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As life moves at hyper-speed—checking email at 30,000 feet is nothing out of the ordinary, FaceTime is a fully appropriate form of catching up—multitasking has become the norm. Is it any surprise that foundations have been formulated with this in mind? The latest breakthrough technologies don’t just cover and conceal; they double as effective skin-care treatments. From a hydrating, hyaluronic acid–infused formula to a long-wear, glow-prolonging solution, here are the best foundations to shop right now.
Best Long-Wear Foundation
Those searching for a lasts-all-day finish, look no further. When dabbed on via the brand’s cult pink sponge, Beautyblender’s uniquely-packaged foundation delivers a surge of hyaluronic acid and flawless coverage that lasts all day, while Shiseido’s long-wear SPF-30 infused formula is created with self-refreshing technology for an all-day glow.
Best Stick Foundation
Touch up your complexion on-the-go with these portable foundation sticks. YSL Beauty’s oil-free cream-to-powder stick can be used as a spot treatment or applied to the entire face, while Flesh Beauty’s formula is compact enough to fit in the back of your spring jeans and packs a powerful punch when it comes to covering imperfections—no brush required.
Best Drugstore Foundation
Formulated with a special flexi-hold technology that yields a matte, light-weight veil of coverage, Covergirl’s pore-minimizing formula provides 12-hour coverage and is offered in an impressive 40 shades. The best part? It won’t set you back more than $10.
Best Sheer Foundation
This season, sheer coverage arrives in two light-weight forms:
Givenchy’s Teint Couture City Balm supplies a nearly imperceptible tint while protecting skin from damaging blue light, while Laura Mercier’s reformulated cult tinted moisturizer creates an even dewier, more soft-focus finish.
Best Natural Foundation
High-performance clean foundations can be tough to find. Fortunately, Westman Atelier’s Vital Skin Foundation Sticks, which are laced with two kinds of camellia oils that act as a shield against environmental damage, provide a buildable, weightless coverage, while Lawless’s noncomedogenic formula comfortably covers dark circles and blemishes with a natural finish.
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Best Foundation for Dry Skin
High-performance skincare meets hardworking coverage in these two moisturizing formulas. La Mer’s K-beauty inspired cushion compact gives the face a more lifted, plump appearance via a built-in sponge applicator. Then, La Prairie’s foundation delivers a dose of the brand’s cult anti-aging skin caviar essence for a hydrating finish.
Best CC Cream
CC creams, aka color-correcting creams, provide enough coverage to disguise seasonal redness and rough patches, making them the perfect lightweight daytime option. IT Cosmetics’s beloved offering acts as a powerhouse illuminating foundation with SPF 50, while Lancôme’s full coverage mineral CC cream protects against environmental aggressors like free radicals and UVA/UVB rays.
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Best Oil-Free Foundation
Those with a tendency to breakout are likely to seek out an oil-free foundation. Our picks? There’s Estée Lauder’s Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation, which is oil-free and non-comedogenic, and then Armani’s luminous finish formula, which blends in seconds for a lit-from-within glow that stays put.
