the best of the best
Ask ELLE editors what their top foundation picks are and they'll spend a lifetime explaining why they prefer tints over full-coverage formulas, or which foundation gives them a Zoom beauty filter IRL. Simply put: ELLE editors keep the foundation market running, no-makeup makeup trends be damned.
However, we know you don't have time to scroll through an endless list of the best foundations out there so we narrowed it down to 5. Whether you want a filter-like finish or a no-blemishes-left-behind full coverage finish, shop ELLE's favorite foundations below.
1.Revlon ColourStay Combo/Oil Make Up - Mocha
Revlon ColourStay is the number 1 foundation, now with a mess-free pump and SPF protection and available in 35 shades for every skin tone and type. Its Flawless, matte coverage that lasts up to 24 hours and features a comfortable, lightweight formula specifically made for combination or oily skin to control oil absorption and shine
2. Bobbi Brown Skin Extended Wear Foundation Spf15 - Cool Almond
A 16-hour wear, full coverage foundation with a natural, multidimensional matte finish that's comfortable, breathable and weightless.
Created through a high speed cold fusion process, this ultra-silky emulsion features a perfectly balanced blend of skin-loving ingredients, oil controlling actives and skin-true pigments. Incredibly smooth and blendable, it glides on with a second-skin feel and multidimensional matte finish. Pigments are precisely balanced through artistry expertise to skin's top tones and undertones to deliver the most natural-looking shade range for all skin tones.
3.MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC50
We put MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 to the ultimate test of seeing how long it wars and not surprisingly, the formula lasts for a full 24 hours! This modern foundation combines a matte finish and medium-to-full buildable coverage with broad spectrum SPF 15 protection.
Applies, builds and blends easily and evenly while controlling shine. Comfortable and extremely long-wearing, it helps minimize the appearance of pores and imperfections, giving skin a smoother, more flawless look and finish.
4. Filorga Double Action Foundation Flawless Bare-Skin Effect.
Flash perfecting action [adjustable-coverage technology]:
"Skin-fusion" micro-pigments for an instant flawless skin effect, providing adjustable, radiant and natural coverage with no mask effect.
Lasting multi-correction [smoothing + radiance + evenness]:
Hyaluronic acid combined with a botanical active ingredient to smooth the skin. A unifying complex formulated with hexylresorcinol to even out the skin with subsequent applications.
5. Even Better Refresh 30MI Foundation Stone
Skin Types: 1, 2
What It Does 24-hour hydrating foundation with flawless full coverage and a natural finish. Creates a virtually poreless look. Smooths and plumps for younger-looking skin.
Key Ingredients / Technology Hyaluronic acid plumps fine dry lines, potent peptides help keep skin smooth and salicylic acid retexturizes skin. Great to Know No parabens. No phthalates. No fragrance. Allergy tested. Oil-free. Non-streaking. Non-acnegenic. Won't clog pores.
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