Highlighting Foundation

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Achieve a radiant and flawless complexion with these highlighting foundations. Designed to provide a luminous glow, these foundations are perfect for those looking to enhance their natural beauty and create a dewy finish. Whether you prefer a subtle sheen or an intense shimmer, these foundations offer a variety of options to suit every skin tone and type.

Bobbi BrownVitamin Enriched Pressed Setting Powder

Size: 0.282 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2701779

Color: Yellow - soft, warm yellow

261 Reviews

$72.00

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I want one for bronzing and highlighting because it is that beautiful. It just melts into your skin and new looks cakey or powdery gifted by Bobbi brown...This powder it’s super light, scentless and perfect finish. I love the little highlight that has and gives my makeup the perfect touch.

What it is: A multitasking setting powder that hydrates, refines skin tone, and absorbs oil for a balanced complexion with a healthy and even-toned look.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Powder

What Else You Need to Know: Powered by vitamin B5 and Hydro-Soft Powder Technology, this setting powder locks in moisture, boosting hydration over time, while delivering blurring benefits and all-day oil absorption with a silky-soft finish. It also visibly refines skin tone and flexes to suit a range of skin tones.

NARSLight Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder

Size: .35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 2514784

Color: Shore - medium to medium-deep

865 Reviews

$57.00

I bought it last week, wasn't sure if I would like it, but have wanted to try it for a long time, the first time I tried it I just put it over my foundation and powder, but since I have very fair skin I didn't really see a difference, the next day I tried it over my foundation, powder and blush, and wow it looks amazing!! ...I absolutely love this pressed setting powder to go on top of my foundation especially over my t-zone. Sometimes I even use it when not wearing a foundation to just give this beautiful mat finish.

What it is: A bestselling pressed powder that locks makeup in place up to all day with a luminous, photo-ready finish.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Pressed Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Micro-fine Mineral Powders: Glycerin and vitamin E guard against dryness and keep skin comfortable.
- Light Reflecting Complex™: Visibly restores skin’s youthful radiance.
- Photochromic Technology: No-flashback formula makes skin look perfect in person and on camera.

Fashion FairIconic Pressed Setting Powder

Size: 0.3 oz/ 8.6 g·ITEM: 2477032

Color: Dark Chocolate Dream - deep with neutral undertones

40 Reviews

$47.50

It’s not overly golden which as a freelance makeup artist, this powder will work amazingly on my dark tan to deep clients as a highlight. I recommend this powder. It’s light to medium coverage and it did not oil up on me....I’m also use to liquid foundation so that could be the reason I’m not use to it. ...Good for a powder foundation

What it is: An ultra-lightweight, oil-absorbing powder that instantly sets—or refreshes—makeup at home and on the go.

Laura MercierReal Flawless Luminous Perfecting Talc-Free Pressed Powder

Size: 0.24 oz / 7 g·ITEM: 2643112

Color: Translucent - for very fair to light medium skin tones

258 Reviews

$71.00

Nice highlight...I love this Real Flawless Luminous Perfecting Talc-Free Pressed Powder. It gives a nice highlight effect and is easy to apply in just the right areas....Excellent powder that provides natural highlights!...When you put it on your skin over foundation or by itself it does a great job of providing a light overall foundation.

What it is: A pressed finishing powder that enhances the look of skin and makeup with a natural, luminous finish, instantly adding dimension and enlivening skin.


Coverage: Light


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Pressed Powder


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Chamomile Extract and Rose Oil: Provides all-day skin comfort that becomes one with skin.

- High Resolution Pigments and Custom-Pearl Blends: Enliven complexion, instantly lift sallowness and dullness.

- Auto-Balancing Technology: Helps balance moisture and control shine immediately and over time.

Danessa Myricks BeautyYummy Skin Serum Foundation

Size: 0.85 oz/ 25mL·ITEM: 2575827

Color: 17W - tan to dark skin with golden peach undertones

360 Reviews

$35.00

I’m so impressed with this foundation. I’ve been looking for a foundation that provides good coverage but doesn’t accentuate any fine lines or dry areas and this foundation really gives you yummy skin! ...Holy Grail Foundation...The first time I used this foundation, I knew it'd be a game changer. Because I have vitiligo on my face, I prefer foundations that offer full coverage, but I hate the cakey look of most full-coverage foundations on the market.

