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Water-based Primers and Foundations

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Let’s talk water-based primers and foundations, what’s the benefits and which ones are they? 💦 These products have water as their primary base ingredient so tend to have a more lightweight, liquid texture. As they are very hydrating on the skin they...
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Primers

Provides a hydrated and breathable base for makeup application. Ensure to use a water-based foundation to prevent your base from separating, piling or becoming patchy.
 
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The viral primer! I absolutely love the one with added niacinamide to even out my skin tone.
e.l.f. Power Grip Face Primer
 
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Prep your skin with a cooling feeling.
Stay Cool Primer Stick - e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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Another favourite of mine, I love the sweet marshmallow scent 😍
Marshmellow Smooth Makeup Primer - NYX Cosmetics
 
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NYX PMU have to do some of my favourite products! This will have your base plumped and hydrated.
Plump Right Back Face Primer Serum - NYX Cosmetics
 
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Blurs and minimises pores with a silicone free formula.
Easy Blur Silicone-Free Smoothing & Pore-Minimizing Primer
 
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Contains hyaluronic acid for a long lasting hydrated base.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gripping Primer - Sephora
 
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Hydrating primer with a healthy radiant glow.
Glow and Sculpt Face Primer 40ml | Hydrating Priming Serum
 
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A lightweight formula that helps skin feel firmer over time, also provides a great base for makeup
Great Skin Moisturizer - MERIT Beauty
 
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A refreshing and hydrating primer for a natural glow.
Light Reflecting Hydrating Primer (w/Hyaluronic Acid) | NARS
 
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Vegan, cruelty-free and formulated without fragrance or silicones.
Pore Perfect Blurring Primer - Beauty Bay

Foundations

These typically have a lightweight texture with a natural, breathable finish.
 
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Gives a healthy and radiant glow.
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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Buildable coverage with a satin finish.
Soft Glam Foundation - Medium Coverage | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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A natural tinted moisturiser with spf 30.
Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy SPF 30 - Glowing Skin Cream
 
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My favourite foundation! Love how it makes my skin look.
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
 
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A lightweight, non-comedogenic tinted moisturiser for a sheer dewy finish.
Saie Slip Tint | Clean Tinted Moisturizer | Non-Toxic Beauty
 
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Blends in like a second skin for a natural dreamy finish.
Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 - Kosas Cosmetics
 
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This formula is 93% skincare infused.
Original Pure Serum Liquid Foundation | Mineral SPF 20
 
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Award winning tinted serum with light dewy coverage.
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 - ILIA Beauty
 
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New kid on the block 👀 packed with skincare for a soft glow finish.
buttermelt glaze soft glow skin tint spf 30 - NYX Cosmetics
 
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Hydrating formula for a fresh, comfortable feel.
Fresh Nude Foundation | Available In 40 Shades