18 Best Foundations for Dry Skin That Give You a Hydrated, Healthy Glow

A foundation for flawless skin

Picking the best foundation may be the most important part of your makeup routine, and it’s not just about your skin tone. Skin type matters a whole lot more than you might realize. The best foundations for oily skin, for instance, often have a matte finish, while the best foundations for mature skin usually offer skin care benefits. And the best foundations for dry skin? Well, use one of these, and you can avoid foundation faux pas like cakiness that settles into fine lines, highlights flakes, and even makes your pores look bigger.

Keep in mind: A flawless face starts with good skin care, so slather on the best moisturizer for hydration—there are plenty of super-hydrating lotions for dry skin and anti-aging creams with major hydrating properties. Then go with a foundation formulation that counters parched skin. “Tinted moisturizers are a great way of evening out skin tone while also adding hydration,” says Nydia Figueroa, a celebrity makeup artist. “If you’re looking for more coverage, a cream or liquid should be your go-to.”

Whatever you do, avoid a powder foundation, which will just make your skin look dryer. Also a no-no for dry skin: a matte-finish formula. “If you pick a foundation with a really matte finish, you’ll find that it just sits on top of dry patches,” says Hector Espinal, Fenty Beauty’s global makeup artist. “Instead, you want to look for products that say they are nourishing, hydrating, or that they give you dewy skin.” Experts agree that foundations that contain grapeseed oil, squalane oil, vitamin E, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, or hyaluronic acid provide hydration as well as coverage.

How we picked the best foundations for dry skin

We spoke with top makeup artists, all of whom have experience working with people who have dry skin, to get their tried-and-true favorites. We also looked over a few hundred options available online and narrowed them down based on five-star ratings and praise-worthy customer reviews. Keep reading to find a curated list of the best foundations for dry skin. Once you’ve picked a favorite, use it with one of the best concealers to create the flawless face you deserve.

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