Create one here. Already have an account? Log in here. Thanks, but no thanks. No, thanks I'm already a PureWow fan. No, thanks I hate pretty things. Sometimes your skin is dry. If this sounds like your complexion, you probably have combination skin.
Most people with this skin type will notice midday shine on the T zone, while cheeks tend to be parched and flaky, so finding that Goldilocks product can be a tricky to say the least. So we went on a hunt to find the best foundation for combination skin—here are 12 products that create total harmony.
We loved this foundation the moment its shade range hit shelves in But our obsession has only grown over time. As the name suggests, it really stays on for the long haul and creates the kind of poreless finish we never thought was possible. It even packs in vitamin E, which maximizes sun protection when combined with SPF.
This foundation is very lightweight, and IMO, it is perfect for us women who love a more natural appearance. Two words: gel foundation. One reviewer also mentions that it melts seamlessly into her skin, leaving her face with a beautiful glow all day. Thanks to its thin, water-like consistency, a little bit goes a long way. A few drops provide full coverage that feels light and hydrating without creating too much excess oil. Yes, please. Another gel foundation that bridges the gap between matte and dewy, this BareMinerals productblends seamlessly with both dry and oily areas for flawless, non-cakey coverage.
This one is specifically formulated to stay put on combination skin all day long. Aside from its impressive wear time, its patented Shine Defy Blotting Spheres, which control oil all day without the need for blotting papers, are also something to write home about. I have oily skin in the summer and combo skin in the winter, and this works with both! Contrary everything we learned in middle school, oily skin needs hydration too. And this foundation is packed with both coconut water and hyaluronic acid to deliver a one-two punch of moisture without leaving your T-zone looking shiny.
Final thoughts: I love this. The pore-blurring finish applied easily and gave my skin a smooth finish. For under a tenner, I'm sold. Laura Capon, freelance beauty editor: My favourite foundation launch of , a Cosmo Summer Beauty awards winner and the one product I will not stop trying to convert people to. Lasting power: As this is a radiant foundation, you will need a powder touch up come the afternoon.
If you are oily skinned and produce your own glow it also comes in a matte version. It's lightweight and breathable, but with a long-wearing formula that stays put incredibly well even a post-work gym sesh.
Despite it's long-lasting powers, it still looks very natural on the skin — with no cakiness in sight. Lasting power: Really great, there was only a subtle amount of fading around my t-zone. Final thoughts: A beautiful formula that wears well and gives a natural glowy coverage whilst evening out the complexion. The glowy base is incredible if you have dry skin, as it gives a high coverage without clinging to any flakey skin. Lasting power: The higher coverage means that it does stick around throughout the whole day.
Final thoughts: A great option if you have dry skin like me , but I'd love to see a more extensive shade range from It Cosmetics. Keeks Reid, Beauty Contributor : This stick is a foundation and concealer in one, making it perfect for those of us with oily skin that need to touch up post-work or gym.
Also, the formula delivers twice as much pigment as traditional foundations, giving high coverage without the cake. Coverage: Full, without question. Lasting power: This foundation honestly lasts all day without me shining like a headlight in the night. Plus, it doubles up as a concealer, I used it on blemishes and dark areas chin, upper lip and under-eye to even out my skin tone.
The foundation glided on easily, it was light coverage but super buildable so the best of both worlds. Coverage: Light-to-medium, but the formula is made to be buildable, so you can add as much as you like for extra coverage. Lasting power: Amazing. I'm used to glossy, dewy finishes that disappear after a couple of hours, but this foundation stayed put all day long.
Final thoughts: It's hard not to like this foundation, the customisable coverage makes it a all-round crowd pleaser. Plus, it's easy to apply and long-lasting Win, win, win. Medium coverage, with an unparalleled glow that made me stop mid-application to take a selfie. Finish: Born to Glow promises to give a "just-applied" hour glow and boy does it deliver.
