If you’re in your early twenties and still learning about makeup, then I am right there with you. Truthfully, I don’t wear makeup. If I have a wedding to attend then I will throw on some mascara and some blush, but that’s about it. I love the natural look and always will. I think that’s because I was never taught the steps on how to apply makeup in the first place, therefore, I just never used it or had the eagerness to want to learn about it. Now here I am in my twenties and I’m curious to learn more about makeup because it’s just an entirely different world to me. But I’m excited and I hope you are too. Now that summer is here, I have a list of foundations for summer that are full on sweat proof. So shop away, girlfriend. Shop away!
Foundation is used all over your face to create an even skin tone. It’s a base for when you apply the rest of your makeup. If you’re just starting out using makeup, begin with foundation. It’s primarily the groundwork for what is to come–blush, lipstick, eyeshadow… I think you get the point. If you choose the correct foundation for your face, it not only creates an even skin tone, but it can help cover your blemishes that you don’t want to be seen and the imperfections that make you… well, you. With foundation, there are also many types that are based on what color you want, the formula and how much coverage you want. Don’t choose the first one you see because there might possibly be another foundation that is even better than what you were originally looking for.
If you’re anything like me and do not have a lot of knowledge with makeup–and for right now, foundation to be exact– then you probably didn’t know that there are five different formulas for makeup. Yes, you read that correctly: five.
Liquid foundation is just what it sounds like. It’s a water-in-silicone mixture that is one of the most popular forms of foundation.
Check out: NARS Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation from Sephora. Price: $49.99
Powder foundation is just a dry formula that is highly pigmented, finely milled and soft to the touch. If you want full coverage, then it’s going to take a few layers to get the look you want, but powder foundation still works very well.
Check out: Turn Up The Base Versatile Powder Foundation from Sephora. Price: $33.00
Did you know that serum foundation is also called skin tints or foundation fluids? Neither did I. This type of foundation is filled with hydrating nutrients and ingredients to leave your skin feeling smooth, smooth, smooth.
Check out: L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation with SPF 50 from Amazon. Price: $12.01
Water-based foundation is simply that… water-based. It’s lightweight and liquid formula where water is the main ingredient.
Check out: Double Wear, Stay-in-Place Foundation from Estee Lauder. Price: $48.00
Cream Foundation is thick, creamy foundation that provides a lot of coverage and is best used for skin where there is a lot of discoloration or skin flaws.
Check out: Total Cover Cream Foundation from Cover FX. Price: $42.00
Sweat Proof Foundations just for you ***
With a waterproof formula, this foundation is not only lightweight and breathable, but with the advanced formula, it absorbs sweat and water. It also has SPF 25 to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. This foundation also comes in 40 different shades, so no matter what color your skin tone is or what look you’re going for, you can easily find a color that is just right for you.
This foundation also comes in many different colors. It’s lightweight, whipped mousse texture goes on easily and isn’t cakey. It’s also transfer proof with 24 hour wear, is heat and sweat resistant and has an on-the-go, easy application which is what we all want when applying makeup.
This liquid formula can either work as foundation or concealer. You can wear it for 24 hours and you won’t even be able to recognize that you have it on because it’s incredibly lightweight. This foundation also comes in many different shades and when it’s hot out, it’s waterproof.
If you want a sweat proof foundation, then this one is yours for the keeping. With a liquid formula, it’s vegan, long-wearing with a matte finish, provides full coverage for oily, combo or normal skin… all up to 24 hours of wear. We all love a lightweight foundation and this one sure does do the trick.
Sephora is all about the sweat proof foundations and this one is no different. A liquid formula, this one is a community favorite that has a matte finish. It’s a full coverage foundation that is also long-wearing and is oil free. What I love about this foundation is that it covers even the most noticeable imperfections and is free of any fragrance.
Lastly, we have this oil-free gel foundation. Although it’s a little bit more on the pricier said than the other foundations mentioned above, it’s a lightweight texture that contains 60% water. What I love about this foundation is that it’s paraben, sulfate, phthalate, gluten, fragrance, synthetic dye, mineral oil and palm oil…. FREE. How perfect is that?
What are some of your favorite foundations? Tell us in the comments section below.
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