The Best Moisturizing Foundations for Dry Skin

Bobbi’s Argireline Peptide formula is designed to protect skin from environmental elements that can increase signs of aging. Just a few drops of this foundation go a long way, so be sure to use sparingly and build as needed.

Buy: $69; macys.com

Moringa seed extract renews skin while guarding against free radicals to reduce future signs of aging. The oil-free formula is enriched with skin-plumping hyaluronic acid, so you’re left with a smoother complexion and perfectly natural coverage.

Buy: $35; lancome-usa.com

This hydrating foundation comes in 40 shades that feature a variety of undertones, allowing you to find your perfect match.

Buy: $36; ulta.com

You’re probably already familiar with aloe leaf extract, which soothes skin while locking in moisture. But this serum foundation also uses a resin from the bark of a Mediterranean mastic tree that naturally reduces breakouts over time. In a word, if you’ve been blessed with the unlikely duo of both dry skin and breakouts, you’ve met your match.

Buy: $54; sephora.com

This hardworking formula utilizes three key ingredients to create a more youthful complexion. Salicylic acid sloughs off dead cells, peptides ensure a flawless look by smoothing skin, and hyaluronic acid plumps and erases dry fine lines.

Buy: $32; clinique.com

This serum foundation calls on pure plant oils like Red Jania extract and Mary’s Thistle Oil to soften, hydrate, and create a more radiant complexion. Available in 22 shades.

Buy: $44; ulta.com

Hyaluronic acid hydrates skin while the barely there formula gives skin natural-looking coverage. Each of the 10 shades are designed to effortlessly blend into skin.

Buy: $16.99; neutrogena.com

Bonus points for shades that are built to work with a variety of skin tones—meaning you don’t need to swap out your foundation each summer and winter.

Buy: $42; beautycounter.com