The Best Serum Foundations to Shop This Fall for a Dewy, Hydrated Look

August 04, 2023

By: Alanna Martine Kilkeary | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

Dry skin can crop up at any time of year, but it’s especially notorious for making an appearance when the weather gets colder. When seasonal dryness sets in, we like to trade in our full-coverage matte formulas for options that are more hydrating and dewy — and serum foundations fit the bill.

Serum foundation formulas are often packed with good-for-your-skin ingredients that hydrate and plump, like hyaluronic acid or glycerin which makes them perfect for warding off dryness. Ahead, we’re sharing our favorite serum foundations to get your fall beauty routine started.

Editor-Approved Serum Foundation Formulas

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation

Infused with hyaluronic acid and mandelic acid, this glowy foundation formula will boost your skin's hydration and radiance. It has buildable medium coverage that will smooth out uneven skin tone and texture, plus SPF for sun protection.

L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation with SPF 50

Illuminate your skin (and stick to your budget!) with this drugstore serum foundation. It’s infused with vitamin B3 and a hydrating serum to provide lightweight coverage that won’t settle into fine lines or wrinkles.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Foundation with SPF 40

If color correction is a concern, try this glowy foundation from IT Cosmetics. It works to correct discoloration, redness and uneven skin tone with green tea; not to mention, it also contains niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to promote a dewy, comfortable finish.

YSL Beauty Nu Bare Look Tint

For a lightweight veil of hydration and subtle coverage, opt for this skin-loving formula. It has hyaluronic acid for a fresh, dewy finish and will give you a radiant, even-toned complexion.

Maybelline New York Super Stay Up to 24HR Skin Tint With Vitamin C

Another skin tint we love is this longwear formula from Maybelline New York. Unlike some light- to medium-coverage skin tints that fade fast, this option has a natural, skin-like finish that lasts all day.

LYS Beauty Triple Fix Serum Foundation

Even out skin tone and texture with this buildable formula that’s suitable for all skin types. It has hyaluronic acid to nourish, turmeric for antioxidant protection and avocado oil to help the skin retain moisture.

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation with Niacinamide

For a vegan option, try this lightweight serum foundation formulated with niacinamide, allantoin and aloe. The combination of ingredients calm and soothe the skin for a your-skin-but-better finish.

Photographer: Chaunte Vaughn