One of the reasons I switched to powder foundation was that I found they did not come off the way liquids and creams did. I have not tried many mineral powders- luckily found a keeper in Lumiere Cashmere almost right away and loved it, (and no rubbing off), so I have no idea if some are a problem in that way.I always moisturize first and spritz my stippler /duo fiber brush with water as I apply- don't know if that makes a difference, but it stays put for the whole day and I never see it on my clothing necklines like I did with the liquids.

I think that what happens with many mineral powders, is that the oils in your face dissolve the makeup. Parts of your face can be more oily than others, causing uneven wear. I find that in summer, when we tend to perspire more, my powder makeup can look patchy really quickly. I wear Makeup Forever Mat Velvet+ liquid foundation to give the coverage and long wear I need in the summer. Also, if you don't exfoliate regularly, you have a more uneven skin tone, and the foundation wears differently. Another big culprit is your moisturizer- not waiting for the cream to absorb into the skin fully can create patchy makeup application, and again, and some lotions can dissolve makeup. Try waiting until you cannot feel any lotion on your skin before applying your makeup, and exfoliate regularly. You can also try a makeup primer on your face before you apply your foundation, however I find these to feel very heavy. Korres 24 Hour Wild Rose Moisturizer is THE BEST thing ever. It feels like no other lotion you've ever used. It soaks right into your skin, so you need the tiniest bit, and it leaves absolutely no greasy look or feel. It also doesn't feel heavy on your skin. It is all natural and doubles as a face primer!! My liquid and mineral powder foundation has never looked so good- and neither has my skin!