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The Best Foundations for Dry Skin That Leave You Glowing

The Best Foundations for Dry Skin That Leave You Glowing
Tara Stevenson-Smith
Writer and expert4 years ago
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Last Updated 12/01/2024

Looking for formulas that won’t flake?  If you have dry, dehydrated skin, finding a foundation that won't accentuate those dry patches and fine lines can be difficult. To help support you in your quest to find the best hydrating formulas, we are delving into some of our top foundations for dry skin that will work with your skincare to help replenish moisture levels whilst offering flawless coverage for a smooth, radiant base!

 

What Foundation Format Should You Choose if you Have Dry Skin?

The best formats to opt for are liquid and cream foundations in sheer or satin finishes, particularly those with a light coverage. Look out for formulations that are oil based, as these will leave your skin looking dewy while covering flaky areas. Alternatively, if you have dry skin prone to breakouts, then serum or water-based formulations are better suited.

Top Tip: Applying a face primer before you put on your foundation as this will not only hydrate your skin, but create a smooth base for flawless application.

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    Tara Stevenson-Smith
    Writer and expert
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    Ever since I was a little girl, I have been interested in all things beauty as I used to watch my mum do her makeup and hair all the time and then I would try and use her products! I now love finding the best beauty buys out there and then recommending them to my friends and family to find out there experience with using them. To me the beauty industry has no limits, you can use different products or even just one product to create a variety of looks and through using different tools it can be made into an experience tailored to you. For me, perfecting my base is my fave thing to do and play around with, as I like it to last me all day whilst still looking flawless! So a handful of high quality products that I can rely on to achieve my natural yet airbrushed effect daily look is an essential as it gives me the confidence to be bold. As I am always trying and testing out new foundations, concealers, powders, primers and setting sprays I feel like I have a handle on the best makeup products out there. I am an advocate in using products that make you feel FANTASTIC as well as LOOKING FANTASTIC! I am currently loving the NARS Afterglow Lip Balm in the shade 'Orgasm' as it adds the perfect sheen of colour onto my lips whilst also moisturising them!
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