Found: The Perfect Foundations for Summer
May 18, 2023
Picking the right foundation to wear in the summer can be tricky. You’ll need a formula that won’t slip around or leave those dreaded sunglass indentations on your cheeks and nose. And when the weather is extra steamy, you probably won’t want anything that feels too heavy sitting on top of your skin either.
Luckily, there are plenty of foundations out there that lock in coverage and keep shine at a minimum all day. Keep reading for our favorite foundations for summer, including full-coverage formulas that boast 24-hour wear, waterproof powders, lightweight tints and more.
The Best Foundations for Summer 2023
IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow SPF 40 Foundation
If you like a natural-looking complexion with a subtle glow, this CC cream is the perfect pick. It’s packed with skin-loving ingredients (hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and green tea extract, to be exact) and SPF 40 to nourish the skin while imparting a radiant finish that rivals a golden hour glow.
Valentino Beauty Very Valentino 24HR Liquid Foundation
For a pigmented yet blendable formula, try this pick from Valentino Beauty. It’s perfect for the summertime because it contains SPF 26 and has a semi-matte, long-wear finish.
L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24Hr Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder
This TikTok-favorite powder is transfer-, sweat- and waterproof for up to 24 hours. We love the breathable matte finish and the buildable, medium-to-full coverage. It’s also non-comedogenic, which is great for sensitive and acne-prone skin types.
Maybelline New York Fit Me! Matte and Poreless Foundation
Available in 40 shades, this popular matte foundation is formulated with special micro-powders to help control shine throughout the day — a huge bonus come summer. It’s also oil-free and noncomedogenic, so you don’t have to worry about the formula clogging your pores and leading to breakouts.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H Long Wear Foundation
This oil-free, medium-to-full coverage foundation is a fan favorite for a reason: It’s available in 50 shades and offers a velvety matte finish that’s super comfortable on the skin and doesn’t slip and slide.
YSL Beauty Nu Bare Look Tint
If you’re looking for a lightweight option that still offers some coverage, check out this tint from YSL Beauty. It delivers a subtle blurring effect that doesn’t budge, no matter how high the temperature gets.
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation
Designed for combination and oily skin types, this lightweight foundation blurs skin texture and pores to deliver a matte finish that’ll stick around for up to 16 hours. It’s also infused with skin-loving ingredients like glycerin and niacinamide.
Kosas Glow I.V. Vitamin-Infused Skin Illuminating Enhancer
Add glow and hydration to your skin with this vitamin-infused formula. It has a vitamin D botanical complex, glutathione and algae extracts to visibly enhance the look of your natural skin, hydrate and add luminosity.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Foundation
This medium coverage pick will give you a healthy looking glow and comes in a variety of shades with both cool and warm undertones. It easily blends into the skin and feels as light as a feather — no cakiness or creasing in sight!
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