Buff is a kind of foundation that is made to give the skin a healthy-looking glow. It is a foundation that can be applied with a brush or sponge. It is also available in a variety of colors, including fair, medium, and tan. Here are some of our favorites.
ITEM: 1315050
Color: WN 16 Buff - very fair, warm-neutral undertones
$53.00
What it is: A dermatologist-developed foundation that create a brighter skin tone, while its creamy formula hydrates and smooths the look of skin.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Cream
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
SPF: SPF 15
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.
Size: .23 oz·ITEM: 2743912
Color: Buff - medium-deep (warm)
$52.00
Of the half dozen or so stick foundations I’ve used, this is one of the worst, although it’s a lot better than Milk Makeup’s. ...I have tried the Basma Foundation stick and Hourglass foundation stick, but nothing compares to this beauty. ...I compare every other foundation to this stick...Fine as a concealer, terrible as a foundation
What it is: A buildable, lightweight complexion stick that can be used as a foundation or a concealer for easy, natural-looking coverage on the go.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Stick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Fatty Acids: Condition skin and lock in moisture.
- Sea Daffodil Extract: Diminishes the look of dark spots and pigmentation.
Size: 1.0 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2422657
Color: WN 16 Buff - very fair, warm-neutral undertones
$65.00
I use a brush to apply it to my face and buff it in a little bit with a beauty blender but it almost immediately sets itself and it has a beautiful satin finish. ...I’ve been liking this new foundation so far. It offers medium/high coverage and is more matte than what I expected for a serum foundation.
What it is: A 24-hour, full-coverage foundation that quickly perfects with a matte finish, plus visibly improves skin with three-serum technology.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Oily and Combination
SPF: 25
Highlighted Ingredients:
- UP302 and Vitamin C: Visibly reduces dark spots and uneven skin tone.
- Salicylic Acid: Re-texturizes skin‘s appearance.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plumps skin for a more youthful look.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: This oil-free foundation provides full coverage and a matte finish for up to 24 hou
$55.50
I've always wanted to try make up by Clinique, I use their cleansing products and I've always liked them. This make ups buffs out my "imperfections" and I feel like I still look natural....Great powder foundation...My only complaint is that it does not seem to last as long as other Clinique powder foundations. I also thought it was weird that the stay buff is actually lighter than the stay cream, but Sephora makes exchanges easy if you do not get the color right.
What it is: An oil-free formula that maintains a fresh look and feel, all day and night.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Oiliness, Dryness, and Uneven Skin Tone
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, mineral oil, and fragrances.
What Else You Need to Know: Clinique’s Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Stay has a matte finish with sheer coverage. It’s also dermatologist-tested and non-acnegenic.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2489250
Color: 15 - tan with warm undertones
$62.00
I applied this with a buffing foundation brush. It buffs effortlessly into the skin. ...Past few month I tried 3 foundations, including NARS-Light Reflective Advanced Skincare Foundation, Armani Beaty-Neo Nude and YSL-Nu, with primers Ren-Perfect Canvas Clean Primer and Tatcha-Liquid Silk Canvas.
What it is: A lightweight skin tint with hyaluronic acid and buildable light-to-medium coverage for a fresh, dewy complexion.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plumps and moisturizes skin.
- Glycerin: Traps moisture and hydrates skin.
- Mallow: Visibly brightens skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It also comes in recyclable packaging.
Size: 0.46 oz/ 13 g·ITEM: 2476810
Color: Chocolate Darling - deep with neutral golden undertones
$55.50
Perfection for Foundation Haters!...If you, like me, despise the goopy feeling that is most foundation, look no further!! This is shade perfection: not too red, not too neutral. ...Though I am partial to liquid foundations, this Créme to Powder foundation provides me everything I look for in a foundation.
What it is: An opulent foundation that glides on like a silky cream and dries to a thin, elegant, second-skin powder finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Cream
Best For: Normal and Oily Skin
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Resorcinol: A skin brightener that helps fade the appearance of dark spots and even tone.
- Vitamin C: Evens tone, visibly reduces hyperpigmentation, and smooths skin.
- Turmeric: Soothes irritation and helps heal and brighten the skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes,
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2798668
Color: Warm Sand - Light to medium, warm undertones
$77.00
One of my favorite foundations....I tried Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Foundation, and I really like it. It lasts all day and feels light on my skin. ...Get yours here-https://app.im.skeepers.io/c/hbwz3/r/hbz8f *When applying, shake the bottle well.** Dispense the product onto the back of your hand, then use a foundation brush to buff it onto your face, focusing on the center or areas needing coverage.
What it is: An oil controlling foundation that provides 24-hr moisture and wear, minimizes the look of pores and is water-proof and sweat-resistant.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: 15
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Oil-Absorbing Silicas: Absorb oil and shine without stripping moisture.
- Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, and Honey Extract: Boost skin’s moisture levels for immediate and long-term hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also gluten-free.
$70.00
I can honestly say I've never had a powder match so flawlessly. I wear Buff II and it is virtually impossible to see on my skin. ...I bought this with the Lancôme foundation and I'm in love! I use a primer and the foundation and then apply this powder with my kabuki brush and I instantly have the photoshopped airbrushed look!
What it is: A sheer-to-full-coverage powder foundation has a versatile, mattifying, and long-wearing finish that is perfect for all skin types, including oily.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
What Else You Need to Know: This versatile matte foundation is buildable, long-lasting, and can be used wet or dry. The face powder is perfect for on-the-go touch-ups, covering imperfections, and as a sheer-coverage setting powder. The lightweight formula does not cake and offers a shine-free, natural look.