If you’re torn between base makeup and a hassle-free way to care for your sensitive, dry face, it’s time to choose the best foundation for dry skin. You’re probably already familiar with the problems of dryness, flakiness, and pilling caused by dry foundation. It’s no fun, to say the least. Standard foundations certainly do great things, but they don’t always contain moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, which are important for smooth application of makeup and hydrated skin. And we just Talking about tinted moisturizers, in 2024 you can get a moisturizer and Get medium coverage and buildable coverage foundations in the same bottle. Shop editor-loved and makeup artist (MUA) approved foundations, and read expert advice from a board-certified dermatologist on how to choose the best foundation for your dry skin type.
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Overall best foundations for dry skin: Dior Forever Skin Glow
Why it’s worth it: Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation is where skincare and makeup meet. This luxuriously moisturizing formula (with botanical ingredients such as iris, wild pansy, hibiscus and nasturtium extracts) comes in a wide range of shades, each with six Dior signature undertones. Find your perfect match for your skin tone among Neutral, Warm, Warm Olive, Warm Peach, Cool and Cool Rose. Always, regardless of SPF level. Standalone It’s a sunscreen with SPF 30+, but it would be nice to have an extra SPF.
Tester feedback: Shipin is a fan of 3O Warm Olive and raves about its benefits: “I have dry (often flaky) skin, so I don’t use foundation. Instead, I use skin tints and tinted moisturizers, but… do “When I need a foundation, Dior’s Forever Skin Glow has been my go-to for years,” she explains. “It has everything someone with dry skin wants in a formula: it’s breathable, doesn’t sink into fine lines, doesn’t accentuate dryness, and leaves a subtle, dewy finish that makes everyone think you’re naturally plump and hydrated.” Shipin adds that after years of use, she’s never suffered from facial eczema, which is a major win.
Main Ingredients: Octisalate (4.5%), Titanium Dioxide (4.23%), Iris, Wild Pansy, Hibiscus, Nasturtium | Fragrance Free: No | Color: 41 | coverage: Medium to full
Best glow foundation for dry skin: Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation
Why it’s worth it: When it comes to Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation, “light coverage” doesn’t mean “scrimping on pigment.” Rather, the product bridges the gap between a skin tint and true foundation, glides comfortably on skin, and is hydrating with glycerin and vitamin E. With a 40% water formula, it doesn’t skimp on antioxidants, either, helping the skin’s barrier fight off irritation from pollutants and free radicals. “I love how light and refreshing it feels. It’s like you’re literally pushing water into your skin,” she says. Kirin Batty“I like to apply it with my fingertips,” added the New York and Los Angeles-based celebrity makeup artist.
Tester feedback: “I’m a sucker for a lightweight, dewy base, and Chanel Les Beiges always lives up to my expectations. After all, it’s 40% water, so it’s no wonder it has the blend-in texture I’m always going for,” Commerce Editor Sarah Han previously explained. “I start by applying foundation with my (clean!) fingers, warming it up as I spread it, and then blending with a foundation brush. It really feels like I’m not wearing anything, and my skin looks, well, perkier.” Han uses the shade BO53.
Main Ingredients: Glycerin, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Vitamin E | Fragrance Free: No | Color: 42 | coverage: Light
Best Light Coverage Foundation: COSAS BB Burst
Why it’s worth it: The ultra-hydrating Kosus BB Burst has won our hearts. It glides on smoothly, helps skin retain and attract moisture, and soothes all the other pesky issues that come with dryness, like redness and a weakened skin barrier. The formula glides on like a tinted moisturizer, but is nicely built for the perfect level of coverage, and you’ll love the hydrating duo of Sodium PCA and sugar isomers derived from sugar molecules, copper peptides, and zinc. In Kosus’ words, it “makes your skin look better.” Approved by Hailey Bieber Revealer Concealer And soak in the brilliance.
Tester feedback: Shopping Director Shanna Shipin’s favorite is the BB Cream. “The formula is so lightweight that if you don’t look in the mirror while applying it, you’ll wonder if you’ve really applied it at all,” she says. “It’s a little tricky to get just the right shade for your skin tone, but once you find the perfect shade, it’s Second Skin City. It has really low-profile coverage, is easy to blend, and is incredibly comfortable to wear.”
Source: Allure – www.allure.com
