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 /  06 March 2025  

#  6 Of The Best Foundations Of All Time  


A good foundation is the, well, foundation of any make-up routine – and whether you want full coverage, dewy glow or something in between, it pays to find the right one. Here are six that come highly recommended time and again…  


BySapna Rao

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## 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](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=15731&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.armanibeauty.co.uk%2Fmakeup%2Fface%2Fmedium-coverage-foundation%2Fluminous-silk-foundation%2FAP10101.html)



  

 

 

 



 

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## 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.

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## 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.

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## 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.

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## 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.

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## 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.

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