Even if your eye and lip makeup is on point, the entire look falls apart if the foundation isn't right. Streaking, cakiness, dry patches and flakiness are some of the issues that pop up when using the wrong foundation.
Keep reading to check out our eight all-time favourite foundations for different skin types and budgets!
For normal/combination skin:
#1 L'Oreal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation ($32.90)
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Every beauty junkie has definitely heard of this cult-favourite foundation. It earned its place thanks to its high coverage yet natural-looking finish. The formula is lightweight, easy to blend and has added pearlizer and ultra-fine pigments to give the skin a flattering radiance.
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Like its name suggests, this iconic foundation provides a blurred, skin-like finish with medium coverage. While we're not certain if it holds up to the 24-hour claim, it does last long enough to last from the morning till night time.
Its formulated with 3D polymer gel to smoothens skin texture, hyaluronic acid for hydration and soft focus pigments which give the skin a filter-like effect.
For dry skin:
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This foundation is a holy grail for those with dry skin as it hydrates and smoothens dry patches with ingredients like dimethicone and glycerin. The result is a natural second-skin-like finish with a luminous glow.
It is also fragrance-free which is good news as the alcohol in fragrance can irritate and dry out skin that already lacks natural oils.
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If your finances allow it, this is the foundation to invest in. This makeup artist and celebrity favourite has a silky, lightweight texture that makes skin look like its naturally flawless.
This hydrating, medium coverage foundation also helps sculpt skin, improve skin texture, blur imperfections and create a lit-from-within glow.
For oily skin:
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Many foundations formulated for oily skin are often too drying which can make the skin look like it's been caked on with makeup. This foundation gives the skin a natural shine-free finish rather than a severe, matte look. The lightweight formula controls oil well while keeping the skin hydrated at the same time. It's also long lasting and has a buildable light to medium coverage.
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This full coverage foundation has a thick consistency but still manages to look natural. One of the main highlights of this foundation is that it controls oil and lasts all day in hot and humid weather without oxidising, streaking or transferring.
For mature skin:
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This foundation also serves as a brightening colour corrector, primer, light moisturiser and anti-ageing serum.
Developed with plastic surgeons, this multitasking product hydrates skin so fine lines and wrinkles are less visible. It also diffuses the appearance of skin imperfections and gives a full coverage finish that won't crease or crack.
For sensitive, acne-prone skin:
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Wearing makeup in the middle of a breakout can be tricky. The wrong foundation won't cover blemishes all day, at best, and aggravate existing pimples and trigger new ones, at worst.
TARTE's foundation is a great pick as it's free of oil, fragrance, paraben and sulphates which can irritate the skin. The Amazonian clay absorbs the excess oil that may be contributing to breakouts. While it has a full coverage finish, its texture is weightless and doesn't look heavy on the skin.
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