The Best Moisturizing Foundations
What if you could skip one step in your morning routine and have the same (if not better) results? If youāre not one of āthose peopleā who springs out of bed at 5 AMĀ and has hours upon hours to dedicate to workouts, devotionals, and vegan smoothies, this could mean a lot, actually. For example: 1. One more sip of coffee, 2. One more āsnoozeā button, 3. One more moment to double check youāre not forgetting anything while running out the door. Not to overreach here, but if thereās even a slight chance of any of the previously mentioned statements, then count us in. The great gods of the beauty department have heeded our calls with moisturizing foundation (cue fireworks) and the getting ready game has forever been changed. Who knew something as simple as a better foundation could completely transform your beauty routine? Well, not to be snide, but we didāand weāre filling you in on all the tricks of the trade.
Moisturizing daily is key to preventing wrinkles and other signs of premature aging, and weād be lying if we said weād never skipped that step before out of pure laziness or lack of time (*cough* patience). By combining your moisturizer and foundation into one powerful formula, youāre providing your skin with a base thatās both hydrated and protected before heading out on your day. (Beauty gurus recommend mixing your moisturizer with your foundation before applying for a more natural finish anyway, so youāre already one step ahead!) These full-coverage favorites cover all of your bases (literally) no matter your skin type, skin tone, age or budget.
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Best Oil Free Moisturizing Foundation
Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation
Buy It: $7.99; ulta.com
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Best Lightweight Moisturizing Foundation
Clinique Even Better Glow Light Reflecting Makeup
Buy It: $28; Sephora.com
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Best Full Coverage Moisturizing Foundation
e.l.f. Moisturizing Foundation Stick
Buy It: $5.99; target.com
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Best Splurge Moisturizing Foundation
EstƩe Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup
Buy It: $42; Sephora.com
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Best Drugstore Moisturizing Foundation
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint
Buy It: $11.19; target.com
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Best Anti-Aging Moisturizing Foundation
Philosophy 'miracle worker' miraculous anti-aging foundation SPF 30
Buy It: $40; nordstrom.com
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By Wesley Shaw Wesley Shaw