Best Foundation For Beginners

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The foundation is arguably the most important step in your makeup routine. It's what gives your face its color, texture, and even shape. The right foundation will give you a smooth, even look that lasts all day.

LancômeTeint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation​ with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2588994

Color: 120N - Fair with neutral peach undertones

3.8K Reviews

$53.00

a second skin like foundation...This is a must have for beginners and experts....Not For Beginners...I don't think I have ever used a foundation that was scented or at least not as loud as the one in this foundation.

What it is: An up to 24-hour, healthy-looking glow serum foundation with buildable medium coverage and SPF 27, plus hyaluronic and mandelic acids to hydrate and smooth skin for a natural-looking glow finish.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: SPF 30 and under

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and visibly plumps the skin.
- Mandelic Acid: Smooths and refines the skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.

What Else You Need to Know: This skincare-inf

GivenchyPrisme Libre Glow Serum Blurring Foundation with Natural Finish

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2834117

Color: 5.5C - medium deep with cool undertones ​

478 Reviews

$61.00

One of the bests!!!...This foundation is chefs kiss truly!!! I have somewhat combination skin but this gives me the perfect amount of glow and feels hydrating which I LOVE! ...Its ease of blending was remarkable, even for a makeup novice.

Fenty Beauty by RihannaEaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint

Size: 1.08 oz/ 32 mL·ITEM: 2431765

Color: 1 - light with cool neutral undertones

2.8K Reviews

$38.00

There’s no pilling or drying. I’m a novice to any type of full face coverage and this is so easy!...This is a great skin tint for beginners:)...Perfect for beginners!

Westman AtelierVital Skin Full Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick

Size: 0.31oz / 9g·ITEM: 2503084

Color: Atelier X.50 - soft caramel, neutral undertone

893 Reviews

$68.00

I loveee this foundation. I’m a makeup novice and this is super easily to use and has a very natural finish. ...Better description for those who are novice in the makeup game

PATRICK TAMajor Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation For Natural Glow

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2793677

Color: 25 Golden Olive - dark with golden olive undertones

1.4K Reviews

$58.00

Great starter foundation for all....Great foundation that feels super lux and super hydrating on my skin. ...Triple whammy of an amazing foundation!...It helps cover some fine lines and wrinkles, and gives a nice glow when applied, it feels amazingly hydrating and not at all cakey like some foundations. I would recommend this to anyone from beginners to professionals.

GlossierStretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2702298

Color: Light 5 - yellow undertone

444 Reviews

$34.00

Best Foundation I've Tried...I have very dry skin, and I've tried a number of foundations. I'm so glad I finally found the one. It doesn't dry me out during the cold months, and it makes my skin...glow. ...Beginner friendly...When I say it’s easy to use and looks just like my skin please believe me I Honestly love it and think it’s great for beginners and novice who have little to none experience in makeup

What it is: A hydrating gel-cream foundation that nourishes skin—for buildable, light-to-medium coverage with a natural-to-you finish.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Squalane and Glycerin: Hydrate and nourish skin’s moisture barrier.
- Wild Rose Berry and Plankton Extract: Visibly balance shine and maintain hydration.
- Amino Acid-Coated Pigments: Fuse with skin for flexible coverage and a natural-to-you finish.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent syntheti

HUDA BEAUTY#FauxFilter Luminous Matte Foundation

Size: 1.18 oz/ 35 ml·ITEM: 2425478

Color: 220N Custard - light with neutral undertone

1.2K Reviews

$42.00

best of both worlds!...I have the original faux filter and the new one and I must say I love this one more. For starters I like how there is no fragrance smell. But what really made love it was that new formulation gives you the perfect balance between matte and a glow which is something I haven’t seen in other matte foundations. ...My everyday foundation...One of the best foundations I’ve tried and best for my combination skin.

Gucci24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2666741

Color: 540N - deep with neutral undertones

885 Reviews

$69.00

Perfect for a novice...I’m a makeup newbie but this foundation took the guesswork out of my routine. It made me look absolutely stunning and I received lots of compliments *means a lot when you don’t know what you’re doing*. ...I love how matte the foundation is for starters, it doesn’t budge nor does it transfer ((on me)).

What it is: An up to 24-hour foundation with a luminous matte finish and full coverage in one drop.

Coverage: Full

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid and Black Rose Oil: Boost and maintain skin hydration.
- Bamboo Powder: Absorbs shine all day long.

What Else You Need to Know: Combining high-affinity skin powders and coated pigments with a high-performance polymer technology that lets the skin breathe and delivers up to 24-hour wear, this foundation stays on all day without budging or fading. It’s also mask-proof and sweatproof.

ILIASkin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

Size: 0.35 oz / 10 g·ITEM: 2739969

Color: 30W Cumaru - Deep with warm undertones

1.4K Reviews

$48.00

After using this product, my skin felt moisturized, not weighted down, and had a natural finish. As a novice makeup wearer, the complexion stick is definitely user friendly and gets the job done!...Whether you're a makeup novice or a seasoned pro, this product is sure to become a staple in your beauty arsenal.

What it is: A long-wear, skincare-powered complexion stick that blurs instantly and visibly firms and smooths over time.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Stick

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ceramide-Peptide Complex: Visibly firms and strengthens the skin barrier.
- Winged Kelp Extract: Restores luminosity, helping skin look more youthful.
- Butterfly Lavender Extract: Botanical powerhouse that smooths the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

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