The Holy Grail Foundations To Always Rely On
Foundation is a staple product key to anyone’s makeup collection. A good foundation goes along with completing your makeup look, ensuring that you look beautiful, flawless, and snatched. But with so many makeup products out there, it’s difficult to figure out which one will be the one for you. Here’s my list of holy grail foundations that can always be relied on to work beautifully on the skin.
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation
This foundation has long been a cult favourite, and definitely for good reason. High coverage, wide shade range, long lasting, SPF, this baby has it all. This foundation works beautifully on the skin with its coverage, natural to matte finish and definitely doesn’t look too cakey. The added SPF adds that extra touch of protection when you are out and about all day. The longevity of this one is definitely no joke. Once on, this product will not budge and will last you all day long.
Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr Soft Matte Longer Foundation
When Rihanna released this foundation, the world went wild. Designed to be a foundation range that is diverse enough for women on all colours of the spectrum, you can rest assured you will find your perfect shade match. The medium to high coverage of the soft mattifying formula will give you that flawless matte airbrushed look. Perfect for those oily babes out there, or those who just prefer the matte finish. The oil-free formula will also ensure the foundation looks flawless on your face all day, sweat proof and transfer resistant, this will keep your skin looking beautifully snatched all day long.
Makeup For Ever Ultra HD Foundation
This foundation is one that has been around for a long time. The Makeup For Ever Ultra HD Foundation is one that has been makeup gurus’ favourite for good reason. Designed to feel like second skin, this foundation is sure to make your skin look beautiful and silky. Easily blendable and seamless, this foundation is great for events where you know your photo will be taken. Flawless on camera, and to the naked eye, this foundation is definitely a win!
Too Faced Born This Way
This foundation has also been a cult favourite for as long as I can remember. Medium to full coverage, this foundation promises a natural skin-like finish that is undetectable. The oil-free, coconut water, and hyaluronic acid infused formula hydrates the skin without excessive amounts of oil. Perfect for everyday wear, and for those who prefer a natural finish that is not too matte or dewy, but just in between.
Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick
The Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick is yet another favourite among YouTube makeup gurus. High coverage and skill smooth, a couple swipes of this on your face is sure to give you that flawless looking airbrushed skin. The stick formula combines the coverage of a concealer with the fluidity of a liquid foundation to give you a weightless and waterproof finish.
Jouer Essential High Coverage Crème Foundation
This foundation is simultaneously lightweight, long-lasting, and high coverage, checking all the boxes of what you’re looking for in a foundation. The oil-free and matte finish will ensure you look airbrushes, matte, and beautiful all day. The combination of hyaluronic acid, cucumber extract, and chamomile extract in the formula will also ensure your skin is healthy and hydrated throughout the day. With this foundation, a little is promised to go a long way, so for all those out there who love a little bit of extra coverage, this one’s for you. This is one of the holy grail foundations that gives great coverage for many skin tones.
NARS Natural Radiant Longer Foundation
NARS’ first longer foundation has definitely not disappointed. The high coverage formula also promises a radiant finish that is untraceable. The foundation is also fade-resistant and breathable, with raspberry and watermelon extract to improve the texture of your skin. For those who love that coverage and prefer a more natural dewy finish, definitely, pick up this one to try out.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation and Concealer
The coverage of this foundation claims to be so great that it does the work of both foundation and concealer. Feel free to slack off with concealer when you wear this one, this foundation has got you covered! Perfect for those lazy girls out there, or those who like to oversleep. The coverage promises to last through sweat and humidity, keeping your makeup weatherproof and temperature proof. Lightweight and moisturising, this one will be comfortable to wear all throughout the day.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation
With great staying power, this foundation also promises high coverage and a weightless feel on the skin. This foundation is sure to make your skin looks flawless and airbrushed. This foundation promises a 24-hour wear that doesn’t require touch ups, perfect for those long errand days or those long night outs. The wide shade range also ensures that you will find your perfect shade match! This Lancome option is one of the holy grail foundations we chose because of its smooth application ability.
Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth
For those who want that beautiful glowy dewy natural skin finish. This drugstore foundation has been a definite favourite. The budget-friendly price point makes this an affordable option that works as beautifully as high-end products. The hydrating formula works to smooth the skin and leaves a luminous healthy finish. The added SPF also makes it great for an everyday foundation and will keep UV damage at bay day to day. This is one of the healthiest options for holy grail foundations because of its SPF benefits.
Which of these holy grail foundations do you want to try? Let us know in the comments below!
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My name is Sandra, I currently study English and Creative Writing at the University of Royal Holloway. I am an avid reader and writer with a penchant for contemporary poetry and fiction writing. I hope to open the discussion on topics that I are near and dear to me through writing. I am passionate about literature, makeup, fashion, fitness, and I hope to discuss this in my articles