A radiant and flawless complexion begins with the right foundation, and for those with dry skin, choosing the perfect foundation can make all the difference. Dry skin can often be challenging to manage, as it tends to flake, feel tight, and look dull when not properly moisturized and nourished.
In this blog post, we will explore the best foundations for dry skin, delving into their key features, benefits, and tips for selecting the ideal option to suit your skin type. Whether you’re looking for a lightweight and dewy foundation for daily wear or a full-coverage option for special occasions, we’ve got you covered. Say goodbye to dryness and hello to a radiant, hydrated complexion!
* Contains gifted products for review purposes, but all thoughts are my own and unbiased
Fresh tinted moisturiser, tan, Ringana*
An ideal option for those wanting the coverage of a foundation with the hydration of a moisturizer. I tried this tinted moisturizer and loved how it gave my skin good coverage without feeling cakey on the skin. It gave a light to medium coverage yet still managed to look natural. It gives the skin an ultra-even and radiant look, with mineral pigments that adapt perfectly to your skin tone and correct small flaws, redness, and pigment spots. It’s the ideal alternative to make-up. Plant substances ensure instant hydration, improve the complexion, and protect against harmful environmental influences.
Ringana products are synthetic, preservative-free, vegan, and scientifically developed.
Sheer Glow Foundation, NARS
A luminous, sheer to medium-coverage foundation with a satin finish, arriving in a wide range of shades to suit all skin tones. What I love most about this foundation is how natural it looks on the skin and if you do have drier patches it doesn’t cling to those areas, instead it adds a natural coverage. You can also build this up if you like a more full coverage foundation and if you’re oily a simple setting powder on top will help keep this foundation in place. The foundation works to minimize the look of visible discoloration, creating a smooth, even, and radiant-looking canvas. The formula is enriched with hydrating ingredients and an exclusive Complexion Brightening Formula to nourish and condition skin throughout the day.
Luminous Silk Foundation, Armani
A multi-award-winning hydrating foundation with a radiant, satin finish. This foundation offers a medium, buildable coverage whilst remaining lightweight on the skin and is perfect for those with a drier complexion. The silky fluid foundation glides on seamlessly to help sculpt and brighten the complexion while working to improve texture and blur the look of imperfections. Suitable for all skin types, the oil-free, glycerin-infused formula provides all-day hydration, allowing you to recreate the iconic ‘Armani Glow.’
Available in 40 shades.
Born to Glow Foundation, NYX Cosmetics
Not only budget-friendly but this NYX favourite offers a medium coverage that leaves skin looking natural and glowy. It blends seamlessly and is vegan-friendly and offers a smooth and even finish. Wearing this foundation often feels like you have nothing on the skin, and considering how dewy it looks it also has some pretty impressive lasting power. I’d say this is the ideal everyday foundation for those with dry/combination skin.
Available in 45 shades.
My top tips when it comes to applying foundation to drier skin
- Skincare is key, ensure your skin is hydrated before applying any products on top
- A little goes a long way, always go in with less product than you think you will need, you can always add more if you want to!
- Apply your foundation with a damp beauty blender, this will help to even out the coverage, without making it cakey on the skin!
Beauty Editor at The Daily Struggle. Beauty and makeup loving Liverpool girl with a tendency to over share and over spend. Dawn writes everything from skincare reviews to the latest makeup looks.
