6 Of The Best Foundations Of All Time
Best For A Radiant, Red Carpet-Ready Glow
Luminous Silk Foundation, £47 | Armani Beauty
A true industry icon, this lightweight, oil-free foundation has been a make-up artist favourite for decades. The silky, light-reflecting formula creates a naturally luminous finish, making skin look soft, smooth and flawless. Think of it as the ultimate ‘lit from within’ base.
Available at ARMANIBEAUTY.CO.UK
Best For Full Coverage That Lasts
Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick, £49 | Hourglass
Loved for its high-impact pigment and weightless feel, this foundation stick glides on like a dream. The creamy, blendable formula melts into skin for an airbrushed finish, while the triangular bullet makes application foolproof. No wonder it’s a pro kit essential.
Available at SPACENK.COM
Best For Long-Lasting Luminosity
Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation, £42 | NARS Cosmetics
With 16-hour wear and a glow-boosting formula, this foundation actually lasts. Offering medium-to-full coverage with a weightless feel, it’s infused with raspberry, apple and watermelon extracts to keep skin looking fresh not flat. Plus, the radiance just won’t quit.
Available at NARSCOSMETICS.CO.UK
Best For A Quick 'No Make-Up Make-Up’ Look
The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick, £33 | MERIT
Sitting somewhere between a foundation and concealer, this stick is all about ease. The buildable formula blends seamlessly to even out skin tone, while the sleek packaging makes it perfect for on-the-go touch-ups. Minimal effort, maximum impact.
Available at MERITBEAUTY.COM
Best For A Natural, Skin-Like Glow
Vital Skincare Complexion Drops, £62 | Westman Atelier
Dubbed ‘your skin, but better’, this tinted serum blends make-up with skincare. Infused with hydrating tsubaki oil and ginseng, it delivers sheer, dewy coverage that looks effortlessly polished. It’s clean beauty at its best.
Available at SPACENK.COM
Best For A Weightless, Skin-Perfecting Finish
Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation, £42 | Haus Labs
Lady Gaga’s Haus Labs created a foundation that does it all. Full of fermented arnica to soothe and calm, it blurs imperfections while feeling completely weightless. No wonder it’s gone viral on TikTok.
Available at SEPHORA.CO.UK
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