Finding the perfect foundation is like finding the perfect pair of jeans — it has to fit just right! Here’s my curated list of foundation must-haves for 2025, from skin-like tints to full glam coverage. I’ve personally picked these for their finish, ...
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FOUNDATIONS 🤎
CONCEALER
Bronzer 🤎
FOUNDATIONS 🤎
This foundation stays. It’s matte but not flat, smooths out the skin, and lasts all day – even in Cape Town heat or during long shoot days. I always recommend this for event makeup or a full glam look.✨️😍
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation - Fenty Beauty
When I want a light, effortless base that still looks like skin – this is it. It blurs, evens out tone, and feels weightless. I use this for casual days, coffee runs, or when I’m filming content but want that “barely there” look.✨️
Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint — 20 - Fenty Beauty
The Light Reflecting Foundation is a fave this year – glowy, natural, and packed with skincare. I recommend NARS for those looking for that radiant, second-skin finish that still covers beautifully.
Light Reflecting Foundation - ARC
I love these for easy sculpting – they blend like a dream and last all day. Whether I’m contouring for glam or doing a soft bronze on travel days, they’re always in my kit. And bonus: the stick format is travel-friendly.
Match Stix Contour Stick - Amber - Fenty Beauty
Her Airbrush Flawless and Beautiful Skin foundations are both trending – one matte, one glowy. I recommend this brand for anyone chasing that “bridal glam” or soft-focus flawless finish.
Full Coverage Foundation - Charlotte Tilbury
A clean beauty brand that’s making waves. Their Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation is skincare meets makeup. I suggest Kosas for sensitive skin or those looking for dewy, everyday coverage with skin benefits.
Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 - Kosas Cosmetics
Their Triclone Skin Tech Foundation is a 2025 skincare-makeup hybrid hit. Great for buildable coverage with a satin finish. Perfect if you want your skin to breathe but still look perfected.
triclone™ skin tech medium coverage foundation - Haus Labs
CONCEALER
My absolute favorite will always buy this. Matte finish, no creasing and super affordable!
Catrice True Skin High Cover Concealer Shades - House of Cosmetics
This one’s like a brightening eye cream and a concealer in one. I recommend it for under-eyes that need love – it’s hydrating, creamy, and never creases. Plus: skincare ingredients 👏
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Revealer Concealer - Kosas Cosmetics
Longwearing, matte, and pigmented AF. I use this when I need serious coverage that won’t budge. Great for content creators who film under lights or all day.🌷
Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Concealer — #420 | Fenty Beauty
Bronzer 🤎
A jumbo size of Dior's best selling bronzer.
Super buildable coverage 😍
Forever Nude Bronze Large Size: Powder Bronzer in Matte
Wanna be bronzed and glowed up. The NYX BUTTA MELT is one of my go to bronzer. Super pigmented!✨️