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.

DIORDior Forever Skin Glow Hydrating Foundation

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2557999

Color: 0W Warm - fair skin with warm tones

244 Reviews

$77.00

Usually, even when I set my foundation, my foundation would “melt away” or “disappear” on my nose, cheek and my highlight and bronzer would somehow no longer be there. ...best foundation for dry skin!...This foundation is my all time favourite, holy grail product!

What it is: A clean Dior foundation that has up to 24 hours of wear and provides visibly radiant medium-to-full coverage and hydration.

Coverage:
Medium

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Iris Extract: Guards against oxidation.
- Hibiscus Extract: Helps renew the look of skin.
- Wild Pansy Extract: Maintains hydration for healthy-looking skin.

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 also comes in recyclable packaging.

Too FacedBorn This Way Pressed Powder Foundation

Size: 0.35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 2260594

Color: Chai - deep with golden undertones

214 Reviews

$49.00

I’m always looking for a good powder foundation for its ease of use, but I have to rely on liquids for the full coverage. ...Love this foundation!...I absolutely love this powder foundation. It has a medium coverage and doesn't make me look overly done up.

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.

MorpheLightform Extended Hydration Foundation

Size: 1 oz·ITEM: 2755320

Color: Deep 36N - (deepest with neutral undertones)

39 Reviews

$28.00

This is one of the best foundations i’ve used. Not only does it work well with my skincare but it also helps hydrate my skin further. ...This is one of the few foundations I have that can go under the eyes as well.

What it is: A buildable medium-coverage foundation that’s clinically shown to improve skin’s natural radiance, hydration, and barrier function in as little as one week.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Improves radiance, hydration, and barrier function in as little as one week.
- Biomimetic HydroRelief Complex of Natural Moisturizing Sugars
-Natural Moisturizing Humectants: Moisturizing.

IT CosmeticsCC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation with SPF 40

Size: 1.08 oz / 32 mL·ITEM: 2773729

Color: Light Cool

3K Reviews

$65.00

It's full coverage and it's definitely that the color matching is on point and I love that it has a SPF 40 it does have a matte finish which I also super love because then I can build the Dewey highlight look off of the matte finish how I want it love love this product...This CC+ cream and foundation is perfect for a full date night beat with contour and highlight; as well as great for simple medium coverage for a simple girls night.

What it is: A full-coverage matte foundation for oily skin, skin-balancing serum, and broad-spectrum SPF 40 sunscreen in one.


Coverage: Full


Finish: 
Matte


Formulation: 
Cream


SPF: SPF 40

Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Air Licium®: Instantly creates a skin-blurring effect; absorbs and reduces shine.

- Lentil Seed Extract: Minimizes the look of pores.

- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates dry skin and prevents the appearance of dry patches.


Ingredient Callouts: Non-comedogenic, fragrance free and vegan formula.

PATRICK TAMajor Skin Crème Foundation and Finishing Powder Duo

Size: .32 oz cream and .14 oz powder / 9 g cream and 4 g powder·ITEM: 2607273

Color: Fair 4 - cool rose

1.2K Reviews

$73.00

I can see this as a really pretty foundation for special occasions....My new favorite foundation!...I absolutely love this foundation and it has quickly become one of my favorite products in my collection!

What it is: A duo that includes a blendable, medium-coverage cream foundation paired with a satin-finish powder.

What Else You Need to Know: This duo includes a buildable, breathable cream formula that melts into and moves with the skin. It also includes an air-spun setting powder that blurs the appearance of pores to create a flawless-looking, skin-like finish.

This Set Contains:
- 0.42 oz/ 12 g Cream Foundation
- 0.31 oz/ 9 g Powder

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“I absolutely love this pressed setting powder to go on top of my foundation especially over my t-zone. Sometimes I even use it when not wearing a foundation to just give this beautiful mat finish”
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“Exactly as described - hydrates and brightens, ideal for under eyes but also nice for highlighting. Plays well with other Saie products (Slip Tint and Setting Powder”
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“I swatched this next to brown shade in the Dior Backstage palette (universal one) and it was the same. If anything, the sephora swatch was smoother”
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“This under eye color correcting is amazing. I don’t have too dark of under eyes but I definitely show darkness and especially when I do my makeup I like it to be lighter”
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