water based foundation
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Water-based foundation is a type of foundation whose base is, well, water. Water-based foundations are ideal for people with sensitive skin, dry skin, or those looking for something a little more lightweight. Pro tip: when using a water-based foundation, be sure to pair it with a water-based primers to avoid your foundation separating on your face (water and oil don't mix!).
$60.00
this product is literally amazing. for performances or important events, you could wear it with the dior foundation or any foundation in general. I usually just put it over concealer. ...This is amazing...I am 65 and really miss my days of wearing powder foundation. But this is so good that it's become my daily foundation.
What it is: A transfer-proof compact foundation that visibly reduces shine and provides up to 24 hours of natural-looking, matte coverage with a smooth, refined finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Iris Extract: Delivers antioxidant benefits.
- Wild Pansy Flower Extract: Preserves hydration.
- Rose Extract: Visibly refines pores.
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 synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free.
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ONE/SIZE by Patrick StarrrTurn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2801173
Color: Fair 10 NR - very fair, neutral rosy undertones
$44.00
Turn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation is fantastic! ...The foundation is the perfect full base that covers everything without the foundation feeling so heavy or thick.
What it is: A long-wear, waterproof, sweatproof foundation formulated with only 16 ingredients that gives full coverage and maximum comfort to visibly blur and smooth without clogging pores.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lauryl Lysine: An amino acid that prevents makeup breakdown and provides water and sweat resistance.
- Alkane Complex: 100 percent plant-derived emollients replace silicone for a smooth feel.
- Rice Silk Powder: Blurs skin with a soft-focus effect.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS
LancômeTeint Idole Ultra 24H Long Wear Matte Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E
Size: 1 oz·ITEM: 2668218
Color: 515W - For deep skin with warm/golden undertones
$57.00
I’ve used this foundation for the last week, it has incredible buildable coverage, perfect for dry skin, mine is combo so had to use some matte setting powder on my T zone but didn’t have to reapply, make sure to use a water based primer with this foundation....I am in my mid 30s and I am choosy about my base products.
What it is: A full coverage, natural matte foundation that lasts up to 24 hours and delivers waterproof, sweat, humidity and transfer-resistant wear.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Ingredient Callouts: Free of mineral oil and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
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Bobbi BrownWeightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 with Hyaluronic Acid
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2798320
Color: Natural Tan - Medium, warm neutral undertones
$57.00
this is a great weightless foundation! it's water based, which I like because silicone can sometimes feel heavy on my skin. ...A lightweight foundation is the only kind of base I like and this luxurious bottle gives me that.
What it is: An oil controlling foundation that provides 24-hr moisture and wear, minimizes the look of pores and is water-proof and sweat-resistant.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: 15
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Oil-Absorbing Silicas: Absorb oil and shine without stripping moisture.
- Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, and Honey Extract: Boost skin’s moisture levels for immediate and long-term hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also gluten-free.
NARSLight Reflecting Advanced Skincare Medium Coverage Foundation
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2514602
Color: Stromboli - M3 - medium with warm undertones, and a yellow tone
$54.00
Not a bad foundation, but I personally am not a fan of water-based makeup....New holy grail foundation! I have textured combo skin & always have trouble finding foundations that don’t accentuate my texture.
What it is: An advanced makeup-skincare-hybrid foundation with a natural finish that quickly blurs and smooths while visibly improving skin’s clarity over time.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Biomimetic Oat: Visibly improves clarity by reducing the appearance of redness.
- Japanese Lilyturf: Supports a strong skin barrier by helping maintain moisture.
- Cacao Peptides and Milk Thistle: Minimize the negative effect of blue light and environmental stressors.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone.
MAKE UP FOR EVERMini HD Skin Hydra Glow Skincare Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid
Size: 0.4 oz·ITEM: 2738201
Color: 4N62 - Almond - for deep skin with neutral undertones
$22.00
I love using this foundation for full coverage and it is perfect. I would definitely recommend this foundation to my friends and others who are looking for a flawless base....I’m just going to list all others I’ve used that this blows out of the water- Estee lauder, Gucci, Mac, IT cos., colourpop, fenty, maybelline, Clinique & Lancôme.
What it is: An 86 percent skincare-based foundation with medium coverage and a naturally luminous finish that hydrates, smooths appearance, and visibly plumps and brightens skin rapidly and over time.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hydra-Skin Booster Complex™: Mimics the hydrating effect of a sheet mask.
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 synthetic fragrance.
What Else You Need to Know: Inspired by skincare sheet masks
Too FacedBorn This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 1711944
Color: Nude - very light with rosy undertones
$47.00
this foundation is literally ART ON YOUR FACE for all my oily but dehydrated skin girls. ...It is a medium to full coverage foundation. I personally don't need high coverage because I don't have much imperfections, but what made me purchase this is the extra luminous and radiant finish it creates if I were to use amazing skincare products or a luminous foundation base period.
What it is: An oil-free lightweight foundation that masterfully diffuses the line between makeup and skin for undetectable coverage.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Water: Aids in delicately replenishing skin’s moisture levels.
- Alpine Rose: Helps support skin’s health and resilience.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Gives a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
DIORBackstage Face & Body Foundation
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 g·ITEM: 2669539
Color: 4WP - WARM PEACH - Medium skin with peach undertones
$43.00
Best Natural Base...I get complimented on this foundation at least 3 times a week, it sits SO well on the skin, even without a primer. ...Coverage is good and I just can't say enough of how light it feels! I just love this foundation! I am throwing all my other foundations away!
What it is: A hydrating foundation that delivers buildable coverage for the face and body, resists heat and humidity, and leaves a luminous makeup look.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Squalane
- Hyaluronic Acid
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 synthetic fragrance.
What Else You Need to Know: This foundation is formulated with 94 percent natural-origin ingredients and hyaluronic acid. It delivers intense hydration and a secon
tarteAmazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2475978
Color: 42H Tan Honey - tan skin with warm, peach undertones
$42.00
I love this foundation, I was a bit hesitant about it cause I have a holy grail which is Double Wear foundation, but after I tried, it was love at first sight! ...I didn’t get any separating or drying out like some other foundations. It lasted way longer than I expected as well.
What it is: An iconic foundation just got an upgrade with 46 new shades and an improved oil-free formula for up to 16-hours of lightweight, full-coverage, matte foundation.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Amazonian Clay: Acts as nature's most perfect ingredient for better, longer, truer wear.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This foundation’s skin-mimicking full coverage never cakes or creases and has a soft-matte, never-flat finish that smooths and blurs.
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