Opinions differ on what should be included in the top best foundations. Makeup artists have their own vision of the issue, due to the specifics of the profession. For ordinary people, more simple tones pass. For some, the best product is a well-known and very expensive brand, others prefer to spend a minimum of money on decorative cosmetics. So what are good foundations?
Which one do I need?
It is difficult to make a universal top of the best foundations: according to professionals, for winter you need to choose one product, heavier, and for summer - lighter options. Products suitable for different seasons of the year differ in structure. If something is good for summer, it probably won't be enough in winter. For cold weather, it is desirable to choose products with silicones or oil-based, while for summer, water-based products are optimal. In cold weather, the performance of the sebaceous skin glands weakens, which is why even oily areas of the face can temporarilybecome less pronounced, combination skin turns into normal. Often in winter, the owners of normal skin are faced with increased dryness, and if the skin is naturally dry, then it dries it very much. According to European dermatologists, in winter, the problem of dry skin and lack of moisture bothers an average of 80% of women.
And to be more specific?
If you try to formulate the top of the best foundations for the cold season, the first positions will be assigned to moisturizing products, because at this time of the year moisturizing is never superfluous. Accordingly, products in which hyaluronic acid is introduced become one of the best. Collagen and lecithin are no less useful. Therefore, you can make the following rating:
- "Vichy" "Tint Ideal".
- Sephora Wonderful Cushion.
- Chanel Vitalumier Aqua.
The first remedy costs about a thousand rubles, the second will cost half as much, the third is presented in stores at a price of about 2,500 rubles. However, you should not be so afraid of prices: promotions are regularly held, there are discounts, so you can easily buy a product for half the initial price.
Structure and product
For the cold season, the top best foundations should include products with a rich composition. They have a dense texture, density. Translucent tonal products are more suitable in the spring, then skin toning gels will come to the rescue. Do not be afraid of moisture: even in frost, there is not much moisture,because it does not provoke local hypothermia. Modern products are produced by the emulsification method, that is, the different phases are thoroughly mixed until the product becomes homogeneous. For such a composition to be absorbed, it takes no more than a quarter of an hour. Having endured this time between applying tonal and going out, you can not be afraid for the he alth of your face.
Matting foundations familiar to many are best left for the warm season. Such products inhibit the performance of the sebaceous glands, already weakening under the influence of the weather. It is possible to include components that lead to overdrying.
Among quality products that moisturize the skin, pleasing with their reliable effect and durability, it is worth noting:
- Shiseido Stick Foundation.
- "Dr. Pierre Rico" "Khidra-lissant Parfait".
- Vichy Aera Tint Pure.
Among the inexpensive ones, it is worth noting Bourgeois products, especially the tonal Comm April 10 de Sommel and Extra Virgin Minerals Body Shop.
Vitamin Saturation
When compiling the top of the best foundations for combination skin, oily, dry, normal, it is necessary to pay attention to cosmetic products enriched with he althy oils, vitamin components, amino acids. The most useful are fat-soluble compounds from group B - they positively affect the fat and water balance of the skin. Omega-3, omega-6, which are also useful for personal care, are introduced into modern cosmetic products. When choosing a cosmetic productyou need to carefully examine the packaging. There are special formulations that are as safe as possible for pores - they do not provoke comedones, as the manufacturer indicates on the bottle. If the package says “oil free”, this does not mean that there are no oils at all in the composition, but it indicates the absence of ingredients harmful to human skin.
Products containing a small amount of nourishing oils are beneficial for humans. They do not provoke clogging of pores, nourish the integument. For oily skin, it is best to choose foundations that contain sesame, olive, grape seed oils.
About names
Among foundations enriched with vitamins and oils, special attention should be paid to products:
- "Guerlain" "Lingerie de Pew Font de Tint and Correct".
- "Clinic" "Supermoist Makeup".
- "Bobby Brown" "Luminos Miysturizin Foundation".
Among the relatively inexpensive products, the products have proven themselves well:
- Rich Tretmint Foundation by Art Deco.
- Dream Crimi by Maybelline New York
Is it worth spending money on expensive products? Come from the budget. If there is an opportunity to spend a decent amount, of course, it is better to stop at the Guerlain brand.
What are the responses saying?
As you can see from the reviews, a good foundation for problematic, combination and any other skin is an individually selected product. Feedback indicates that some have had excellent experiences with the products"Art Deco", while others noted that such creams did not suit them - they turned out to be too heavy, did not lie flat enough, and created the effect of a mask. Others, purchasing Guerlain or Chanel products, were dissatisfied with the ratio of quality and cost, believing that for their money the product should literally work wonders. But it's just cosmetic, so don't expect too much from it.
As can be concluded from the reviews of Maybelline New York, such a product suits many, it attracts with its more than affordable price, especially during the period of discounts. But its application and distribution over the skin evenly and so that there are no traces is not given to everyone. What kind of tricks are not used by women who have settled on this remedy. However, if you still manage to find an approach to it, the tonal one will not disappoint, especially considering its price.
Inexpensive and reliable
If you make the top 10 best foundations, then you can safely include the following products in it:
- "Catrice" "All Matt Plus".
- "Max Factor" "Lastin Performance".
- "Loreal Paris" "Infailble".
- Maybelline Dream Fresh.
- "Holika Holika" "Petite Aqua BB".
- Seventin Time Plus.
- "Vivienne Szabo" "Tone Constance".
- "Bourgeois" "Helsey Mix Serum Gel".
- "Rimmel" "Mach Perfection".
- Yves Rocher Pure Light.
