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Your search for the best foundations for summer ends here!
TREND / 2020-08-19
Flawless skin, boost of confidence, photogeneity etc. – there are countless reasons to love makeup. But as temperatures climb from warm to scorching at this time of the year, it may be necessary to make some adjustments to your makeup routine. Whether you're relaxing by the water or simply out and about, the last thing you need to worry about is your makeup melting off or looking paste-y. It’s natural to feel averse toward foundations in the summer, especially if you are living in a humid area. Next, irrespective of the weather conditions, you might be a person who has oily skin and prefers lightweight formulas year-round.
The good news is that lightweight foundations can be long-wearing as long as you choose the right brand and product.
In this article, we are covering the best premium foundations that will get you covered. We've sifted through the most-loved formulas to determine which products are our favorite ultralight, buildable, take-anywhere summer foundations. Whether you need a barely-there cream, a high-coverage stick, or something in-between, there's a foundation below that'll get you through summer, sweat be damned.
1. Radiance foundations
Suqqu extra rich glow cream foundation and Clé De Peau Beauté radiant cream foundation, are our top picks in this category. As the names suggest, these foundations lend a glowy look that looks as if the sun has set in your skin. It has more pigment than most formulas, so you'll only need a dime-sized amount (or even less) to cover your entire face. A bit more lightweight than most liquid foundation options, this formula lets skin be radiant throughout the day.
2. Water-based Foundations
If you are looking for surprisingly light and hydrating foundations, look no further than Dior Prestige Le Micro – Fluide Teint De Rose Liquid Foundation and Guerlain Lingerie De Peau Aqua Nude Foundation. These water-based skin lacquers have a fresh feel, light finish, and hydrating abilities. They are buildable and lend a subtle coverage for those days you can't be bothered to blend.
3. Moisturizing, Dewy Foundations
The best thing about Armani Beauty Neo Nude Foundation isn't its skin loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin – it's the fact that it is an invisible makeup for visible perfection dewy finish skin. No matter what you choose, you'll get light-to-medium coverage in a plethora of shade options. Similarly, the Nude Expert Duo Stick Foundation by, By Terry is a winner in this foundation category with its ability to lend the perfect porcelain glow. Wait, it gets better. This one is a 2-in-1 stick foundation, meaning, half of the stick gives sheer foundation coverage with a matte finish!
4. Powder + matte foundation
Powder foundations are underrated. Period. We’re not sure why, since literally every makeup artist uses it. If you are someone who battles acne breakouts often, battling some insane breakouts, this is one of the best foundations for summer that you can wear. Not only does it make your face look flawless, but it's also long-wearing and won't clog your pores like some heavier-duty foundation formulas. We recommend Bare Minerals Original Loose Powder Foundation. This one is free of preservatives, fragrance, oil, talc and dyes and yet it also boasts SPF 15 and a silky finish. Another foundation that we love in this category is the Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation Powder. Comes with a sponge applicator and is water-resistant. Bye-bye greasy skin, and hello matte fresh skin!
5. Long-lasting Foundation
Those searching for a base that lasts all day, look no further than products by Nars and Helena Rubinsten. These liquid foundations lend a concealed look and blend seamlessly like a secondary skin. Wait till you start drooling over the translucent glowing finish that they leave once set in. The NARS all-day-luminous-weightless-foundation is created with paraben-free, alcohol free, and fragrance free formula for an all-day glow and long-lasting radiant complexion. Whereas, the Prodigy Cellglo The Luminous Tint Concentrate by Helena Rubinstein features a 90% skincare infusion with high water phase and comforting oils. These qualities make this foundation one of the best foundations for combination skin.
6. High-performance Foundation
High-performance foundations are easy to find but hard to select. Fortunately, we have the BareMinerals BarePro Performance Wear Liquid Foundation and Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Foundation which are laced with transfer-resistant, color-true formulas. The papaya enzymes blended in the Bareminerals foundation gently improve skin texture over time and act as a shield against environmental damage, providing a buildable, weightless coverage. While CT’s concentrated mushroom extract, Vitamin C and Hyaluronic acid formula creates the look of a plumper-looking skin that comfortably covers dark circles and blemishes with a natural finish.
Successfully wearing makeup in the hot, sweat-inducing months of summer isn't an easy feat. If you pick the wrong foundation formulas, it can end in a disaster. Foundation is the base that creates an even and bright complexion, covers blemishes and hyperpigmentation, and sometimes even acts as a sunscreen or moisturizer. Hence, choosing one (or two) carefully is important. We hope this article helped you to understand different kinds of foundations and make a selection from the recommended products. Shop some of our bestsellers below.