Found: The Perfect Foundations for Summer
June 10, 2022
Picking the right foundation to wear in the summer can be tricky; you’ll need a formula that won’t slip around or leave those dreaded sunglass indentations on your cheeks and nose. And when the weather is extra steamy, you probably won’t want anything that feels too heavy sitting on top of your skin either.
Luckily, there are plenty of foundations out there that lock in coverage and keep shine at a minimum all day. Keep reading for our favorite foundations for summer, including full-coverage formulas that boast 24-hour coverage, waterproof powders, lightweight tints and more.
Best Lightweight Foundation
IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow SPF 40 Foundation
If you like a natural-looking complexion with a subtle glow, this CC cream is the perfect pick. It’s packed with skin-loving ingredients (hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and green tea extract, to be exact) and SPF to nourish the skin while imparting a radiant finish that rivals a golden hour glow.
Best Powder Foundation
L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24Hr Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder
This TikTok-favorite powder is transfer-, sweat- and waterproof for up to 24 hours. We love the breathable matte finish and buildable, medium-to-full coverage. It’s also non-comedogenic, which is great for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Best Matte Foundation
Maybelline New York Fit Me! Matte and Poreless Foundation
Available in 40 shades, this popular matte foundation is formulated with special micro-powders to help control shine throughout the day — a huge bonus come summer. It’s also oil-free and noncomedogenic, so you don’t have to worry about the formula clogging your pores and leading to breakouts.
Best Long-Wear Foundation
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H Long Wear Foundation
This oil-free foundation lasts throughout the day and delivers medium to full coverage. It’s a fan favorite for a reason: It has 50 shades to choose from and offers a velvety matte finish that’s super comfortable on the skin and doesn’t slip and slide.
Best Illuminating Foundation
Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation
Inspired by charmeuse silk, this illuminating foundation is as luxurious as it sounds. It glides effortlessly onto your skin to give a radiant-looking finish without ever feeling greasy.
Best Skin Tint
YSL Beauty Nu Bare Look Tint
If you’re looking for a lightweight option that still offers some coverage, check out this tint from YSL Beauty. It leaves behind a subtle blurring effect that doesn’t budge, no matter how high the temperature gets.
Best CC Cream
Dermablend Continuous Correction CC Cream SPF 50+
Prefer CC cream over foundation? We’ve got you covered with this lightweight yet full-coverage pick from Dermablend. It’s formulated with an impressive SPF 50 to help shield your skin from harmful UV rays and promises 24 hours of coverage.
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