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Shell Foundation

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Foundation is a liquid makeup that is used to create a smooth, even appearance on the face. It can be used as all-over face makeup or as a foundation for specific areas of the face, such as the nose, cheeks, and lips. Here are some great options for shell foundations.

CLINIQUEBeyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

Size: 1oz/30ml·ITEM: 2166833

Color: CN 0.5 Shell - fairest shade; with a cool neutral undertone

2.6K Reviews

$52.00

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I need to stop experimenting with other foundations and just stick with this one! I'm 35 and this foundation looks amazing on my skin. ...I will not be trying out anymore foundations. I have finally found my holy grail foundation.

What it is: A 24-hour wear, oil-free foundation and concealer in one that is lightweight and moisturizing—offering full-coverage without clogging pores.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Cream

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Trehalose
- Lechitin
- Sodium Hyaluronate

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates.

What Else You Need to Know: Clinique’s Beyond Perfecting Liquid Foundation has a natural matte finish with full coverage.

Estée LauderFuturist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 with Glycerin

Size: 1 oz·ITEM: 2708790

Color: 4N1 Shell Beige - medium tan with neutral undertones

937 Reviews

$73.00

I tend to prefer tinted serums and light to medium cover foundations. This serum tended to pool into my pores which does tend to happen 3/4 of the time with foundations for me. ...The Perfect Serum Foundation!...It feels super lightweight, like I am not wearing a foundation. I love how thin this serum foundation is, but it still covers as good, if not better, than a buildable full coverage foundation.

What it is: A silky serum foundation with 85% skincaring ingredients that visibly evens, smooths, moisturizes so you glow with soft radiance.


Coverage: Light


Finish: Radiant


Formulation: Liquid


SPF: 20

MAKE UP FOR EVERHD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 1 oz·ITEM: 2738359

Color: 1Y00 - Warm Shell - for very fair skin with olive undertones

695 Reviews

$64.50

That being said, MUFE makes some of the best liquid foundations I've tried before! This HD Skin Hydra Glow Foundation is amazing is you love a weightless feeling foundation that gives your skin a "your skin, but better" look. ...I got a sample of this foundation a few days ago and omg it is one of the most beautiful foundations ever I have been looking for something I can use everyday without being too heavy and although I will say Gaia labs and makeup by Mario are great foundations I don’t think it compares this is such a glowy foundation I have dry skin and a light medium skin tone I love love this foundation and will be buying the full size

What it is: A waterproof, 86 percent skincare-based foundation with a naturally luminous finish that hydrates, smooths, and visibly plumps skin over time.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural and Radiant


Formulation: 
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Hydra-Skin Booster Complex™: Mimics the hydrating effect of a sheet mask.


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.

Estée LauderNEW Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lightweight Matte Foundation with 36H Wear

Size: 1 oz/30 mL·ITEM: 2937530

Color: 4N1 Shell Beige - medium tan with neutral undertones

7.8K Reviews

$67.00

What it is: A more buildable, breathable version of the iconic foundation you love—now with a new, full-of-life matte finish and up to 36-hour wear and oil control.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Matte


Formulation: 
Liquid


Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Oiliness, and Pores


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid: Deliver up to 72 hours of hydration.

- Niacinamide and Brown Algae Extract: Target skin’s natural oil production over time.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one

DIORForever Natural Velvet Matte Compact Foundation

Size: 0.4 oz / 10 g·ITEM: 2654580

Color: 0N IN

70 Reviews

$85.00

Best compact foundation!...Can't even describe how much I love this compact foundation. It's good to throw in your purse for a quick touch-up Or wear on its own....Works great on top of a liquid foundation for extra coverage or on its own for a “no make up” look

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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Too FacedBorn This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation

Size: 1 oz/30 mL·ITEM: 2885648

Color: Swan - very fair with neutral undertones

1.5K Reviews

$65.00

But the redness didn’t stand a chance against this absolute war paint of a foundation. I’m used to serum based foundations that go slippery on the back of my hand during application. ...A must have foundation...I love too faced foundations this as a contour and I love it easy easy to blend I really loved it thanks to influensterss for sending to review and I already use to love this brand before getting this it’s one of my favorite so if you’re looking into a foundation I recommend too faced they make you look super smooth not cakey like other foundations and they have several range of foundations

What it is: An undetectable foundation formula that delivers up to 24-hour hydration and color-true wear that’s transfer-resistant, waterproof, and sweat- and humidity-proof.


