40 PA+++, Enriched With Vitamin E and Iron Oxides
Price : INR 285
This mattifying compact powder promises sun protection up to SPF 40 PA+++ and is enriched with vitamin E and iron oxides. Re-apply the powder every 3 to 4 hours for an oil-free, sheer coverage.
Hyaluronic Acid-Infused
Reasons To Love: Suitable For All Skin Types, Dermatologically Tested, Enriched With Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E
Price : INR 499
As the name suggests, MyGlamm’s Super Serum Compact Powder is imbued with the goodness of potent serums and soothing ingredients such as vitamin E and hyaluronic acid. Expert-approved and suitable for all skin types, this formulation sets your makeup while helping your skin retain moisture.
Shea Butter-Infused
Reasons To Love: Weightless, 12-hr Oil Control, SPF 20, Enriched With Vitamin E and Shea Butter
Price : INR 225
Dreaming of silky smooth skin? Even out your complexion with Faces Canada’s Weightless Stay Matte Compact which absorbs excess oil from your epidermis while adding a healthy dose of hydration.
Budget-Friendly
Reasons To Love: SPF 15, Smudge-proof, 100% Organic, Silicone-Free, Cruelty-Free
Price : INR 145
Biotique’s Magicompact contains minerals, multivitamins, and plant-enriched tints that visibly improve your complexion. The compact is available in four shades to complement multiple skin tones and is a long-lasting formula boasting SPF 15!
Vitamin C-Infused
Reasons To Love: 12-hr Oil Control, Enriched With Vitamin C and Turmeric
Price : INR 499
Mamaearth’s offering has been clinically tested to suit all Indian skin types and is crafted with turmeric and vitamin C to give you an unmistakable glow. Promising 12-hour oil control, this made-safe certified product deserves a spot in your makeup arsenal.
Nourishing and Longlasting
Reasons To Love: Longlasting, Paraben and Sulphate-Free, Enriched With Vitamin E
Price : INR 249
If reduced pore size is what you’re looking for, this is the product for you. SUGAR POP’s Longwear Compact boasts vitamin E and protects your skin from harmful UV rays. Its mattifying finish keeps your skin oil-free and shine-free all day long!
Homegrown Offering
Reasons To Love: 12-hr Oil Control, SPF 15 PA++, Water Resistant, Enriched With Vitamin E
Price : INR 259
Blur away imperfections and minimise those pores with Nykaa’s All Day Matte Compact Powder. It locks in moisture, owing to its vitamin E content, and offers up to 12 hours of oil control. The water-resistant formulation is also infused with SPF 15 PA++ to protect your skin from sun exposure.
For Day and Night
Reasons To Love: Weightless, 2-in-1 Compact Powder, Suitable For All Skin Types
Price : INR 429
This one takes you from day to night with its skin-illuminating and oil-controlling properties. A lightweight, highly blendable formula, the compact powder conceals all your blemishes, giving you a matte finish throughout the day.
Value For Money
Reasons To Love: Dermatologically Tested, SPF 18, Suitable For All Skin Types, Enriched With Vitamin E and C
Price : INR 350
A swipe across the skin with Colorbar’s Radiant White UV Fairness Compact Powder is all you need to keep greasiness at bay. Dermatologically approved and SPF-infused, this weightless formula helps your skin glow and sets your makeup in place.
