Foundation recommendations, here are some of the most loved and top-rated foundations — including options for different skin types, budgets, and finishes (matte, dewy, natural):
Drugstore (Affordable) Favorites: This is a budget-friendly foundation for normal to oily skin that delivers a natural matte finish, blurs pores beautifully, and is available in a wide shade range for under $10.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation
Drugstore (Affordable) Favorites: This foundation offers a natural finish suitable for all skin types with long-lasting, buildable medium-to-full coverage that feels lightweight throughout the day.
Infallible 32 Hour Lightweight Fresh Wear Foundation
Drugstore (Affordable) Favorites: This is perfect for normal to dry skin, offering a satin‑to‑dewy finish, SPF 30 protection and impressive coverage at a fraction of the cost of high-end alternatives.
Camo CC Cream SPF 30 - Color Correcting Cream
Mid-Range / Sephora Picks: This is ideal for normal to dry skin, giving a radiant, natural finish that looks glowy yet like real skin, perfect for a no-makeup-makeup look.
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
Mid-Range / Sephora Picks: This offers breathable, buildable coverage for normal to dry skin and evens out tone without ever feeling heavy.
Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation
Mid-Range / Sephora Picks: This is a matte, full-coverage favorite for normal to oily skin, with an impressive shade range of over 50 tones designed for true inclusivity.
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Luxury Splurge: This is a luxurious option for normal to dry skin that delivers a luminous, soft-focus finish beloved by makeup artists for its ability to blur imperfections while remaining lightweight.
Luminous Silk Perfect Natural Glow Foundation
Luxury Splurge: This is a matte, full-coverage formula made for oily or combination skin that lasts 12+ hours without budging, making it ideal for long days or events.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
Luxury Splurge: This is a high-end, full-coverage foundation that delivers a natural matte finish with up to 24 hours of wear, offering a flawless look that resists transfer and shine while feeling surprisingly lightweight on the skin.