There’s major hype around this budget foundation and for good reason. The oil-free, creamy formula blends into skin seamlessly without caking or creasing. Plus, there’s 50 true-to-skin shades. Winner. Best liquid foundation for dry skin So you’ve discovered your favorite foundation above, but you’re still a bit unsure how to apply it. If we’ve learned anything in recent years, it’s that your technique makes all the difference.

It is also a liquid foundation with a pump dispenser (I already said that my favourite texture for a foundation is liquid). This Rimmel foundation covers imperfections and even skin tone.It is a long-lasting formula that doesn’t rub off and doesn’t feel heavy on the skin. It has SPF 20 to protect against harmful sun exposure. You need to use sunscreen anyway, please, don’t forget that.It is available in 15 shades and the one I use is 200 Soft Beige. The price is £9.99 for 30 mL. Powder Foundations for Dry Skin Last, but by no means least, is the Clinique serum foundation – a Prima team favourite for a natural and radiant finish. The formula is ideal if your skin type tips towards the oily side of the spectrum, and leaves a satin-matte finish that still appears glowy (keeping all excess oils at bay).

With its new formula, this Make Up For Ever foundation recommended by Dr. Skotnicki is made to look like your natural skin (under any kind of lighting) while offering a medium to full coverage finish. The best part? No need to worry about your face looking cakey as this foundation moves with your skin and doesn’t dry it out.  9. Maybelline Fit Me Dewy+Smooth Foundation Reviewers love this foundation for its lightweight feel and natural-looking coverage on dry skin. It glides on smoothly without emphasizing lines or dry patches, and hydrates skin with hyaluronic acid.

Chanel formulated this foundation to be extremely lightweight with a thin, watery consistency. It provides a drink for you skin and light to medium coverage, plus broad spectrum SPF 15. Skincare - code OBL saves While there are some great full coverage foundations options out there for dry skin (we’ll share some below!), sheer to medium coverage options tend to be best. Especially look for liquid and lightweight formulas. These tend to prevent cakey finishes and keep your skin looking hydrated throughout the day, whereas powder formulas can soak up any moisture you might have and settle into fine lines and pores.