As someone with dry skin who loves wearing foundation, I’ve had to try and find just the right ones that would wear comfortably and look flawless on my skin. If you have normal to dry skin, these foundation recommendations are for you.
My Shades: Huahine and Tahoe. This is my favorite NARS foundation due to the coverage and radiant glow
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
Shade 330 Med Cool- this foundation is un- clockable. It literally looks like skin. Highly recommend going into the store to explore your shade.
Complexion Enhancing Foundation and Powder
Shade 310- FINALLY a foundation from Fenty that is great for normal to dry skin.
Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation
Shade 17N- expect to get many, many compliments on how good your skin looks when you’re wearing this foundation. It’s like you have nothing on. Great coverage and shades
SurrealSkin® Natural Finish Foundation
Shade 310 this is a medium coverage skin tint that has a slight luminosity to the finish. Very affordable and comfortable to wear
Super Stay 24-HR Glowy Skin Tint with Vitamin C
Shade 5W1- if you need long lasting makeup, the Double Wear Foundation is the one for you. To note, if you have dry skin, you’ll need to prep your skin really well, hydrate and prime.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
Shade 410N- your skin really will look better over time using this foundation. It’s packed with skin care ingredients that will hydrate and give you a nice natural finish
Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Serum Foundation - Lancôme
Shade 15T- hands down the best foundation I’ve purchased in 2025. The shade is perfect and it works so well with my other makeup
Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation
Shade 9- I don’t know why more people aren’t talking about this skin tint. It’s so good, glowy and hydrating
Hydro Grip Hydrating Gel Skin Tint
Shade 4W- Worth the price, it’s flawless.
Dior Forever Skin Glow: Hydrating Face Foundation
Shade 9.1
Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Foundation
Shade: MDW3- this foundation is absolutely skin like. It’s affordable and has a great shade range for it to be a drugstore brand.
The Performer
Shade : 19. This is definitely one for that radiant, lit from within finish. It’s comfortable to wear even in the summer. The one drawback is the limited shade range for deeper complexions.
Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30
Shade 3Y42. MUFE is a makeup artists favorite for a reason. This gives coverage, but it’s still breathable and gorgeous on the ski.
HD SKIN HYDRA GLOW Hydrating liquid foundation: radiant, glowy finish
Shade PY4- since its release, it’s been my go to skin tint for the summer. It’s barely there yet somehow gives coverage and glowing, healthy skin.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint
Shade 18- thin consistency and is buildable medium coverage. Gorgeous finish, this would be great for summer.
Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation
Shade 13
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint — 1
Shade 322
Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation
Medium coverage, shade NC42
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation
Shade 5N
prisme libre skin-caring glow hydrating foundation - Givenchy Beauty
Shade Honey (W 64)
Weightless Skin Foundation
Shades 9 and 10
Yummy Skin Serum Skin Tint Foundation with Peptides + Ceramide
Shade W 7
True Match Super-Blendable Foundation
Shade F12
Revolution Skin Silk Radiant Satin Serum Foundation
Shade 26N
Best Skin Ever 16 Hour Natural Finish Liquid Foundation
Shade 4W1
Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45
Shade NC 42 and NC 45
Studio Radiance Face and Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
Shade NY 11
HY-GLAM Foundation
Shade 4N
Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation
Shade: Praline
Born This Way Natural Finish Foundation
Shade 27
Make 'Em Wonder™ Soft Matte Buildable Foundation
New Formula is dry skin friendly. Shade NC 42
Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Don’t be afraid of a stick foundation if you have dry skin. Stick formulas tend to be more emollient giving extra hydration with a smooth finish. Shade Caramel Fresh
SkinFlex Stick
Shade 20- Lovely foundation stick that gives a medium coverage, natural finish. This foundation has a great shade range