Lasting power: It lasts a whole working day with just a touch of powdering in my oily areas looking at you chin and forehead. Victoria Jowett, Beauty Director: From my previous reviews, you've probably guessed that I love a lightweight glowy base - so unsurprisingly, I adore this Clinique foundation.
It gives the glow and finish of tinted moisturiser, but the coverage of medium foundation. Love it. Finish: G-l-o-w-y like, you can skip highlighter with this one. Coverage: Medium, it covers slight redness and evens out my skin tone. Lasting power: The sheer formula does tend to fade after about hours, however it sticks around for a lot longer if you set with powder.
Final thoughts: If you want a foundation that gives you an instant healthy glow, this is it. Gabrielle Dyer, Senior Digital Beauty Writer : This gives my skin a glow like no other, it's creamy, dewy formula glides on and blends out beautifully.
You only need a little bit to brighten the complexion and give a good dose of coverage. Coverage: Medium, this formula feels light, but can be built up to offer decent coverage. Lasting power: Despite it's dewy finish, this foundation actually has decent staying power. It stuck around the whole day, only slightly fading across my t-zone. Final thoughts: It's great to see Dior dipping a toe into the glowy foundation game - as they've long been known for their matte and satin formulas.
It gives skin a serious dose of coverage while the satin finish prevents it from looking heavy or cakey. The long-wear formula keeps skin looking even without going patchy. Final thoughts: This is one of my favourite high street foundations, it can be built up to a super-full finish or sheered out with a Beautyblender for a lighter tint.
Victoria Jowett, Beauty Director : I love a foundation stick they are just so damn easy to apply and this one totally changed the game for me. Unlike so many others stick formulas, this one is water-based, meaning it feels incredibly light on the skin. Coverage: Medium. The formula feels super lightweight, but the coverage can easily be built up. Lasting power: The water-based formula isn't as long-lasting as some of the others, but it still stuck around for a good 6 hours.
Final thoughts: I love it. I'm constantly aware of all the products I mask my skin with each day, but this light, water-based foundation is gentle, soothing and never breaks me out. Victoria Jowett, Beauty Director : Feel like your foundation can get a bit blotchy?
To avoid this issue, invest in a formula that blends flawlessly into the skin. Giorgio Armani's Luminous Silk Foundation is the perfect option for makeup minimalists that want a flawless application without any cakiness. Final thoughts: This is the ultimate people pleaser, a winner for most skin types, whether you're dry or oily, the formula applies beautifully leaving skin looking perfected, but not overdone.
Keeks Reid, Beauty Contributor : Whatever life throws your way, you will not see the effects of it while wearing this foundation. Lasting power: Wow, this stayed pretty much perfect from 8am till pm. Not bad, Sleek, not bad at all. Lightweight but high coverage, matte, but not flat. It defies logic. Lasting power: It's waterproof and lasts up to 24 hours so, if you fancy a swim or a sleep in your makeup Keeks Reid, Beauty Contributor : Laura Mercier certainly wasn't playing around when they added 'ultra long-wear' onto this foundation bottle, it stays put for up to 15 hours and the formula controls oil throughout the day.
It can offer additional coverage on top of your everyday sunscreen. While liquid tends to be light in texture, and therefore likely to benefit combination skin, there are also a variety of powder formulations that provide coverage and oil-controlling abilities that can help keep your overactive skin in check. The key to getting combination skin under control is to find a skincare routine that strikes a balance between the oily and dry areas of your face.
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Best Overall:. This foundation is lightweight, minimizes pore, hydrates, evens out skin tone, and smoothes out fine lines. Best Oil-Free:. Best With SPF:. This pick is formulated with SPF 25 to help keep you protected from the sun. Best for Acne-Prone Skin:. This foundation gives great coverage and contains acne-fighting ingredients to minimize redness and help prevent future breakouts.
Best Matte Finish:. This foundation combats extra shine by mattifying skin and controlling excess oil with its powdery finish.
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