When shopping for foundation, the second often forgotten step has to do with skin type. Maybe you know how to pick the right shade (clue: swatch on your jaw not the back of your hand) but the question is, what formula are you swatching? Would matte foundations look good on mature skin and will the dewy finish work on oily skin? The answer is below, with the best foundation for your skin type.

Skin type: Oily
Foundation: L’Oreal Paris Infallible Promatte Foundation

This is no news to you, you know that matte foundation is what you are looking for. You do not want your foundation to slide off any more before you even get to work. The question is, is it really as matte as the tube says? This affordable foundation is a favourite in the US because of its 24 hour wear. With an adjective like “infallible”, this base makeup ensures that your makeup is not going anywhere! It is also shine free and will not transfer. Best of all, just because it is matte does not mean it is heavy. It is lightweight!

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Skin type: Dry
Foundation: NARS Sheer Glow Foundation

Matte foundations will emphasise fine lines and wrinkles so it is best to go for lightweight and dewy formulas. The Internet loves the NARS Sheer Glow Foundation because it gives a radiant finish that is buildable. It can be light on your days off and a more full coverage for workdays or special occasions. Users love it because the skin is hydrated after using it and skin tone looks even underneath it.

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Skin type: Normal
Foundation: Note BB Cream

Congratulations! You are neither too oily nor too dry, which means it should not be too difficult for you to find a formula that is perfect for you. This award-winning BB Cream gives a natural coverage while illuminating your skin. It also hides dark spots and corrects them, and it evens out skin tone while moisturising it. It contains SPF 15 and is paraben free. If you want to thin out any of your liquid base products on hot and humid days, try spraying your makeup sponge with a face mist before using it to pick up your liquid foundation.

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Skin type: Acne prone
Foundation: Vichy Dermablend 3D Correction Foundation

Apart from covering up your imperfections, this corrective foundation is good for acne prone skin because it is enriched with salicylic acid and eperulin. With continued use, your skin will look better. Vichy Dermablend 3D Correction Foundation lives up to its name by concealing imperfections and breakouts with its “resurfacing effect” and soft focus effect that hides the imperfections. It is available in six shades and can cover acne and rosacea.

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