Everyone has a makeup product they "can't live without." However, many can agree that foundation is perhaps the most important of them all. The best foundation that makes subtle improvements but still allows you to look and feel like your best self. Consider basing your own cosmetic bag quarterback; You can probably get by without it (try the Tinted moisturizer or BB cream instead), but everything goes (err, blends) better when you add it into the mix.
"When you build up your foundation, you're creating a clean base for the rest of your glitter. Without a base, powders may stay patchy or won't last as long. For me, foundation creates an even skin tone that helps the rest of your products look better," makeup artist celebrities Judy Gabbay tells ELLE.com. Our Beautician Director, Daniel Jameseyeing brands with a wide shade range: "Foundation is so chic. There's nothing worse than finding the right formula for you, only to find out it only comes in seven shades."
Ask ELLE editors for their top foundation picks, and they'll spend their lives explaining why they prefer complexion tints over full-coverage formulas, which mitigate even the most stubborn skin woes, or a formula that provides the best, long-lasting coverage for a jam-packed leave-in. ELLE editors keep the foundation market going, dammit the "no-makeup" makeup trends.
However, we know you're busy and don't have time to go on an endless hunt for the best foundations on the market, so we've narrowed it down to 16. Whether you want a filter-like finish or a flawless finish. -behind the full coverage option, shop our favorite ELLE creams below. Thanks later!
Best shade range
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Profilter Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Best in terms of opacity
Uma Beauty
say what?! Establishment
Best for hydration
bare metal
Skin Rescue Tinted Moisturizing Gel Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Better splurge
Giorgio Armani Beauty
Luminous Silk Foundation
best glow
Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation SPF 35
Best for radiance
Charlotte Tilbury
A beautiful skin foundation
Best for color correction
Dior
Behind-the-scenes face and body foundation
Best for a skin-like finish
Tower 28 Beauty
SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation
The best hybrid
One Size by Patrick Star
Bring on the Base Beauty Blur Balm Hybrid Foundation
Best for tall boots
Nars
Soft Matte Complete Foundation
Best for skin loving ingredients
Clinique
Even Better Broad Spectrum Makeup Foundation SPF 15
Best for multitasking
Bobby Brown
Intensive Serum Foundation SPF 40
The best natural finish
Bobby Brown
A lightweight, long-wearing complexion foundation SPF 15
Better for weightlessness
Rare beauty of Selena Gomez
Weightless fluid foundation
Best affordable foundation
Maybelline New York
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation
The best powder
bare metal
BAREPRO Long Wear Powder Foundation
What should you look for in an organization?
Knowing your skin well is key to finding the perfect foundation, because some formulas can make or break your entire routine. Here's what to consider when shopping for your next establishment.
shadow range - The wide shade range makes it easy to find a shade close enough to your complexion. Understanding your color is especially important when looking at shades because a good undertone match will provide a seamless makeup look. You can always ask the salesperson to help you match your undergarment or color Refer to our guide.
coverage Depending on your preference, most foundations are divided into three coverage categories: light, medium, and full. The lighter textures are similar to skin tints and BB/CC creams; They're sheer, lightweight, and enhance your complexion, but they don't necessarily hide blemishes or dark spots as well as full coverage foundations. The medium and full coverage formulas cover most (if not all) blemishes and hyperpigmentation.
finishThere are several foundation finishes you can choose from, including matte, natural, or dewy finishes. Dry skin should prefer foundation with a natural or dewy finish, while oily skin should usually reach for matte/smooth matte formulas.
What is the best way to apply foundation?
To avoid a mess-free application, it's always best to apply foundation with a brush. But some formulas require other tools. This lightweight foundation can be applied with your fingers if you're looking to subtly enhance your natural complexion. For thicker formulas, brushes and makeup sponges help coat your skin evenly, and can be used to build coverage for the look you want.
Nerisha Penrose is the beauty trade editor at ELLE.com. Since joining ELLE.com in 2017, she's interviewed countless beauty professionals and personally tested the latest and greatest foundations.
For the piece, she interviewed celebrity makeup artist Jodi Gabay and ELLE Editors to pick their favorite foundation.
Neresha Penrose
Beauty trade editor
Neresha is the Beauty Trades Editor at ELLE.com, covering all things beauty (and fashion and music).
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