BASE WITH BENEFITS
Switch to a foundation that goes beyond just coverage. Here’s our verdict on the best products that give you more for your money
PORE POLISHER
L’Oréal’s matte foundation has been reformulated to include skincare superhero niacinamide. The blemish-busting ingredient helps the appearance of acne, redness and hyperpigmentation for a more even skin tone over time. With a full-coverage and longwearing finish, this base won’t let you down.
L'ORÉAL PARIS INFALLIBLE MATTE COVER, £10.99
GLOW GETTER
This highly anticipated new launch does not disappoint. IT Cosmetics’ first-ever 90 per cent skincare CC cream uses a skinbrightening blend of niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and green tea extract for plump, smooth and effortlessly glowy results. It comes with an incredible SPF 40 too, but we’d always recommend applying a separate SPF beforehand.
IT COSMETICS CC+ NUDE GLOW, £36.50
HYDRATION HIT
A budget-friendly serum foundation hybrid that’s infused with moisture-boosting ingredients hyaluronic acid, glycerin and vitamins E and B5 for nourished skin that looks and feels ultra-supple. The serum texture glides onto skin upon application for a weightless finish that still helps to cover uneven skin tone, blemishes and dark circles.
COLLECTION HYDRA SERUM FOUNDATION, £7.99
ANTI-AGEING HERO
Thanks to a youth-boosting formula of vitamin C, antioxidants and pea extract that stimulates collagen production, adding this product to your routine is clinically proven to improve skin firmness and elasticity over time. It gave our skin a lightweight and luminous finish, but could also be built-up to a medium coverage if desired.
MAX FACTOR HEALTHY SKIN HARMONY MIRACLE FOUNDATION, £13.99
MATTE PERFECTION
Stay looking fresh morning ’til night with a long-wear base that uses clever climate-adaptive technology to help absorb excess oil and reduce shine for a flawless soft matte complexion. Non-drying, sweat and humidity-resistant, and available in 50 boundary-breaking shades, our foundation prayers have been answered.
FENTY BEAUTY PRO FILT'R SOFT MATTE LONGWEAR FOUNDATION, £30