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Sometimes it can be annoying when your makeup decides to crack in the middle of the day and the foundation clings onto your dry patches on your parched skin. You would feel like wiping off the makeup all together but you can’t because it was not in the plan and yet you can’t layer it up to cover the flaky areas because it could make your skin look worse!
Next time, you will need to plan better by taking care of your skin, prep your skin and last but not least, choose the best foundation for dry skin. Yes, all this time you have worn the wrong foundation that was meant for oily skin, meaning it won’t be hydrating for you.
Check out this article about the best foundation for oily skin which I have prepared for my fellow oily skin readers.
In the world of makeup, having dry skin is not actually considered to be too unfortunate. This is because finding cosmetic products for dry skin is easier than it is for oily skin. Therefore, finding the best foundation for dry skin will not seem like a chore! (Wynn, 2019)
Before choosing the best foundation for dry skin, let’s see first what you will need to consider and some advice from the experts.
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If it is a silicone-based foundation, try to leave it alone and avoid it at all costs, especially when you have dry skin. Not only will it amplify and cling onto your skin, but it will be difficult to remove and can cause build ups. Build ups can lead to acne when the silicone is not being removed entirely.
However, not all silicone-contained foundations are bad for dry skin especially when the amount is very little and silicone-based foundation is good for oily skin because it prevents excess oil from greasing up the face throughout the day. (Taylor, 2020)
According to a makeup artist, Erica Whelan, people with dry skin should choose a light to medium coverage, light cream and water-based foundation as this can keep your skin hydrated as the day goes by. You will achieve that luminous look you’ve been yearning for. (TEICH, 2019)
Meanwhile, oil-based foundation can be nourishing to dry skin. It will prevent your skin from flaking and have a cakey finish which your dry skin needs.
If you’re not a fan of makeup but you’d like some coverage on your skin, you might be interested in Blemish Balm also known as B.B cream instead. B.B cream is- according to a cosmetic dermatologist in Washington, D.C, Dr Elizabeth Tanzi, MD- containing hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin B while providing your skin a beautiful tint you need.
Even if you are using a hydrating foundation or B.B cream, you should not forget to use moisturizer before applying the base. As we know it, dry skin does not produce enough oil which means it tends to get drier throughout the day- except for some might produce oil on t-zone- without the help of moisturizer.
In order to retain moisture, you may use a facial oil or a thick cream as your moisturizer of the day when going out. They help preserve the hydration on the skin longer than lotion. (Jackson-Cannady, 2014)
Already, we will now unfold the best foundations for dry skin yet, and it will range from drugstore to high end with no particular order. If any of them catches your eyes or heart, then you as well give it a try!
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This foundation from Nyx Pro Makeup offers you a sheer to medium coverage and it is enriched with skin-loving ingredients such as:
These ingredients combined will help moisturize your skin and protect your skin by fighting the free radicals. Not to mention, the vitamin E from Tocopherol will also work as an anti-aging agent. What’s other awesome thing about this product is that it is free from alcohol, fragrance and free from animal’s derivatives.
The finish you will achieve with this foundation is satin-like and will give you a luminous, healthy look and blended beautifully with your skin tone while keeping your skin hydrated all day! (CareToBeauty, n.d.)
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The keyword here is “Luminous”. That is what a lot of makeup wearers with dry skin looking for to attain as the finished look. L’Oreal true Match Lumi will give you exactly that while protecting your skin from the dangerous Ultraviolet ray.
This foundation contains antioxidants and it will not cling onto your fine lines, or any areas of your face that are prone to extra dryness because it is water-based. This product is sworn by testers that it is light-weight and does not transfer. (Hrustic, 2019)
While this foundation provides you SPF, you will still need to use sunscreen for a better protection against the sun. Also, you must reapply every two hours if you’re still outside during the day.
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According to Lauren Lebowitz, a lead makeup artist at Glamsquad, BB cream works wonders on a dry skin especially this product from Maybelline because it is able to blur your imperfections, moisturize the skin for hours and it smooths your skin texture. This Beauty Balm cream offers you a sheer to medium coverage, which again, will give you that “glowy” look. (Hrustic, 2019)
Enriched with pomegranate extract, the ingredient is known to have antimicrobials that can help your skin fight a certain bacteria that can cause acne that is P.Acnes Bacteria. Meanwhile, vitamin C contained in the pomegranate extract can help deliver antioxidants into your skin. (Cherney, 2020)
For those who have a sensitive skin, this item is also non-comedogenic so you might want to give it a try! Read this article for a detailed writing about the best foundation for sensitive skin.
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This foundation from Sephora received heaps of positive feedback from its dry skin users, proving that the name of this foundation is trustworthy! It contains hyaluronic acid which will provide moisture into the skin and give you a wonderful radiant finish.
Being dermatology-tested, fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, this Glow Perfection foundation is suitable to use for individuals that possess sensitive skin. (Sephora, n.d.)
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This creamy matte foundation is perfect for individuals with dry skin! You’ll never believe that someone says it’s like rubbing butter upon your face, but that is because the person has an oily skin. Sorry, fellow human, unfortunately, you chose the wrong foundation!
Anyway, this foundation provides you an easy application with its shape and it will glide smoothly across your skin. The goodness contained in the product like vitamin C, E and the Amazonian clay will give you a perfect balance between hydration and mattifying.
Suitable for the busy people that don’t have the luxury to spend a lot of time on doing makeup, just glide it over your face, “tap tap tap” with the accompaniment of lipstick, you’re set to go. (Sephora, TARTE Clay Stick Foundation, n.d.)
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