9 Foundations That Are Packed With Major Skincare Benefits

July 29, 2022

By: Trishna Rikhy | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

Finding a foundation that looks good on your skin and creates an even, flawless base can be tricky enough — but finding one that has benefits for your skin, too? While it sounds too good to be true, Makeup.com’s editors have rounded up seven products to prove that it isn’t. From foundations with SPF to protect against damaging UV rays to foundations with hydrating, plumping hyaluronic acid, these are the best foundations on the market that do the skincare work for you, too.

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IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Foundation with SPF 40

SPF is vital to healthy skin, which is why having SPF 40 already in your foundation is a major bonus. Say goodbye to streaky sunscreen and white casts — with 22 shades, this long-lasting, lightweight foundation protects your skin while perfecting it.

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L’Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Acid Serum

Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient to hydrating skin. If you’re someone who worries about dryness under your foundation, then this is the product for you.With lightweight coverage and moisture locked into the formula, your skin will be glowy and smooth even after you take this off.

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L’Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Acid Serum

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Valentino Beauty Very Valentino 24 Hour Wear Liquid Foundation

This foundation has it all: a lightweight, long-lasting semi-matte coverage with SPF 26 and 40 shades to choose from. Buildable and breathable, this is the perfect foundation for instant glam and instant sun protection.

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Lancôme Paris Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation

With buildable coverage and a glowy finish, this foundation is perfect for your skin — on the inside and outside. The SPF 27 protects your skin while the hyaluronic acid provides needed hydration. Bonus: It’s formulated with mandelic acid, too, to help smooth the skin.

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YSL Beauty Nu Bare Look Tint

For a fresh complexion, this lightweight skin tint with hyaluronic acid delivers hydration with a natural finish. A creamy, water-like texture feels like nothing at all, but with the added ingredients of glycerin and mallow, you’ll notice fresher, brighter skin.

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Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Oil-Free Foundation

In 40 shades, this lightweight foundation brings a healthy glow for all skin tones and types. Formulated without oils, the Luminous Silk Oil-Free Foundation is hydrating without creasing throughout the day and is as breathable as a second skin.

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ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

For sun protection and dewy, light coverage, a skin tint with SPF is a must-have. Our editors rave over this buy from ILIA. You’ll literally forget you applied it — that’s how lightweight it feels on your skin. It’s also infused with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and squalane for added skin love.

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Iris & Romeo Best Skin Days SPF 25

A foundation that’s also a serum, sunscreen, moisturizer and blue light/pollution protector? Unheard of — until now. Formulated with key ingredients such as Bulgarian rose oil, coconut water, green tea and sunflower seed oil, this long-lasting, 5-in-1 foundation works to hydrate, improve radiance and protect against free radicals.

Photo: Chaunte Vaughn

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