7 Foundations for Dry Skin That ACTUALLY Work (Cosmetic Formulator Picks)
Maybelline$11.99- “I really like this one as a great drugstore option because it's super affordable”▶ 0:45
- “It doesn't get cakey”▶ 0:50
- “It doesn't feel heavy at all”▶ 0:53
- “It works amazing for dry skin because it has a dewy finish”▶ 0:54
- “I've applied it both ways and gotten beautiful results either way”▶ 1:09
- “It just gives a beautiful glow”▶ 1:17
- “It's very versatile”
MAKE UP FOR EVER$64.50- “This is Holy Ghost Status”▶ 2:15
- “It just gives such a beautiful finish to the skin”▶ 2:20
- “It's not cakey, it's not thick, it doesn't settle into my pores”▶ 2:23
- “It's a beautiful formula”▶ 2:23
- “I really like applying this with a sponge versus a brush”▶ 2:35
- “With a sponge, it is flawless”▶ 2:39
- “The finish of this one is dewy, but it's not greasy or shiny at all”
- “Just gives a very natural looking luminosity”▶ 2:54
- “I never find it dries out my skin at all”▶ 3:26
- “It's very great for sensitive, dry skin”▶ 3:28
L'Oreal Paris$14.97Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundationshade · Nude Beige 35- “This is a holy grail drugstore option for me”▶ 3:59
- “I cannot stop wearing this one”▶ 4:04
- “I will cry if they ever discontinue it”▶ 4:05
- “It's so dewy on the skin”▶ 4:11
- “It blends beautifully”▶ 4:14
- “This is my go-to foundation when I wear just mascara and lip gloss, but I want to even out my skin tone”▶ 4:14
- “It's very lightweight, very thin, so it doesn't feel heavy or cakey like it is chef's kiss”▶ 4:22
- “The finish of this one is dewy, but it never looks greasy”
- “That's why I love this formula so much”▶ 5:20
NARS$42.75- “This is my she has my heart”
- “I have like five bottles in this drawers back here”▶ 10:09
- “This foundation I love for full glam days because it gives me excellent coverage”▶ 10:15
- “It's very dewy”▶ 10:19
- “It just blends like a dream”▶ 10:19
- “This has been holy grail for me for many, many years”▶ 10:23
- “I will say with their shade range, they do run really warm”▶ 10:27
- “They do turn very yellow”▶ 10:32
- “If you have very cool undertones, you may not like it”▶ 10:34
- “I love the formula so much”▶ 10:42
- “A little bit for me goes a long way”▶ 10:55
- “It just gives me natural looking skin, but lots of coverage”▶ 10:59
Anisa Beauty$38.00
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