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The foundation is arguably the most important step in your makeup routine. It's what gives your face its color, texture, and even shape. The right foundation will give you a smooth, even look that lasts all day.
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2588994
Color: 120N - Fair with neutral peach undertones
3.8K Reviews
$53.00
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I don't think I have ever used a foundation that was scented or at least not as loud as the one in this foundation. ...This is a must have for beginners and experts....a second skin like foundation...Not For Beginners
What it is: An up to 24-hour, healthy-looking glow serum foundation with buildable medium coverage and SPF 27, plus hyaluronic and mandelic acids to hydrate and smooth skin for a natural-looking glow finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF 30 and under
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and visibly plumps the skin.
- Mandelic Acid: Smooths and refines the skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.
What Else You Need to Know: This skincare-inf
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2834034
Color: 3N - light to medium with neutral undertones
536 Reviews
$61.00
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One of the bests!!!...This foundation is chefs kiss truly!!! I have somewhat combination skin but this gives me the perfect amount of glow and feels hydrating which I LOVE! ...Its ease of blending was remarkable, even for a makeup novice.
What it is:A lightweight, hydrating non-comedogenic skincare-infused foundation with a natural finish & buildable coverage that blurs and improves skin over time.
Coverage:Medium
Formulation:Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Micro Hyaluronic Acid: Provides long-lasting hydration.
- Ceramides Yuzu Extract: Visibly plumps skin.
- Prismatic Light Technology: Provides 24 hours of blur and enhances skin's natural radiance.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES,
Size: 1.08 oz/ 32 mL·ITEM: 2431765
Color: 1 - light with cool neutral undertones
2.9K Reviews
$38.00
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Perfect for beginners!...This is a great skin tint for beginners:)...Beginner friendly & buildable!!!...It’s not thick, sticky, or patchy. I am a beginner when it comes to full face & this was so easy to work with.
What it is:A lightweight, buildable light-to-medium coverage foundation that leaves skin looking blurred and smoothed—In 25 flexible shades for all.
Coverage:Light
Finish:Natural
Formulation:Liquid
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know:This is a an easy-to-apply, flexible skin tint Rihanna wanted to create. It quickly and visibly evens out your complexion with a blurred effect.
Size: 0.31oz / 9g·ITEM: 2434363
Color: Atelier 0 - porcelain, gentle rose undertone
899 Reviews
$68.00
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I loveee this foundation. I’m a makeup novice and this is super easily to use and has a very natural finish. ...Better description for those who are novice in the makeup game
What it is:Clean, high performance cream foundation and concealer stick packed with nourishing ingredients for a radiant, second skin, natural finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Stick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vegetable-Derived Squalane: Helps prevent moisture loss.
- Phytosphingosine: Skin-soothing and calming properties.
- Berryflux Vita: Hydration-boosting and youth-preserving properties.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2793511
Color: 5 Golden Neutral - fair with golden neutral undertones
1.4K Reviews
$58.00
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Great starter foundation for all....Great foundation that feels super lux and super hydrating on my skin. ...Triple whammy of an amazing foundation!...It helps cover some fine lines and wrinkles, and gives a nice glow when applied, it feels amazingly hydrating and not at all cakey like some foundations. I would recommend this to anyone from beginners to professionals.
What it is:A luminous foundation with serum-inspired ingredients and light-to-medium buildable coverage that boosts hydration and blends seamlessly into skin.
Coverage:Medium
Finish:Radiant
Formulation:Liquid
Best for Skin Types: Normal, Oily, Dry, Combination
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Three Forms of Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plump and hydrate.
- Plant-Derived Squalane: Visibly improves elasticity and diffuses fine lines.
- Kombucha: Enhances the look of smoothness and radiance.
