Dreaming of smoothed and instantly perfected skin? Here are the best foundations of 2024. Innovative formulas that blend seamlessly with the skin, giving an impeccable ‘second skin’ makeup effect.
Characterized by lightweight textures and easy application, the foundations we propose combine skincare actives with innovative makeup formulas, ensuring not only a satisfying visual effect but also an improvement in skin health and beauty.
The Best Foundations of 2024
Whether you’re looking for an ultra-matte foundation for oily skin, super lightweight and hydrating for dry skin, in powder, creamy, or serum form, below you’ll find the best alternatives currently on the market, in a mix of newly launched products and essential bestsellers.
Note: This is a list and not a ranking.
1. Korff Cure Make Up Foundation Neverending Ultra Matt Long Lasting
Recommended for combination and oily skin, this new foundation has a fluid texture and an oil-free formula. Characterized by high coverage, it minimizes imperfections revealing immediately smoother skin. Among its actives are hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and hydrolyzed yeast, a biotechnological origin active that contributes to the aesthetic improvement of the skin. There are 5 available shades.
2. Dior Forever Skin Glow
An iconic, luminous, and perfecting foundation that remains intact for a long time on the face enhancing the beauty of the skin. With a formula composed of 86% skincare ingredients and floral extracts, it is available in 43 color variations.
3. Chanel Les Beiges – Base Belle Mine D’Hiver
Not a foundation but a perfecting, moisturizing, and protective makeup base that makes the face shine in winter. Available in 3 color shades – white with lilac reflections, satin beige with peach reflections, and coppery pink beige – it gives freshness and radiance to the skin. It can be used alone for a radiantly natural effect or before the usual foundation.
4. Catrice Nude Drop Tinted Serum
Thin as a serum, this foundation offers lightness and excellent durability thanks to the formula composed of “coated pigments”, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E. Low cost, it is ideal for dry and normal skin. The proposed colors are 16.
5. Fillerina Double Filler Make-Up Glowing Radiant Foundation
Available in 9 color variations, this product combines high-performance makeup with skincare benefits. It appears light and luminous on the face, revealing a more hydrated and radiant skin. Formula suitable for all skin types.
6. Tarte BB Blur Tinted Moisturizer
A must-have new product that offers an extra natural perfecting effect. Ideal for those who love “second skin” bases, it smoothes the complexion, minimizes the appearance of pores, and immediately brightens the complexion. The shades, universal, are four. Exclusively available at Sephora.
7. Guerlain Matte Finish Foundation
Perfectly matte and velvety, it perfects the complexion without emphasizing signs of aging. Long-lasting, it offers a comfortable second skin effect thanks to the formula enriched with gold particles and white peony extracts. The proposed colors are 10.
8. Deborah Milano Nude Bio Foundation
Natural effect and formula certified organic by CCPB (Consorzio Controllo Prodotti Biologici) and composed entirely of natural and organic ingredients at 41%. Vegan and approved by PETA (People for Ethical Treatment for Animals), this new foundation boasts nutrient and antioxidant active ingredients, such as organic Aloe vera and vitamins C and E. A must-have for those seeking ethical and super green formulas.
9. Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powdered Foundation
Extra hydrating and luminous, the latest addition to Mac Cosmetics has a serum formula that is modulable and uniforming. Infused with skincare actives – a whopping 80% of the formula – it not only aids in hydration and luminosity of the skin but, with use, strengthens the skin barrier. This product is available in 56 shades.
10. L’Oréal Infallible 32H Matte Cover
Ideal for people that have acne-prone skin, this foundation is matte but not heavy. Its innovative formula is enriched with 4% niacinamide, a skincare active useful for soothing the skin and reducing imperfections. Long-lasting – the brand promises up to 32 hours! – it is available in 15 color shades.
11. Overskin Foundation Glow & Care
Brightness + hydration. The new foundation signed Estetista Cinica is available in 12 shades and offers anti-aging, smoothing, illuminating, and antioxidant action. The effect? Natural, with visibly firmer and more compact skin. Worth a try!
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This article first appeared on Grazia.it – Author: Serena D’Angelo
