A lot of women stay away from foundation because more often than not, the ones that they’ve encountered only dehydrate their skin, is a tone or two lighter than their real skin tone, can be too sticky or can basically be a blotched mess after a few hours. In today’s list, however, we’re giving you 7 highly recommended foundation products for you to choose from. Feel free to incorporate putting on foundation in your everyday makeup routine with these very good products!
1. Dior Airflash
What I like about this Dior product is that it produces a soft “airbrushed” effect. You’d look so camera perfect after putting this on!
“I used this product during a Dior makeover today – I loved the coverage – I have been wearing it now for 5 hours, and it still looks flawless. I was really surprised you actually did spray it right onto the face. We did blend it just a little with a makeup sponge. (Or a foundation brush would work as well) My face is usually oily in the T-Zone, and it has been 90 degrees today and humid, and my face does not look shiny or need blotting. The shade selection is kind of small – I am usually a MAC NW20 – and they matched me to 202 – so far the color has stayed true. Knowing that there is not a lot of product in the can, I’ll use for special occasions.”
2. Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation
This Laura Mercier foundation is oil-free (very important for a foundation!) and is long-lasting. If you want fresh and healthy looking skin, try this one. Your skin will be radiant. If you also need to cover up some skin blemishes, this can do the trick.
“I just found this foundation and I can not believe the way it makes my skin look. I have horrible malasma from being pregnant, and it covers it completely. I was really unsure because it is so freaking expensive, but now I am hooked. I will definitely be buying this again.”
- by rochelle99
3. LORAC Breakthrough Performance Foundation
LORAC is also oil-free and can help delay the formation of wrinkles! This is because it’s an anti-aging foundation that has SPF 14, which can help protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays.
“I love this foundation! Lorac’s entire prime and perfect lineup is a great start for a flawless face, but this foundation really completes the look. It has a creamy, thicker consistency than some (not runny at all), and you only need a small amount to cover the entire face. Plus, the formula is very buildable – if you want more coverage in a certain area, or want to apply more later in the day before going out, it still looks natural. One thing I’ve found is that if you use your fingers to apply instead of a foundation brush, you can rub in circular motions (the way you would apply moisturizer or night cream) and get heavier coverage.”
- by megheartsshoes
4. Make Up Forever Mat Velvet
Exclusively sold at Sephora, this product is a shine controlling, oil-free, water-resistant, complete coverage liquid foundation that can help cover up those blemishes and imperfections. Long lasting too!
“This foundation has superb matifying effect. I am certain now that I don’t need loose powder to set the foundation as it’s matte enough.”
5. Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel
The Perfekt Skin Perfection gelis a great buy because it’s an all-in-one vitamin enriched, sweat-resistant and water-resistant foundation. You can easily put this on and it is easily absorbed since it’s in gel form.
“This is a primer and foundation in one and it’s a great price. I’ve tried many foundations, always hoping the next one will make me look better than I actually do. This is a fantastic find!
I do Love this for days when I don’t need much coverage. I have huge pores, and this fills them in nicely and mattes down my skin for the day. It also does wonders for my redness and fine lines.”
6. Stila Sheer Color Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15
Stila’s foundation is one of my favorites in this lot. Sheer yet color tinted, this foundation is also a moisturizer that has SPF 15. Hence, you can definitely say that this is a sun-shielding tinted moisturizer.
“It will actually make your skin look better with silk amino acids, pomegranate extract, and White Willow Bark.”
7. Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation
Best foundation not only for artists but for the woman who wants to have amazingly flawless skin. The HD Invisible Cover Foundation is oil-free and will hide all imperfections known to mankind. Now that’s what I call ultimate coverage!
You can buy this gem of a product for $40 over at Sephora.
“It was created to compliment the skin yet make you look more amazing than ever…”
Hi Olga!
Thanks for the list!
I tried Makeup Forever HD but it shows my lines. I’m in my mid-40s and I need a foundation that doesn’t emphasize my crowsfeet. :) Any suggestions?
Tink
Hey Tink,
Yeah, Makeup Forever HD unfortunately does that. What you might want to try is a foundation by Dior or Guerlain. A friend of mine (who’s 43) swears by Guerlain Parure Extreme Foundation (she needs good coverage too). It sets in nicely and gives a beautiful even tone. If you want to use something lighter, they also have Parure Aqua – that is if you need sheer coverage. And these 2 are excellent for winter, they both have SPF yet they shield your skin from the
harsh weather!
What kind of moisturizer do you use? Is it very thick? I find that the thicker the moisturizer is, the worse the makeup looks after a couple of hours… I now use only light serum for the day (which absorbs fast) and the foundation goes on much more smoothly and doesn’t tend to emphasize the lines…