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2702223
Color: Medium 4 - pink undertone
454 Reviews
$34.00
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Best Foundation I've Tried...I have very dry skin, and I've tried a number of foundations. I'm so glad I finally found the one. It doesn't dry me out during the cold months, and it makes my skin...glow. ...Beginner friendly...When I say it’s easy to use and looks just like my skin please believe me I Honestly love it and think it’s great for beginners and novice who have little to none experience in makeup
What it is: A hydrating gel-cream foundation that nourishes skin—for buildable, light-to-medium coverage with a natural-to-you finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Squalane and Glycerin: Hydrate and nourish skin’s moisture barrier.
- Wild Rose Berry and Plankton Extract: Visibly balance shine and maintain hydration.
- Amino Acid-Coated Pigments: Fuse with skin for flexible coverage and a natural-to-you finish.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent syntheti
Size: 1.18 oz/ 35 ml·ITEM: 2425387
Color: 320G Tres Leches - medium skin with peachy- golden undertone
1.2K Reviews
$42.00
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best of both worlds!...I have the original faux filter and the new one and I must say I love this one more. For starters I like how there is no fragrance smell. But what really made love it was that new formulation gives you the perfect balance between matte and a glow which is something I haven’t seen in other matte foundations. ...My everyday foundation...One of the best foundations I’ve tried and best for my combination skin.
What it is: A cult-favorite, fragrance-free foundation with full coverage, up to 24 hours of weightless wear, and a non-drying luminous matte finish.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This blendable, full-coverage formula is fragrance-free, transfer-proof, waterproof, fade-proof, and sweat- and humidity-proof and offers up to 24 hours of wear. Essentially, this foundation is your new BFF. No matter the weather, occasion, or situation, #FauxFilter Luminous Matte won’t let you down.
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2638781
Color: 360W - medium with warm undertones
890 Reviews
$69.00
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Perfect for a novice...I’m a makeup newbie but this foundation took the guesswork out of my routine. It made me look absolutely stunning and I received lots of compliments *means a lot when you don’t know what you’re doing*. ...I love how matte the foundation is for starters, it doesn’t budge nor does it transfer ((on me)).
What it is: An up to 24-hour foundation with a luminous matte finish and full coverage in one drop.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid and Black Rose Oil: Boost and maintain skin hydration.
- Bamboo Powder: Absorbs shine all day long.
What Else You Need to Know: Combining high-affinity skin powders and coated pigments with a high-performance polymer technology that lets the skin breathe and delivers up to 24-hour wear, this foundation stays on all day without budging or fading. It’s also mask-proof and sweatproof.
Size: 0.04 oz / 12 mL·ITEM: 2513810
Color: 3N42 Amber - for medium to Tan skin tones with neutral undertones
301 Reviews
$22.00
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Best foundation ever...If the perfect foundation exists, is this one, I love my skin using this, it feels super soft and looks super natural, I totally recommend it, I received for free example with Influenster and I think it’s the best thing I received ever....For starters, the foundation felt and looked like it sat on my skin, whereas UHD would melt into my skin.
What it is: A foundation that blurs and covers imperfections for up to 24 hours and is powered by a micro-skin system that syncs with the skin for a true-to-skin finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Micro-Skin System™: Follows skin movement, provides immediate, visible high correction, and smooths skin.
- Vegetable-Origin Glycerol: Helps to preserve the initial moisturizing of the skin.
- Exopolysaccharide: Helps for radiance of complexion.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, tricloc
Size: 0.35 oz / 10 g·ITEM: 2739969
Color: 30W Cumaru - Deep with warm undertones
1.5K Reviews
$48.00
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Great foundation even for a beginner!...I'll start off by saying that I'm pretty new to the whole foundation world but even for a beginner such as myself, this foundation was very easy to use and very easy to make look good on my skin. ...Whether you're a makeup novice or a seasoned pro, this product is sure to become a staple in your beauty arsenal.
What it is: A long-wear, skincare-powered complexion stick that blurs instantly and visibly firms and smooths over time.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Stick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ceramide-Peptide Complex: Visibly firms and strengthens the skin barrier.
- Winged Kelp Extract: Restores luminosity, helping skin look more youthful.
- Butterfly Lavender Extract: Botanical powerhouse that smooths the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
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