Coverage: Medium


Formulation: 
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Glycerin

- Vitamin E

- Hyaluronic Acid


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: This natural-finish foundation reduces the appearance of pores, improves appearance of skin tone, and is all-day fade-proof. It is non-caking, non-poring, non-streaking, and photo friendly.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONBest Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

Size: 0.26 oz / 7.5 g·ITEM: 2667178

Color: 04P Light - light, pink undertone

653 Reviews

$30.00

Obsessed with it and I like to use it over my liquid foundations too! It is very beginner friendly as well!...The powders and the foundations do not match in color. I wear 50N in the foundation, but they didn't have 50N in the powder, so I got 44N, and it's too dark and too red for me.

What it is: A medium-to-full buildable coverage, long-wearing matte powder foundation that is formulated to even skin tone, smooth imperfections and control shine up to 8 hours.


Coverage: Full


Finish: Matte


Formulation: Pressed Powder


PAT McGRATH LABSSkin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Weightless Foundation

Size: 1.18 oz/ 35 ml·ITEM: 2257194

Color: Deep 33 - deep with neutral red undertones

2.1K Reviews

$100.00

Because it’s already painful to shell out $40 for foundation. So the thought of nearly doubling that was not cute. ...This is not a going out all night foundation or even a special event foundation. This is a everyday or “no make up” look foundation.

What it is: A weightless, hydrating foundation with a serum-like texture, offering customizable coverage and a filter-like, soft-focus finish.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: Natural


Formulation: Liquid


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Vita-Serum Complex: Boosts hydration by activating the natural production of hyaluronic acid and ceramides.

- Diamond Core Powder Technology: Converts and scatters light for a blurring, illuminated effect. 


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.

$59.50

Fenty Beauty foundation is contained in a glass jar with a hexagonal main design, the outer shell is a black paper box. ...My holy grail of foundations...I have always had trouble with my foundations flaking off. But this foundation stays all day and makes my skin look amazing!!

What it is: A hydrating and glowy foundation that's waterproof and reduces shine for a notch above natural finish.

Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Liquid


What Else You Need to Know: This is a long-wearing, medium-coverage foundation that gives golden-hour glow in a bottle. It hydrates, brightens, and improves the look of skin tone immediately and over time, while resisting sweat, humidity, and transfer.

Charlotte TilburyUnreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick

Size: 0.3 oz / 9 g·ITEM: 2765667

Color: 1 Fair - fairest with neutral undertones

1.1K Reviews

$65.00

Great highlight foundation...I received this product for my honest opinion The Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick is an amazing stick Foundation. Perfect highlight and easy to use. ...Best stick foundation I have...Blends a lot easier than other stick foundations I’ve used. My skin prep already has a lot of hydration so can’t speak to the foundations effect.

What it is: A light coverage, hydrating foundation stick in 20 flexible shades that glides and blends for a weightless, second-skin finish and glow.


Coverage: Light


Finish:
Radiant


Formulation: 
Stick


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Multi-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid Blend: Gives the skin a plumper appearance and nourishes.

- Vitamin E: Visibly transforms dull complexions with antioxidant and moisturizing abilities.

- Daikon Radish Seed Oil: Moisturizes and helps skin look smoother and firmer over time.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes,

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“I received this foundation as part of the Influenster campaign. This foundation is definitely high quality and is a full wear foundation however, I have seen a lot of foundations with this quality but much more affordable”
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“This is a great foundation option for anyone that wants a buildable yet light foundation. this foundation has a very very faint smell when you first apply it but it dissipates within half an hour after applying”
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“I also ordered Light Neutral from Iconic London as well and I'm just impressed with this skin tint”
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“I am always trying new foundations after hearing about them on social media”
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“Ive stumbled into the bathroom after a wild night and my foundation is still ON. The shade is perfect for my skin, the coverage makes me look like I'm made of porcelain”
Medium Foundation
“I've always used Clinque's Even Better makeup, so I had to try their newest edition. This is great! Medium coverage (covers almost everything but doesn't make the skin look fake), and a somewhat satin/matte finish”
Sheer Foundation
“If you’re a combination skin girlie who feels like you have to choose between looking greasy and looking crusty/cakey, this is the foundation for you. It’s SHEER- barely any coverage sheer- but perfect as a little something extra for a subtle look to even everything out”
Caramel Foundation
“I am usually very skeptical about foundations because I prefer a pretty light finish”
Long Lasting Foundations
“It blends effortlessly, and the formula’s longevity is notable, ensuring a polished look that lasts throughout the day. Overall, Too Faced’s Soft Matte Foundation is a great choice for a long-lasting, flawless matte finish”
Serum Foundation
“I’m not usually one for serum foundations as I find the pigment breaks apart on my skin”

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