Sometimes your skincare routine can only take you so far. For a truly flawless face, it’s all about foundation. Today’s formulas can help you nail that your-skin-but-better look. “Foundation is literally the foundation of your makeup,” says Annie Lawless, Founder of Lawless Beauty. “It evens out your skin tone, softens texture, and provides a beautiful, seamless canvas for the rest of your makeup application. When you apply foundation, you often find you need to wear less makeup overall because your skin looks much more unified in tone and perfected.”
The different types of foundation
There’s truly a foundation for every skin type and budget. The different options are cream, powder, liquid, stick, and mousse. “Both cream and liquid foundations are best for those with dry, combination and normal skin, although this largely depends on formulation,” says Sandra Saenz, KVD Beauty Global Veritas Artistry Ambassador. “Powder foundations are very convenient and are great for the girl on the go. These formulations can be beneficial for oily skin, combination and normal skin types. Mousse formulas generally provide a nice, natural finish and are great for those with normal to combination skin.”
The best foundations can actually help protect your skin from the elements. “Foundations should

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