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10 Of The Best Foundations For Dry Skin
From water-weight serums to new-gen sticks, these are the base products that really make skin glow.
Finding a foundation that doesn't turn cake-like come lunchtime is rarely easy, but when you’ve got dry skin, it’s a truly tricky endeavour.
You can bathe in hydrating serums and slap on the most quenching moisturiser (which is Weleda Skin Food, FYI), but if your foundation isn’t formulated with dry skin types in mind, you’ll likely be dealing with flaky patches and powdery pores as the day goes on.
'Dry skin should be tackled from the base; primers and moisturisers are a great start,' advises pro make-up artist Nikita Baffour. However, the best results really depend on the foundation formula you choose: it’s best to avoid mattifying ones and instead opt for something designed to hydrate: many good options contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin E.'
Baffour uses water-based foundations on her clients with dry skin, and recommends ‘sheer or medium-coverage textures that deliver a softer, luminous finish.’ (Don’t panic: you can always employ a concealer to cover any breakouts or red patches.)
Another great move it to consider the new school of serum foundations, which generally come with more humectant power and less pigment, delivering a touch of coverage without the cake.
Whether you’re looking for a light, everyday glow or searching for something more substantial for full glam days, see the foundations we recommend for eternally thirsty skin here.
The Best Foundations For Dry Skin
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