What is the best foundation for your skin? One that provides just the right coverage, lasts all day, and feels comfortable on the skin? Foundation is a trusted product for your base, and it's worth taking some time to choose the right one!
We've compiled our customers' favorite foundations for different skin types, as well as tips for choosing a foundation. Many five-star foundations are Korean cosmetics, which combine coverage, skincare, and a comfortable feel.
How to choose the right foundation?
Before buying a foundation, it's good to know a few rules of thumb that make it easier to find the best foundation.
First, it's good to identify your skin's needs and type. Do you want to cover redness, scars, or uneven tone? Or do you want a thin and translucent "like a second skin" finish? Many foundations can also be layered, allowing you to adjust the coverage.
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A glowing and radiant make-up base naturally illuminates the face and at the same time moisturizes the skin. The trending sheer make-up base works especially well on dry, normal, and mature skin.
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A semi-matte foundation works on many skin types. The result combines a satin and slightly glowing finish with a matte finish.
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A matte foundation, on the other hand, is a good choice for oily or shiny skin. Often matte foundations are thicker in texture and more covering, so a thinner layer is often enough.
Choosing the right foundation shade is easier when you know your skin's undertone. Foundations are often divided into cool (C), warm (W), or neutral (N) shades.
Identify your undertone:
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Cool skin tone: The skin has blue and pink tones. The skin can also be prone to burning. The veins of a cool skin tone look more purple and blue.
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Warm skin tone: A warm skin tone is golden yellow, and its veins appear greenish.
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Neutral skin tone: A neutral skin tone is a combination of cool and warm tones.
When choosing a shade, it's good to look at swatch images in the product information, and live foundation should be tested on the neck instead of the back of the hand.
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If you need more longevity for your makeup base, you can set it with, for example, a translucent powder or a setting spray.
Best foundations: top picks for dry, oily, combination skin...
Foundations with a radiant, glowing, moisturizing, or sheer finish
TFIT Radiance Fit Serum Foundation
The lightweight serum foundation combines a light texture, soothing and moisturizing effect, and a sheer glass skin finish. You can layer the foundation to increase coverage.
Suitable for many skin types, especially dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin!
Choose the right shade for you: TFIT Radiance Fit Serum Foundation
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TFIT Skin Cover BB Cream SPF50+ PA++++
The best-selling BB cream combines a covering makeup base and high sun protection. The lightweight formula covers redness, imperfections, and pigment changes, while SPF50+ PA++++ provides effective protection. Perfect for busy mornings and when you want a base makeup and sun protection from the same tube.
Suitable for many skin types.
Choose your shade: TFIT Skin Cover BB Cream SPF50+ PA++++
Rom&nd Bare Water Cushion
This semi-covering cushion foundation leaves the skin with a light, moisturized, and radiant finish. The water-based formula blends seamlessly into the skin and allows for layering if you want more coverage.
Due to its water-based nature, the foundation is also suitable for congested skin, and it works especially well for dry and normal skin that needs hydration without a heavy feel.
Choose the right shade:
Rom&nd Bare Water Cushion
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Serum Skin Tint
This tinted serum foundation hydrates, lightly covers, and gives the skin a beautiful glow. The fresh formula blends seamlessly into the skin.
The foundation contains moisture-retaining hyaluronic acid, smoothing vegan collagen peptides, and ceramides that strengthen the skin's protective barrier.
Suitable for all skin types, especially normal, dry, and mature skin.
Choose the right shade: Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Serum Skin Tint
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TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion
This viral and award-winning cushion foundation gives the skin a radiant, satin-like finish. The lightweight formula effortlessly blends into the skin, evens out skin tone, and covers imperfections without a heavy feel.
The foundation is suitable for many skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin. The satin finish softly reflects light, giving the skin a healthy glow without shine or dryness.
The foundation also offers a good amount of skincare benefits: moisturizing plant extracts, soothing ingredients, and SPF40 PA++ UV protection make this a natural extension of your skincare routine.
Choose your shade: TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion
A smaller size is also available: TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Mini
Foundations with a matte or semi-matte finish
TFIT Buildable Fit Spatula Foundation
The specialty of this semi-matte foundation is its precise, spatula-like applicator. It follows the contours of the face, allowing you to apply the product in a controlled manner to both larger areas and small, precision-demanding spots.
This buildable foundation evens out the appearance of pores and uneven skin tone, resulting in a soft and natural radiance. It works for many skin types, especially when you want coverage without a heavy feel!
Choose your shade: TFIT Buildable Fit Spatula Foundation
TFIT Sleek Fit Cover Foundation
Looking for a full-coverage finish? This foundation effectively conceals redness, blemishes, large pores, and uneven skin tone. The result is still fresh and lightweight, thanks to its pleasantly thin consistency. The soft matte finish adds a subtle glow.
Suitable for many skin types, especially if you're looking for a long-lasting and full-coverage result!
Choose your shade: TFIT Sleek Fit Cover Foundation
Rom&nd Nu Zero Cushion
This matte and covering cushion foundation applies effortlessly, evening out skin tone while concealing pores and minor imperfections. Its lightweight and long-lasting formula blends seamlessly into the skin.
The foundation's formula controls shine and keeps skin looking fresh. It also includes SPF24 PA++ protection against UV radiation, so you get makeup and sun protection in one go!
Suitable for all skin types, especially if you have oily, blemish-prone, or combination skin.
Choose your shade: Rom&nd Nu Zero Cushion
TIRTIR Mask Fit All Cover Pink Cushion
This matte finish cushion foundation effectively covers redness, blemishes, and enlarged pores. Coverage can be built up in layers without the formula feeling heavy on the skin. The finish controls shine, making it a natural choice for oily or combination skin.
Where its sister product, the Mask Fit Red Cushion, leaves a satin glow on the skin, the All Cover Pink Cushion is designed for those whose skin needs more coverage and a subdued matte finish. Also suitable for sensitive skin.
Choose your shade: TIRTIR Mask Fit All Cover Pink Cushion
About-Face The Performer Foundation
The cushion-style foundation has a semi-matte and soft-focus finish that naturally blurs imperfections. Coverage can be built from light to medium without the makeup feeling heavy. The breathable formula stays clean for a long time. Contains over 17 skin-caring ingredients!
Suitable for many skin types.
Choose your suitable shade: about-face The Performer
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