Foundation Reviews

Peaches 'n cream-complected young people need not apply, but the rest of us need a little help evening out skin tone, hiding sun damage, and masking enlarged pores.  That's where a proper foundation comes in.  There are two main ways to use this product: mineral powder (praised for its non-comedogenic and natural sun blocking properties) and liquid formulations (best for creating a dewy glowing look).  Be sure to change your usual shade by season to best match your natural tone.  If you can't decide between two shades, go for the darker one to give your complexion warmth and mask flaws better.

ChickAdvisor members give props to powdered foundations from Bare Escentuals bareMinerals, MAC Studio Fix Powder plus Foundation, and Maybelline New York Mineral Power Loose Foundation.  High marks for liquid formulas belong to Maybelline New York Dream Liquid Mousse, Marcelle New-Age Anti-Wrinkle Makeup, and Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation.

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Maybelline FIT ME! dewy + smooth foundation

61 reviews

I’ve tried just about every foundation you can find at the drugstore and I always go back to this one! It’s affordable and gives the perfect results. Not cakey, buildable, long lasting. My go to foundation for life
COVERGIRL TRUblend Liquid Foundation

113 reviews

Iam very fair skinned (thank you red hair!) and I have the hardest time finding foundation that doesn’t look orange on my skin. I decided to try this foundation and got the lightest tone but guess what!? It was too light, i ended up going 2 shades up and it was like my skin in...
Rimmel London Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation with Comfort Serum

69 reviews

If it is a special night and you want to have a flawless face, you can wear this one on. But I prefer to use this one at night. Under sunshine it looks a bit tick. Also sometimes for photoshoots, I am preparing my face with this.
Revlon PhotoReady Foundation

111 reviews

Revlon Photoready foundation is a favourite of mine as it gives a lovely finish that both looks very natural and provides good cover. I have oily skin so this is perfect with great staying power and doesn't slide off my face like some oil based foundationds do.
NYX Total Control Drop Foundation

72 reviews

This foundation covers acne well since its very buildable and its amazingly good for dry skin since its a runny formula. It doesn't look cakey or oxidize.
Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation

104 reviews

I have used this foundation for a few years now and totally eliminated the need for concealer. It has such great coverage and the shades match the skin of anyone who I have seen wear it besides myself. I would be so sad if they discontinued this! Highly recommend!
Milani 2 in 1 Foundation & Concealer

42 reviews

I was a bit hesitant trying this new product. Once I got it into my makeup bag, you can't get it out. The coverage is amazing and feels so light to the touch.
Wet n Wild Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator

1 review

This tinted skin hydrator is really a lightweight foundation. It has the most natural look and feel-truly the best product I have ever used. It gives a lovely blurring effect, making my skin look nearly perfect! It is also inexpensive at about $8.00 CAD. I found a perfect shade...
Make up by Mario Surreal skin foundation

1 review

This new Make up by Mario was a brand I hadn't heard of before trying out this new surreal skin foundation, but I have to say it is definitely in my favorites make up bag now. Great coverage. Very buildable. Seems to keep its look all day long. No creasing. Or rubbing off. The...
Revolution Conceal and Define Full Coverage Foundation

36 reviews

I used this foundation/concealer when I wanted a medium coverage look. It worked really well but I did have to use two different shades to make my skin tone
Younique Mineral Touch Liquid Foundation

92 reviews

This foundation is great. Very light weight but full coverage. The price per the amount of product could be more but still worth it. I find this one great in comparison the Mac liquid foundation.
L'Oreal hyaluronic tinted serum

1 review

The tinted serum is very lightweight. Loved the product. But the package starts leaking after some time and the dropper doesn't work. So had to use the dropper directly on the face. Just because of the packaging, might not repurchase.
Maybelline Mineral Power Loose Powder Foundation

89 reviews

I've been using this loose powder for a long time. It has great coverage and a little goes along way. I do find my skin gets oily half way thru the day but that could just because I have very oily skin. I do find the price a bit high but it seems to work the best for me compared...
Hydramatt Foundation 008Y

1 review

I have sensitive, very oily skin with acne prone skin and large pores on my cheeks. As I strolled in one of the cosmetics outlet, I saw this Gosh which caught my attention. After explaining my concern to the beautician, she advised me to use Hydramatt foundation n°008Y Medium...
Wet n Wild Photofocus Foundation

52 reviews

i dont like that its “dewy” it melts off quick which is a shame because it looks so good when first applied. don’t recommend for oily skin unless you carry oil blotting paper or powder around with you
The Ordinary Serum Foundation

41 reviews

The ordinary serum foundation has got to be hands down the best foundation I’ve used in years. The consistency is very very runny, don’t let that fool you. It is a lightweight buildable foundation and never ever looks cakey. It provides so much coverage even on blemished...
ABRU Lightwear Foundation

1 review

This foundation is like a ninja - it's smooth, sneaky, and provides full coverage without anyone noticing you're wearing it! Just a heads up, the shade is a bit lighter than advertised, so don't be afraid to go a shade darker than your usual - unless you want to look like a...
Too Faced Peach Perfect Foundation

37 reviews

I have forever been on the lookout for a good matte foundation, and this is the one! It is best used in conjunction with the Too Faced peach primer for a more matte and long lasting look. It lasts LEGIT all day long and definitely lives up to what it says it does, and does not...
BPerfect Chroma Cover Luminous Foundation

1 review

BPerfect Chroma Cover FOundation has become one of the best-selling foundations out there, with it's semi-matte finish, lightweight feel and superior coverage while looking after skin, a bottle of Chroma Cover is sold in the UK and Ireland something like every 3 seconds...
L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base

86 reviews

I was stoked to use this when it came out yrs ago. It was TERRIBLE, piled my foundation up. Added a pink hue to my face. I thought ok I used to much. Stared over and still had a pink cast to my face. It did nothing to help anything. I took it back for a refund.