A STRONG FOUNDATION

by stephanie wallace

WHEN FOUNDATION DOES ITS JOB RIGHT, YOU DON’T EVEN NOTICE IT’S THERE. THAT CAN MAKE PICKING THE CORRECT OPTION TRICKY. EVEN AFTER CONSIDERING YOUR PERSONAL SKIN NEEDS, THERE ARE STILL ENDLESS OPTIONS: SHEER OR FULL COVERAGE, MATTE OR DEWY FINISH, POWDER OR CREAM. HERE ARE SOME FOUNDATION OPTIONS THAT WILL KEEP YOUR SKIN LOOKING LIKE ITSELF—ONLY BETTER!

1. VITAL SKIN FOUNDATION STICK

westman atelier

This cream stick foundation does more than just even out skin tone. With ingredients like coconut oil, plant-based squalane and camellia seed oil, it rehydrates, protects and soothes. With 21 shades available, it’s the least inclusive foundation we’re spotlighting, but many people can still find a match for their skin tone.

$68 FROM WESTMAN-ATELIER.COM

2. TEINT IDOLE ULTRA WEAR FOUNDATION lancôme

This long-wear foundation stays in place for up to 24 hours. Crafted with pigments that maintain a consistent pH level, it offers a medium coverage matte finish that will still look natural at the end of the day. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, it is available in 30 shades.

$57 FROM LANCOME-USA.COM

3. LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION giorgio armani beauty

This product is perfect for those concerned with wrinkles and other signs of aging. Its lightweight formula offers buildable medium coverage that won’t settle into fine lines. The result is blurred imperfections, a statin glow and improved skin texture—all with a natural “no makeup” look. The line contains 40 shades, making it easy to match to your skin tone.

$69 FROM GIORGIOARMANIBEAUTY-USA.COM

4. SUPER SERUM SKIN TINT SPF 40 ilia

If you want light coverage with a dewy finish, look no further than this skin tint. Not only does it have mineral SPF, it has active levels of hyaluronic acid, plant-based-squalane and niacinamide to improve your skin while protecting it. Available in 30 shades, it’s skin care, sunscreen and makeup all in one.

$48 FROM ILIABEAUTY.COM

5. PRO FILT’R SOFT MATTE POWDER FOUNDATION fenty beauty

Fenty Beauty is famous for its foundation, and that includes its power option. The longwear foundation is light weight with buildable coverage that can range from light to full without becoming cakey. It’s also sweat-, humidity- and crease-resistant so you can keep your skin looking flawless no matter what the day throws at you. Plus, since it’s from Fenty, it’s available in an impressive 50 shades.

$39 FROM FENTYBEAUTY.COM