Shell Foundation

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Foundation is a liquid makeup that is used to create a smooth, even appearance on the face. It can be used as an all-over face makeup or as a foundation for specific areas of the face such as the nose, cheeks, and lips. Here are some great options for shell foundations.

CLINIQUEBeyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2166833

Color: CN 0.5 Shell - fairest shade; with a cool neutral undertone

2.6K Reviews

$40.00

Everyday Foundation...I wouldn't say its a life changing foundation but it is a good go to everyday foundation for school or work so that if you use it up quickly you don't have to shell out a lot of money for another. ...Could improve but overall great foundation...This is a great fair skin friendly foundation considering the 0.5 shell color does not oxidize throughout the day.

What it is: A 24-hour wear, oil-free foundation and concealer in one that is lightweight and moisturizing—offering full-coverage without clogging pores.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Cream

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Trehalose
- Lechitin
- Sodium Hyaluronate

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates.

What Else You Need to Know: Clinique’s Beyond Perfecting Liquid Foundation has a natural matte finish with full coverage.

MAKE UP FOR EVERHD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 1 oz·ITEM: 2738359

Color: 1Y00 - Warm Shell - for very fair skin with olive undertones

629 Reviews

$47.00

That being said, MUFE makes some of the best liquid foundations I've tried before! This HD Skin Hydra Glow Foundation is amazing is you love a weightless feeling foundation that gives your skin a "your skin, but better" look. ...I got a sample of this foundation a few days ago and omg it is one of the most beautiful foundations ever I have been looking for something I can use everyday without being too heavy and although I will say Gaia labs and makeup by Mario are great foundations I don’t think it compares this is such a glowy foundation I have dry skin and a light medium skin tone I love love this foundation and will be buying the full size

What it is: An 86% skincare-based foundation with medium coverage and a naturally luminous finish that hydrates, smooths, and visibly plumps and brightens skin. 

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural and Radiant

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.

Estée LauderFuturist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 with Vitamin E

Size: 1.2 fl oz/ 35 mL·ITEM: 2324432

Color: 4N1 Shell Beige - medium tan with neutral undertones

683 Reviews

$55.00

The consistency is more liquid than other foundations. Very picky about foundations and this one is seriously in the top five!...Having used matte foundations my entire makeup wearing life, I started to realize those foundations aren’t the best fit for my skin now.

HourglassVanish™ Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

Size: 0.25 oz/ 7 g·ITEM: 1827252

Color: 5 Shell - light, neutral undertones

6.6K Reviews

$49.00

I have a typical Chinese neutral skin tone. i chosed shell and it is a perfect match. i was using Dior nude 020 Just FYI. it works great on my very dry skin, surprisingly the finishing is even better than most of my liquid foundations. it totally changed my opinion on stick foundations. not like most youtubers, i use only tiny little bit product and literally only 7 dots on my whole face. ...If your skin is on dry side and you consider yourself more like fair( not like pale fair) , go for "shell" in store, it's just perfect, my new go to foundation .

What it is: A weightless, waterproof foundation with long-wearing, concentrated coverage in a custom, triangular component for fast and easy full coverage on-the-go.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Stick

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Ingredient Callouts: Free of mineral oil, parabens, phthalates, and triclosan, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

Estée LauderFuturist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 with Glycerin

Size: 1 oz·ITEM: 2708790

Color: 4N1 Shell Beige - medium tan with neutral undertones

918 Reviews

$55.00

This foundation is converting me to a more natural look girl! ...Great foundation for your skin!!...I am really pleased with this serum foundation! The soothing ingredients are great so my skin feels good under it, while some foundations I’ve used in the past feel drying.

Estée LauderDouble Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Longwear Foundation

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 1465343

Color: 4N1 Shell Beige - medium tan with neutral undertones

7.6K Reviews

$52.00

I've heard really amazing things about this foundation but was still skeptical, but it really is great! ...best foundation I've used so far!!!!...I got matched to 4N1 shell beige and it is a perfect match! I have combination to oily skin and this foundation lasted me practically all day even in almost 80 degree weather.

DIORForever Natural Velvet Matte Compact Foundation

Size: 0.4 oz / 10 g·ITEM: 2595056

Color: 4N - medium

55 Reviews

$60.00

So happy I finally found a powder foundation that is beautiful, blurring, not dry feeling, and has my perfect shade 🤩 I’ve tried countless powder foundations and was scared to try this one.. so glad I did!!...I've tried many powder foundations and since buying this 6 months ago, it's been in regular rotation. ...Really nice powder 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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DIORBackstage Face & Body Foundation

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 g·ITEM: 2669281

Color: 3C - COOL - Light to medium skin with cool undertones

5.3K Reviews

$43.00

It's a bit lighter than the Estee Lauder Doublewear 1C0 Shell and has a pinker undertone. The foundation feels really light on the face, similar to the Marc Jacobs Remarcable Foundation so it's nice for summer wear. ...I think there’s better foundations out there. I have combination skin and often found this foundation would melt away throughout the day

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

CLINIQUEEven Better™ Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

ITEM: 2084002

Color: WN 76 Toasted Wheat - medium, warm-neutral undertones

2.7K Reviews

$39.00

This is a great foundation, good coverage and feels light. I have combination skin and this feels really nice on. ...I really like this foundation. I have been wearing it for about years.

What it is: A dermatologist-developed foundation that create a brighter skin tone, while its creamy formula hydrates and smooths the look of skin.

Coverage: Medium

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Cream

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

SPF: SPF 15

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONBest Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

Size: 0.26 oz / 7.5 g·ITEM: 2667434

Color: 30.5Y Tan - tan, yellow undertone

560 Reviews

$22.00

I typically don’t use liquid foundation so I usually go for powder for foundations and honestly this one isn’t my favorite. ...*For reference, my best skintone matches are MAC NW10, Estee Lauder DW 1C0 Shell and Tarte Shape Tape 8B

What it is: A medium-to-full buildable coverage, long-wearing matte powder foundation that is formulated to even skin tone, smooth imperfections and control shine up to 8 hours.


Coverage: Full


Finish: Matte


Formulation: Pressed Powder


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