Whenever I do my makeup for everyday wear, I look for makeup that meets the following characteristics: it should look natural, luminous, cover imperfections and last as long as possible without fading. To achieve this, I like to use few products, such as a mascara to lift the gaze or blush to add color to the face.
To even out the tone and cover imperfections, I always reach for a foundation. My favorites are those with a lighter formula, which even out the tone but do not over-cover, leaving a fresher and more natural look. Also, being less dense, they let the skin breathe and feel lighter throughout the day.
This type of foundations blend more easily, tend to have glow or hydrating finishes that give a healthy-looking complexion, and are usually less comedogenic, thus reducing the risk of clogging pores and the appearance of acne.
Second-skin finish and very luminous
If you’re looking for a lightweight foundation that hydrates the skin and achieves a natural effect, these are the most recommended by experts.
Lightweight foundations
Starting with a novelty, the SurrealSkin™ Natural Finish Foundation by Makeup By Mario. A foundation with a natural finish that offers medium to light coverage. It softens and blends for a second-skin effect, controls shine all day and hydrates the skin for 16 hours (At Sephora for €55.00).
Lightweight Foundations
The most viral that always works, the Airbrush Flawless Foundation by Charlotte Tilbury. A lightweight foundation with full coverage that lasts up to 24 hours and offers a second-skin, smoothing and unprecedented diffusing finish (At Sephora for €53.00).
Lightweight Foundations
From Rare Beauty we have Always an Optimist, a water-based gel foundation that offers a refreshing application effect while smoothing, hydrating and brightening the skin. The lightweight formula enriched with ultrafine pearls provides an instant luminosity boost (At Sephora for €35).
Lightweight Foundations
In Kiko the best is the Smart Hydrating Foundation, a hydrating and nourishing foundation with a second-skin finish that perfects the complexion. Its moisturizing formula with a medium, easily adjustable coverage guarantees a satin and natural long-lasting finish for flawless skin (At Kiko for €8.99).
Lightweight Foundations
Lastly, the Clinique Even Better Clinical, a liquid and lightweight product, with adjustable coverage from medium to full and 24-hour wear. It helps visibly improve the skin instantly and over time. Formulated with skin-friendly ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, vitamin C and Clinique’s exclusive UP302 molecule to combat dark spots (At Primor for €28.10).
