Find the Perfect Foundation For Your Skin Type
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If you are looking to switch-up your foundation then read on to find the best one for you
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BEST FOR OLDER SKIN
Magic Foundation, £34 Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte spent five years developing her perfect magic formula. Great for all skintypes, it’s collagen-boosting properties help plump skin, and mushroom extract, vitamin C and hyaluronic spheres tighten, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and help to even skin tone on more mature complexions.
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BEST FOR OILY SKIN
Loose Mineral Foundation, £29 bareMinerals
Surprisingly glowy for a powder foundation, this mattifying formula designed to absorb excess oil comes in 30 great shades.
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BEST BALM FOUNDATION
Foundation Balm, £42 Kevyn Aucoin
We love this sheer foundation which is perfect when all you need is a bit of unifying colour and want a dewy finish. It melts into skin and blends easily for a no-make-up, make-up finish.
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BEST FOR HARD WORKING SKIN
Synchro Self-Refreshing Foundation, £40 Shiseido
Humidity, oil and heat-proof, this foundation works as hard as you do. It also won’t cake and its oil-free formula and 30 versatile shades make it suitable for all skin types.
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BEST FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
Makeup Flex Foundation Stick, £32 MILK Makeup
The all-new Flex Foundation Stick gives medium coverage but, infused with blue lotus for hydration and chamomile to soothe, it helps to keep skin comfortable while looking perfect all day.
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BEST FOR FULL COVERAGE
Beyond Perfecting 2-in-1 Foundation & Concealer, £26.99 Clinique
This lightweight, oil-free formula still cleverly manages full coverage and the stick applicator makes it so easy to hide any troublesome blemishes.
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BEST FOR SHEER COVERAGE
Skin Glow Foundation, £37 Dior
More of a tinted moisturiser than a true foundation, this sheer formula boosts moisture levels and leaves skin radiant with a healthy-looking glow.
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BEST FOR A HEALTHY GLOW
Les Beiges Glow Foundation, £40 Chanel
An all-time favourite, this silky foundation comes in 35 great shades and blends beautifully, leaving skin with a heathy, natural-looking glow.
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BEST FOR ON THE GO COVERAGE
Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick, £45 Hourglass
This easy-to-use stick combines the coverage of a concealer, the fluidity of a liquid and the weightlessness of a powder in a long-wearing, waterproof formula which gives maximum coverage with minimal effort.