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
the only thing here is that i would ignore the undertones on the packaging and just go in store and get a match-- i have a warm undertone in the nars and charlottle tilbury foundations but use a cool tone in this one. this also looks better being applied with a brush and has a silocone/water base, so be careful about what primers you use here. pretty good about no transfer so far and takes cream products amazingly w/o smearing! ...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.
What it is: A medium coverage, weightless, clean foundation with fermented arnica that reduces redness, helps even skin tone & 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.
LYS BeautyTriple Fix Serum Foundation
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2435634
Color: TN6 - honey - tan/olive skin with neutral undertones
$32.50
I can tell it matches 7/10. This is oil base foundation so it’s quite easy to come off with water and I recommend to apply powder foundation on the top to make sure it’s completed dry before applying couture or cheek blush....You can't use any products underneath with dimethicone or it will separate and then pill. Water-based underneath is fine. For moisturizer, I recommend The Ordinary's HMF or Vanicream.
What it is: A luxuriously clean, skincare-infused serum foundation with buildable, light-to-medium coverage in an array of shades.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng): A powerful herb that combats skin stress and visible signs of aging.
- Turmeric: Provides antioxidant protection and visibly brightens, evens, and soothes skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Infuses the skin with intensive hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This formula will satisfy your skincare and foundation fix at the same time.
GivenchyPrisme Libre Skin-Caring Matte Foundation
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2509784
Color: 3-W245 - light to medium with warm undertones
$78.50
prisme libre matte foundation...All in all - it's very impressive. The foundation is water based so make sure not to use any oils on your face to prep before applying this....It melts into my skin after prepping with a water based moisturizer. The foundation is water based so make sure not to use any oils on your face to prep before applying this.
What it is: A skincare-infused, long-lasting matte foundation that is lightweight and natural while blurring and addressing imperfections for up to 24 hours.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Capucine Extract: Supports skin's natural radiance.
- Pink Clay: Helps to nourish the skin.
- Annatto Extract: Encourages clarity and helps reduce the appearance of pores.
What Else You Need to Know: The Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Matte Foundation is made with 97 percent natural origin ingredients and 82 percent skincare formula. It reduces the appearance of pores while addressing imperfections, mattifying, and hydrating.
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
$39.50
It smells a lot like toilet water when initially appying it. Decent aside from that and the smell doesn't linger (I hope)....Blows $100 foundations out of the water!...If I try another foundation I usually end up washing it off and putting this on.
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
$53.00
Natural looking foundation....My all time favourite foundation ...love it it's all I use
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.
ValentinoVery Valentino 24 Hour Long Wear Liquid Foundation
Size: 0.8 oz / 25 mL·ITEM: 2615482
Color: MA1 - medium ambra 1 (warm)
$81.00
My Favourite Foundation...I have a lot of foundations, like a lot. This is my absolute favourite, it looks so beautiful on my skin. ...Sadly this foundation is really not suitable for dry skin. Sits in fine lines and clings to dry spots.
What it is: A semi-matte foundation that perfectly balances three foundation dreams: buildable coverage, breathable texture, and long-lasting wear for up to 24 hours.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- The Valentino Magic Floating Powder: Absorbs up to three times its own weight.
- Light-Wear Polymer: Helps lock the formula onto the skin.
- Glycerin: For a fresh and hydrated look that lasts all day.
What Else You Need to Know: This semi-matte foundation is formulated with exclusive Light-Lasting™ Technology, which delivers buildable, medium coverage that is hydrating and transfer resistant. It’s available in 40 inclusive shades th
$81.00
I highly suggest dior foundations and concealers to anyone with a lighter neutral undertone! ...Recently, I wrote another glowing review for a different base product and spoke way too soon (it started to make my skin itchy)... so I've actually exchanged it for the 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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$64.00
I have dry skin so wear hydrating primer and water based foundation and this powder did not dry my skin and did well in keeping me slightly matte without turning oily! ...I really recommend it after doing your base and before apply bronzer and blush.
What it is:
A high-performance translucent powder that sets makeup for lasting wear without weight or texture, in a convenient, portable compact that's perfect for touch-ups on the go.
What it does:
Prolong the wear of your makeup while staying color-true throughout the day with this high-performance, translucent powder. This lightweight formula sets and perfects makeup with a shine-free, natural-matte, velvety finish for up to 12 hours. This no-flashback formula means you'll look great in photos, and it creates a soft-focus effect to smooth away the look of fine lines and imperfections. It’s available in two shades designed to look and feel natural on all skin tones.
Laura MercierSmooth Finish Foundation Powder
Size: 0.3 oz/ 9.2 g·ITEM: 1530484
Color: 1N1 - 1 (light beige with yellow undertones)
$71.00
I tried this foundation both dry and with water, and it just left my skin looking dry and chalky, and it drew way more attention to my pores, lines, and bumps. ...I just started using this powder with a water-based liquid foundation, and I LOVE the finish!
What it is: A lightweight, oil-free powder foundation that can be applied dry or wet for custom coverage and matte or natural finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and fragrance.
What Else You Need to Know: This foundation reduces the appearance of shine, evens the look of skin tone, hydrates, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores. It feels light and fresh, wears all day, and stays color-true. The compact includes a sponge applicator.
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