The Best Foundation

Mac Studio Sculpt Foundation SPF 15

“It made my skin glow,” said one tester. The liquid is weightless, gives the skin a subtle sheen, and contains the sunscreen ingredient titanium dioxide. In 18 shades.

To buy: $34, nordstrom.com.

Trish McEvoy Even Skin Foundation

The deceptively thin formula contains silicone and glycerin to keep skin hydrated. Testers loved that it glided on easily and had a “sheer, veil-like finish.” In eight shades.

To buy: $62, nordstrom.com.

Clinique Superbalanced Makeup

This foundation sops up skin’s oil with Biopol, a milk-derived protein. “My face stayed matte until evening,” said one tester. It contains chamomile extract to help reduce redness. In 24 shades.

To buy: $25, sephora.com.

Bare Escentuals Original SPF 15 Foundation

Testers loved the natural look, the sun protection, and the lack of irritating ingredients. “It covered a rash without inflaming it,” said one. In 20 shades.

To buy: $28.50, bareescentuals.com.

Maybelline New Superstay Silky Foundation SPF 12

This fragrance-free base gives full coverage that doesn’t irritate. It’s paired with a silicone extender to help it stay in place all day. In 10 shades.

To buy: $15, amazon.com.

Bobbi Brown Moisture Rich Foundation

The translucent finish was a hit with testers, as was the foundation’s ability to hydrate the skin. In 20 shades.

To buy: $35, bobbibrowncosmetics.com.

Cover Girl Advanced Radiance Restorative Cream Foundation SPF 10

“This gave my skin the moisture it needs and smoothed out my deep lines,” raved a tester. In 15 shades.

To buy: $9, amazon.com.