Transfer Resistant Foundations

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Looking for a foundation that stays put all day long? Look no further than our collection of transfer-resistant and long lasting foundations. These innovative formulas are designed to withstand heat, humidity, and even the occasional touch without smudging or smearing. Whether you're heading to a long day at the office, a night out on the town, or simply want a flawless complexion that lasts all day, our transfer-resistant foundations have got you covered. With a range of shades and finishes to suit every skin tone and type, achieving a flawless, long-lasting look has never been easier. Say goodbye to makeup mishaps and hello to all-day confidence with our selection of transfer-resistant foundations.

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

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2589265

Color: 540C - Deep with cool red undertones

3.8K Reviews

$77.00

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My new favorite Foundation!...It’s serum based with Hyaluronic acid and Mandelic acid so it hydrates, smooths and refines the skin. It’s transfer resistant and is long wearing. I highly recommend this product!...Healthy Glow Foundation!...This is an amazing 24 hour transfer resistant foundation that gives an healthy glow to the skin.

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

NARSSoft Matte Complete Foundation

Size: 1.5 oz/ 45 mL·ITEM: 2374510

Color: Aruba - M6 - Medium to medium-deep with cool undertones

2.2K Reviews

$61.00

Amazing, comfortable, transfer resistant, airbrushed heaven!...new favorite foundation...My new favorite foundation! It is transfer resistant, long lasting, and I love the soft Mayte finish!

What it is: A full-coverage, transfer-proof, oxidation-resistant foundation that lasts for up to 16 hours with a natural-looking matte finish.

Coverage: Full

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Bio Hyaluronic Acid: Helps hydrate skin and maintain its moisture balance.
- Micro-algae Extract: Helps balance the appearance of excess sebum.
- Anti-oxidation Complex: Supports skin so shades stay true all day.

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

Yves Saint LaurentAll Hours Foundation

Size: .85 oz / 25 mL·ITEM: 2656551

Color: LN8 - Light Neutral 8

400 Reviews

$81.00

But let's address those big claims: "transfer-proof, waterproof, and heat resistant." I can confirm that this foundation is indeed waterproof, but my experience with it being transfer-proof was, well, not so great. ...It stays on all day and transfers minimally. I would advise to exfoliate and moisturize well before using this foundation as it will cling to dry patches.

What it is: A breathable liquid foundation that delivers up to 24 hours of coverage with a weightless feel and luminous matte finish.

Coverage: Full

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Provides all-day hydration.
- Jasmine Petals from the YSL Beauty Ourika Community Gardens for its dullness-free properties.
- Vegetal Taurine: for its anti-fatigue properties .

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS & SLES.

What Else You Need to Know: This innovative formula glides on seamlessly for full, luminous matte coverage that feels bare. It is transfer-proof, waterproof, and heat resistant and is infused with hyaluronic acid and jasmine peta

GUERLAINTerracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation

Size: 1.2 oz / 35 mL·ITEM: 2663995

Color: 2W - Light skin with golden undertones

227 Reviews

$85.00

One pump of this lasts all day with no problem, it is truly transfer resistant and doesn't crease. I received this product in exchange for an honest review and all opinions above are honest and mine....In love with this foundation!...First, one pump gives full face medium coverage… a little goes a long way! Next, it doesn’t transfer easily. There are a lot of foundations that make the claim but I intentionally swiped my finger across my face and hardly any transfer.

What it is: A revolutionary liquid-to-powder foundation with up to 24 hours of wear, medium coverage, and a no-transfer formula for a beautiful, healthy-looking glow and luminous matte finish.

Coverage: Medium

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Argan Oil: Provides lasting comfort and maintains skin’s hydration for up to 24 hours.
- Gemtone: Is a self-adaptable shimmer that helps foundation to adjust to all skin tones.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Born from GUERLAIN’s bronzing-powder expertise, Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation combines the seamless, ultra-sensory lightness of a powder with the perfecting power of a fluid foundation for an effo

Charlotte TilburyAirbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation

Size: 30 ml·ITEM: 2244812

Color: 7.5 Warm - for medium skin with warm undertones

2.9K Reviews

$66.50

I did have to buy two different shades to make my color which was the only down fall but I love it it’s transfer resistant and really does last all day...This foundation is exactly what I am looking for. Matte finish while also being transfer resistant. ...Transfer resistant and perfect colour match

What it is: A long-lasting, weightless, hybrid skincare-foundation—Charlotte’s secret to a flawless, poreless-looking, confident complexion.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Matte

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination

Highlighted Ingredients:
- REPLEXIUM®: Helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- MossCellTec™ No. 1: Helps thoroughly hydrate skin.
- AirCool™: Provides an immediate fresh feel on skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

Gucci24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2638641

Color: 180W - fair with warm undertones

882 Reviews

$93.00

Great foundation...It lasts all day and it’s transfer resistant. I usually prefer a more luminous finish but this has me thinking matte is back! ...This foundation is legit. Stay put all day and didn’t transfer.

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.

ValentinoVery Valentino 24 Hour Long Wear Liquid Foundation

Size: 0.8 oz / 25 mL·ITEM: 2615409

Color: MN4 - medium neutra 4 (neutral)

18 Reviews

$81.00

What it is: A semi-matte foundation that perfectly balances three foundation dreams: buildable coverage, breathable texture, and long-lasting wear for up to 24 hours.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- The Valentino Magic Floating Powder: Absorbs up to three times its own weight.
- Light-Wear Polymer: Helps lock the formula onto the skin.
- Glycerin: For a fresh and hydrated look that lasts all day.

What Else You Need to Know: This semi-matte foundation is formulated with exclusive Light-Lasting™ Technology, which delivers buildable, medium coverage that is hydrating and transfer resistant. It’s available in 40 inclusive shades th

Bobbi BrownWeightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2798536

Color: Cool Walnut - Deep, cool undertones

1.7K Reviews

$77.00

I love trying out new foundations! With combination skin, i feel that there's a select few foundations that don't produce extra oil in my T zone. ...It blends nicely and doesn’t transfer. Great for summer months!

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.

DIORDior Forever Matte Skincare Foundation

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2557627

Color: 0W Warm - fair skin with warm tones

144 Reviews

$74.00

The coverage is medium to full coverage, wears amazing throughout the day even though i have oily skin. The foundation feels very light on the skin and doesn’t transfer. ...This product also transfers. I need a foundation to last at least through the work day. sadly will be returning this.

What it is: A clean Dior foundation with up to 24 hours of transfer-proof wear.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Iris Extract: Guards against oxidation.
- Rose Extract: Refines skin texture.
- Wild Pansy Extract: Maintains hydration for healthy-looking skin.

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 also comes in recyclable packaging.

Fashion FairSkinFlex Stick Foundation

Size: 0.32 oz/ 9 g·ITEM: 2476638

Color: Rich Brownie - medium with cool red undertones

63 Reviews

$53.00

Great Stick Foundation...This foundation goes on beautifully. Doesn’t enhance your pores like most cream/stick foundations. ...The stick foundational had a creamy texture and blended seamlessly to a skin like finish. There was a little transfer on my mask, but the foundation did it's job beautifully!

What it is: A lightweight, creamy, blendable foundation stick that delivers high-pigment coverage with a natural, semi-matte finish.

Coverage: Full

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Stick

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