Water-Based Foundation
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Water-based foundations are a great choice for people with allergies or sensitivities to traditional foundation formulas. They're also a good option for people who want to avoid the chemicals found in many other makeup products. Here are some of the best water-based foundations available today.
HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGATriclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation with Fermented Arnica
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2597060
Color: 530 Deep Neutral - deep with neutral balanced undertones
$67.00
I love how my other products(I use a lot of water-based products, this foundation is also waterbased) look on top of this foundation. ...I wouldn’t recommend using this with the water based power grip primer, but with the right skin prep and primer this foundation is beautiful!!
What it is: A medium coverage, weightless, non-comedogenic foundation with fermented arnica that helps reduce redness and protects from environmental stress.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Fermented Arnica: Visibly reduces redness and irritation.
- Intellizen 7 Complex™: proprietary blend of medicinal herbs that promote healing and calming.
- BioFerment 7 Complex™: Proprietary blend of super antioxidants that protect the skin from stress.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
Beautyblender12-Hour Always on Radiant Skin Tint with Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide
Size: 1 oz/ 30mL·ITEM: 2477453
Color: Deep 5 - deepest skin tones with very warm undertones
$49.00
Perfect for an everyday base product! I prefer to apply this with a sponge rather than a brush but it depends on personal preference ....Great alternative for Foundation...I’m still trying to master my base, and whenever I put powder on top it ends up looking cakey and dry.
What it is: A skin tint that hydrates with light-medium buildable coverage and a naturally radiant finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid- Helps to visibly plump skin and improve the look of fine lines and seal in moisture.
- Niacinamide and Willow Bark Extract: Visibly smooth, brighten, reduce the look of irritation, and minimizes the appearance of pores and blemishes to keep skin looking smooth and clear.
- Beta Glucan: Soothes and restores skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, tr
$55.00
I loved the feel and the color of this foundation but I dislike how difficult it is to get all of the product out and the fact that the foundation with certain primers will look spotty
What it is: A foundation with smoothing properties to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, anti-pollution protection, and impeccable waterproof hold for up to 24 hours.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Edelweiss Flower: Quick-lifting effect.
- Red Maple Bark Extract: Improves the look of firmness and elasticity.
- Paracress Flower Extract: Visibly smooths fine lines and wrinkles.
What Else You Need to Know: This non-comedogenic foundation with a moisturizing and comfortable formula provides a lifted effect with visible firming and smoothing properties and impeccable waterproof hold for up to 24 hours.
$85.00
This paired well, for me, with the Dior Forever Matte Foundation. I was without shine/oiliness longer than I expected....This is the first product review I’ve ever left because it’s that good. best matte natural looking foundation I’ve ever used. Please keep this product forever Dior
What it is: A transfer-proof compact foundation that visibly reduces shine and provides up to 24 hours of natural-looking, matte coverage with a smooth, refined finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Iris Extract: Delivers antioxidant benefits.
- Wild Pansy Flower Extract: Preserves hydration.
- Rose Extract: Visibly refines pores.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free.
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ONE/SIZE by Patrick StarrrTurn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2801173
Color: Fair 10 NR - very fair, neutral rosy undertones
$61.00
So, for me was better to use a dry sponge, water based face cream or gel texture, and work the product in the sponge before apply it in the face. ...I actually used way too much as first because I didn’t realize how much it would spread out. It is also water resistant! I ran water right over it and the water rolled right off without messing with the foundation.
What it is: A long-wear, waterproof, sweatproof foundation formulated with only 16 ingredients that gives full coverage and maximum comfort to visibly blur and smooth without clogging pores.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lauryl Lysine: An amino acid that prevents makeup breakdown and provides water and sweat resistance.
- Alkane Complex: 100 percent plant-derived emollients replace silicone for a smooth feel.
- Rice Silk Powder: Blurs skin with a soft-focus effect.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS
SaieGlowy Super Skin Tint Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2637312
Color: 17 - medium to medium/tan skin tones with warm undertones
$60.00
This definitely doesn’t feel like a foundation and a little goes a long way. It goes great with the the base brush and works well with all different products, not just Saie. ...It actually reminds me of Tarte Rainforest of the sea water foundation. Love it!
What it is: A lightweight skin tint foundation with medium coverage that visibly brightens skin for a dewy, luminous finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Attracts and binds moisture to smooth and hydrate skin
- Rice Bran Peptides: Reduces the appearance of fine lines, pore, helps fade dark spots brightening skin tone.
ONE/SIZE by Patrick StarrrTurn Up The Base Versatile Powder Foundation
Size: 0.28 oz/ 8 g·ITEM: 2427078
Color: Deep 3 (R) - deep, rosy undertones
$53.00
If you have skin with pimples, this foundation is great for disguising acne. The strong point of this base is that rks yem various shades....Lovely Base...I love my turn up the base powder foundation. It was gifted to me it goes on smooth and is very easy to blend .
What it is: A buttery-smooth, buildable, medium- to full-coverage powder foundation with a multiuse formula, a soft-matte finish and up to 12 hours of wear.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Texturizers and Microspheres: Visibly blur pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and texture with a soft-focus effect.
- Rice Silk Powder: Helps create a soft-focus appearance.
- Triple-Milled Micronized Purest Pigments: Create undetectable, seamless, true-color coverage that lasts for up to 12 hours.
Danessa Myricks BeautyYummy Skin Serum Foundation
Size: 0.85 oz/ 25mL·ITEM: 2575918
Color: 26N - very deep skin with neutral undertones
$35.00
if foundation could be a filter...I use an oil to prep my skin and the foundation glides on perfectly!...Must be an aging thing. So I bought this foundation particularly for the youthful glow aspect and I got what I wanted.
What it is: A skincare-hybrid foundation with medium, buildable coverage that effortlessly creates a natural-looking, skin-like glow.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Jojoba Oil: Intensely moisturizes and softens skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and plumps the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Olive-Derived Squalane: Known to balance oil production and diminish visible signs of aging.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan.
MAKE UP FOR EVERWater Blend Face & Body Foundation
Size: 1.69 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 1856442
Color: Y455 - praline
$57.00
Holy Grail Foundation...I feel like this foundation is not talked about enough. It has all the qualities I look for; the water base is amazing for my dry skin, especially in the winter months, and the coverage is sheer/light, letting your skin shine through while having enough coverage to balance things out. ...I think the "water base" makes all the difference for me. Silicones (Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, etc.)
Skin type:
✔ Normal
✔ Dry
✔ Combination
What it is: A lightweight, water-gel foundation for the face and body that provides buildable coverage with a natural-looking, dewy glow.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
What Else You Need to Know: Created with 80 percent water, Water Blend features a weightless feel and minimal, natural coverage. It applies quickly and then sets to ensure long-lasting coverage with a fresh, glowing look all day. It’s ideal for normal to dry skin.
Too FacedBorn This Way Pressed Powder Foundation
Size: 0.35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 2260792
Color: Shortbread - very light with golden undertones
$49.00
The trick is to make sure to use a mist after (My faves at the Smashbox Water Primer and Mac Fix+) doesn’t look caked and lasts all day! ...I have dry skin and this one has coconut water in it which really helps it not look too cakey or powdery on me.
What it is: A three-in-one, long-wearing, powder foundation that sets makeup, hides shine, and can touch up on-the-go.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Water: Aids in delicately replenishing skin’s moisture levels.
- Alpine Rose: Helps support skin’s natural health and resilience.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Gives a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.
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