Beauty and lifestyle influencer Judy D encounters powder-obsessed artists taking matte makeup to a new extreme.

“A dewy foundation is perfect when you want a very natural makeup look,” says Talias. The light-reflecting finish creates a soft shine on the skin for an ultra-glowy, your-skin-but-better appearance, ...

While current makeup trends have skewed more dewy than matte, the best powder foundations still have a place in everyday makeup routines thanks to their fail-proof application—just pat on, and go!