10 Foundations That Fit Every Skin Type
When one shops for foundation, the questions that cross anyone’s mind may include “what will fit my skin type?” and “what will make it look like I’m not wearing makeup at all?” It’s important to keep in mind that not everyone has the same skin type, so the brands that fit someone with a combination skin type may not be too good for an acne-prone skin type. Below is a list of the 10 foundations that would make a great fit based on your skin type.
1. Kat Von D Lock-It Foundation
If a foundation can cover even the brightest and boldest of tattoos as if they’re not there at all, then that’s got to say something in terms of coverage. Best on combination and oily skin types, this is a vegan and cruelty-free makeup that guarantees full coverage. To get the best look, as a little bit goes a long way, it is recommended by Von D to build the look in “pea-size droplets until you achieve the finish you want. One pea-size droplet gives you medium-to-full coverage. Two pea-size droplets give you flawless full coverage.”
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2. TARTE Sea Water Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15
You know any product is good if one of the components of it is in the name. Also a vegan and cruelty-free foundation, this liquid formula is created for normal to dry skin to help retain its natural moisture. It comes in a dropper bottle to apply from your foundation brush. Use two to three drops for a light/medium coverage. For full coverage, use six or more drops. Key ingredients include water to retain that moisture, marine plant extracts to smooth and soften your skin, and Vitamin E as a preservative, emollient, and antioxidant.
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3. Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15
Most places you go to buy foundation really just assume that you know what you’re doing and go from there. Which, most know what they’re doing in terms of application and what shade to choose from. Others don’t have that same knowledge and need that support for a blended coverage. And that’s exactly what makeup artist Bobbi Brown provides for her matte liquid foundation. Along with the shade to pick based on your skin tone, it is explained how it should be used in terms of application, as well as the results of a consumer study with a large number of participants to ensure satisfaction for the listed skin types.
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4. BareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15
If liquid foundations aren’t your go-to base, this next brand provides sheer to full coverage in a powdered form. Using the simple Swirl, Tap, and Buff method, this loose powder foundation, free of Talc, Parabens, Phthalates, Fragrance, Preservatives, and Chemical sunscreen leaves your skin looking as silky as ever. Plus, you know a foundation does its job right when it’s won several awards. Such prizes include Allure Best of Beauty Hall of Fame, Glamour Magazine Glammy Award, and #1 Mineral Foundation in the U.S.
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5. Alima Pure Satin Matte Foundation
Another powder type of foundation, this one gives your face the look and feel of satin in a matte form. Another powder that contains all of the right stuff and none of the bad. It’s another foundation that provides helpful information to newer makeup users in terms of making it look more natural. This includes a guide about undertone, the depth of your skin tone, and even a Find Your Match.
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6. Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Wear Hydrating Foundation
This next foundation leaves your skin fresh and moisturized without all the oils that stick to your face. It’s made with “flexible, breathable polymers that move with your skin for a comfortable, flawless look that lasts all day” and is infused with hyaluronic acid to prevent oxidizing and breakouts. Provides medium coverage with a matte finish for almost all skin types without transfer for 24 hours, and is free of parabens, phthalates, and fragrance.
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7. M·A·C Studio Fix Fluid Foundation SPF 15
Not only does this next foundation give full coverage, but it also protects your face from UVA and UVB rays, which helps with preventing wrinkles. This matte-finish concoction applies, “builds and blends easily and evenly while helping to minimize the appearance of pores and imperfections, giving your skin a smoother, more flawless look and finish. It works to control oil and shine and is non-drying, giving you stay-true color that won’t streak, cake or settle.”
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8. Anastasia Beverly Hills Luminous Foundation
This next brand is known for its high-quality lip, skin, and eye products that work for any look of any shade. Their foundation softens discoloration and unevenness “without caking or masking the skin’s natural radiance,” and blending into the face for a natural finish even without powder. This vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free formula also provides the specific undertone for each shade to guarantee natural coverage for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin types.
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9. Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Longwear Natural Matte Foundation
Another brand well known for its quality lip and skin productions, this foundation “eliminates shine, evens skin tone, and conceals the look of blemishes, dark spots, and redness without fading, flaking, drying, or caking for up to 24 hours.” The key ingredient is Black Tea Antioxidant which fights the visible signs of dullness and fatigue on the face while protecting it from being contaminated with unnecessary oils.
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10. Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation
This powder foundation, made with Amazonian clay for a cleaner application is “enriched with the earth’s natural, light-reflecting gemstones” to revitalize skin tone and texture for a younger-looking shade. Research even showed that “91% of women saw an overall improvement in the appearance of their skin with continued use.”
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