The Best Foundation for Every Skin Type

Makeup’s most frustrating (and arguably the most important) product has come a long way in the past few years. Whether it be expanding shade ranges (it’s about time) or including color correcting technology, foundations are the best they have ever been. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all makeup. Enter non-discriminatory beauty lines taking the industry by storm. Inclusiveness for not only color but also skin type is the name of the game, and major brands have started taking note.  

These elevated foundations are not limited to luxury. Now, regardless if you are a drugstore diva or a mass-tige maven, the perfect foundation formula is out there for you. The real trouble is finding it. Hey, if even beauty editors get overwhelmed by the beauty aisle, you get a free pass.

So you may be wondering, how do I find the best foundation? Good question. That is where your friendly neighborhood beauty editors come in. Our advice: Start with your skin. Healthy, happy skin is the best foundation (ha–get it?) for any show-stopping beauty look. Whether you have a big event to go to or just another day at the office, makeup won’t look right without the proper base. That being said, perfect skin is not always a guarantee (*sigh* maybe someday), so when it doesn’t want to cooperate, a good foundation is the next best thing. While it won’t make all of your skin problems disappear, it certainly does a good job disguising them.

Think about your skin type: oily, acne prone, dry, etc. Then think about the best foundation for that specific skin type. Your foundation choice should complement you skin rather that work against it. If you have oily skin, look for something oil-free (shocking) and mattifying to increase the longevity of wear. Keep reading below for product recommendations based on your skin type.