Best Liquid Foundations for Any Skin Type

It’s time to chat about one of my favorite parts of my makeup routine: liquid foundation! I LOVE a good medium to full coverage liquid foundation that gives a natural look but don’t irritate my skin, and I am always on the lookout for the best of the best.

You know those classic magazine interviews with celebrities where they ask them for the one makeup product they couldn’t live without? And their answers are typically a good mascara or a rose lip balm to give them they effortlessly beautiful look? Well, for those of us who don’t have a glowing, flawless complexion with incredible cheek bones (ha, not jealous!) I think foundation is one of the biggest game changers in your look. BUT, foundation can also be one of the most detrimental parts of your makeup routine, if you don’t pick the right one.

No one wants to put foundation on and look like they have foundation on, right?. We want that beautiful, natural, celebrity glow. After testing so many liquid foundations, I have finally found some of my all-time favorites for good coverage, a natural color, a long lasting finish, and non-irritating.

Estee Lauder Double Wear

It’s the best of the best. If you’re looking for a full-coverage foundation that stays on all day, this is your winner! If I could only keep one of the four pictures above, it would be this one. It has never irritated my skin and it has always provided good results. It also is incredibly easy to blend and very buildable for covering up blemishes. While it is a bit pricy, I absolutely believe that foundation is one part of your skin where you should splurge. I’d suggest spending the money here and cutting back on eyeliner or mascara (where I find drugstore products to be just as good!).

PRO’S: 

• Full coverage
• Natural color
• Wide color range
• Long-lasting
• Buildable
• Non-irritating

CON’S: 

• Price
• No SPF

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup

This was the FIRST liquid foundation I ever used way back when in high school. There is a reason I am still using it today: it is truly amazing! Since it is made for those with acne, it is very non-irritating. It certainly doesn’t replace acne medication, but it helps to reduce any flare-ups. This is a great medium to full coverage foundation that has a very natural color and lasts well throughout the day.

PRO’S: 

• Medium to full coverage
• Natural color
• Wide color range
• Long-lasting
• Non-irritating
• Price

CON’S: 

• No SPF
• Not as buildable

BareMinerals BarePro Liquid Foundation

This foundation has an incredible medium coverage application that gives you such an natural look. It is very non-irritating and the perfect foundation for everyday use.  It is not as matte as the other foundations I mention above, so if you are looking for a slightly dewier look, this would be perfect!

PRO’S: 

• Natural color
• Wide color range
• Long-lasting
• Non-irritating
• Contains SPF

CON’S: 

• Price
• Not as much coverage

 

It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream

There is a reason this foundation gets the most incredible reviews: it is perfect for every skin type! It gives such a natural, yet full-coverage, application. I love the bottle, as it comes with a little pump for the easiest application and it blends out so effortlessly. It also has SPF 50 in it, so you don’t have to worry about adding an extra layer to your morning routine.

PRO’S: 

• Medium to full-coverage
• Natural color
• Long-lasting
• Non-irritating
• Contains high SPF

CON’S: 

• Price
• Small color range

 

I hope this deep dive was helpful to you! I am so happy with these four foundations. As someone with sensitive skin to irritations and breakouts, these four have truly made a difference in my makeup routine. This post has been a LONG time coming and I am so happy to share these with you. Let me know if you have any questions below! XO

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