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With a new year has come a seemingly non-stop deluge of base options.
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“We are seeing a ton of hydrating foundations with hyaluronic acid and skin-care properties in them.
I see no problems here.
But to help you wade in the waters a bit, my colleagues atAllurehave offered up their favorites.
Dianna Mazzone, senior beauty editor
That’s because HA, which is also found naturally in the body, helps retain water and collagen.
Klein says that both ingredients have the potential to “hydrate” skin.
“I’m very into the mousse-like texture, which is super easy to blend,” Mazzone says.
“It can build to medium coverage, but feels really light on the skin.”
“It has a soft matte finish whilst still keeping your skin super hydrated,” she says.
“The coverage is medium, but also super buildable.”
Nicola Dall’Asen, news editor
It’s also pretty sensitive to most base makeup.
That’s why it’s best to stay away from powder bases and head towards hydrating formulas.
Her only complaint: “Now I have no excuse to skimp on base makeup in the morning.”
Counterpoint: it’s possible for you to always skimp on base makeup, no reason necessary.
“This also makes it a good option for someone with dry skin,” she adds.
Koestline adds that “this foundation boasts a lot of skin-care benefits.
Talia Gutierrez, editorial assistant
She likes how the product never leaves her looking like she’s wearing obvious foundation.
Robin even got her mom to test Beautyblender Bounce out, and she’s just as obsessed.
And to tell you the truth, I love the feeling of this naked face.
But I bravely tried this serum.
Alaina Demopoulos, beauty editor
There’s a little bit of work that goes into applying it.
That’s more work than I’d like, but I really enjoyed the result.
Marci Robin, contributing editor
I just looked like me.
“I first like the shade range of this line,” Koestline adds.
“Im Indian, and its hard to find a good shade.
The ingredients alone make me interested in trying this out.
The formula does not include any chemical UV filters or common allergens.
So, as Koestline explains, sensitive skin of all types from oily to dry could wear it.
Alaina Demopoulos, beauty editor
Rose Inc
Rose Inc. “It’s buildable, so I can get the full coverage I love.
Figuring out my shade wasn’t hard at all.
I mix a little warm 13 with 14 neutral for a perfect color.”
Ramzy says the former would work well for those with oily skin.
Our beauty and wellness editor Taylore Glynn uses Radiant.
“My winter skin is too flaky for anything matte at the moment,” she says, adding.
Gabi Thorne, associate news editor
She describes the finish as “a pretty, photogenic glow,” that lasts all day.
Ramzy also uses this foundation and was quick to note her mutual adoration for it.
“It’s got a beautiful matte finish that doesn’t read as flat,” she says.
“The coverage is medium-full, so a little goes a long way.
It’s super lightweight and perfect if you like a ‘your-skin-but-better’ look.
She says people who like this particular foundation are “likely looking for fuller coverage.”
Taylore Glynn, beauty and wellness editor
But when I gave this Morphe option a go for the sake of journalism, I was surprisingly impressed.
This one blends and blurs without making me look fake or overly done, which is a treat indeed.
Maybe full coverage isn’t so bad.
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