All these products in cosmetic stores cost less than a thousand rubles. If you manage to catch products during the sale period, most of the funds will cost less than 400 rubles. What ifbuy Holika Holika cream at home, then its price will not exceed three or four dollars at all.
"Catrice" "All Matt Plus"
As people who are experienced in using a wide variety of cosmetics assure, this tool is rightfully considered one of the best. It is almost always included in the top of the best foundation for combination skin, because it creates a flawless coverage and lasts long enough. It is noted that this tool can compete with many well-known and expensive decorative products for the face. More than budget, this cream will cost the customer about 450 rubles.
It is noted that it suits very well, even if the tonal skin tone is complex, for example, olive - yellow or pinkish products are inappropriate for such women. But "Katrice" has a great tone option with a suitable gradient, it's called "Light Beige". It is a relatively light neutral product. It does not give too matte result, it looks natural, it is especially good if you cover the skin with a thin layer of moisturizing day cream before applying the product. For distribution, it is better to use a sponge. If initially the skin condition is good, due to the Catrice product, the covers become like porcelain. True, the hiding power is such that the product may not cope with serious flaws.
"Max Factor" "Lastin Performance"
This cosmetic product, included in the top 10 best foundations at a low price, costs about 500 rubles in cosmetic stores. One of the advantages isconvenient packaging. The product is aimed at women with oily, combination skin. It has good staying power and a matte finish that lasts all day. Tonal has a fairly dense texture. However, this does not interfere with applying it with your fingers - if you carefully spread the cosmetics over your face, no mask effect will appear. You can use an artificial bristle brush to apply the cream, you can apply the cream with a sponge - all options are equally convenient and well suited to the structure of the cream. So that the tonal does not disappoint, you need to distribute it as thinly as possible.
"Loreal Paris" "Infailble"
This tool is rightfully included in the top of the best foundation for dry skin, combination. It costs only about 500 rubles, so the acquisition will not be a serious burden on the budget. For such a price, the buyer receives a fairly large bottle, which is guaranteed to last for a long time. For dry skin, it is beneficial in that it fits well and reliably, lasts all day without the slightest flaws. The product is quite dense, therefore it covers redness, carefully hides imperfections. It can also be used if the skin is problematic, prone to oiliness. The tool gives a matting effect. It doesn't tend to flow. You can even not apply a fixing powder layer - the tonal layer is perfectly preserved without it. If necessary, you can dilute the product with a moisturizer. Before applying foundation, you can first cover the skin with nourishingcare agent. The result will be very natural, beautiful and even. If you distribute the tonal carefully, in a thin layer, no mask effect will appear.
Maybelline Dream Fresh
With a price of just over 500 rubles, the Dream Fresh foundation gives an impeccable effect and creates a deep radiance of the skin so fashionable this season. This cream is a beauty balm, BB for short. It has a very light texture, due to which the product can be distributed in a completely invisible layer. In the top of the best foundations for dry skin (as well as any other type), this product is included not only due to its versatility, but also due to the duration of the effect. The cosmetic stays flawlessly on the face all day long. It does not clog pores, so there are no problems with comedones.
During use, the product does not roll. Its use is not accompanied by the appearance of colored spots on the face in places of wear even in the evening. According to women experienced in the use of cosmetics, this BB does an excellent job not only with the function of toning, but also replaces the highlighter, since the light-reflecting components in its composition create the effect of wet skin. The tool is able to protect the skin from solar radiation. The protection factor is SPF 30, which is enough even in the warm season, not to mention winter, especially in northern latitudes.
"Holika Holika" "Petit Aqua BB"
If you ask a connoisseur of Korean cosmetics what is the best foundation for combination skin, it is quite possible that a person will advise choosing the Petit Aqua product. VV . This is a wonderful product with a delicate creamy texture. It is characterized by a neutral tone, thanks to which the beauty balm is suitable even for owners of very fair skin. Due to the special composition, the product is built into the natural skin tone. True, this does not happen instantly: after application, you need to wait a bit. The product contains a huge number of caring ingredients:
- hyaluronic acid;
- rose extracts;
- green tea;
- chrysanthemum components;
- lavender;
- lotus extract.
And all this luxury - for only 500-600 rubles! The tinting product cares for the skin, moisturizes it well and improves tone at the cellular level. The tool allows you to quickly cope with small inflamed areas - by the end of the day, such areas will look he althier, better. This is a very light makeup that reliably hides all sorts of imperfections. Some call it the "Photoshop effect". Like most Korean products, foundation has the ability to protect the skin from solar radiation. Protection level - SPF 25.
Seventin Time Plus
Manufacturer - Greek cosmetic brand specializing in relatively inexpensive cosmetics. In our stores, the foundation of this brand will cost approximately 550 rubles. The cream has a slightly oily texture, watery. According to the people who used it, it is convenient and comfortable, does not provoke the appearance of comedones, does not flow. To himthe formation of bald spots after a long use is not typical, so even in the evening the make-up looks as if it had just been applied. The finish is natural satin. If you have oily skin by nature, you will have to use matting wipes or powder. For the price, this is one of the best foundations for dry skin that hides redness flawlessly. In the presence of darkening under the eyes, the product perfectly masks them. The product will also hide other small imperfections. With a relatively good skin condition, only the foundation will be enough - no need to use a kosiler.
Vivienne Szabo Tone Constance
This manufacturer, no matter how the name may seem, is a domestic company, although it specializes in the “French type” of cosmetics. In her product line there are a large number of products that are not only good in everyday life, but also highly appreciated by makeup artists. There will be no exception included in any rating of the best foundations at a low price "Tone Constance". The product has a very pleasant, yet unobtrusive aroma of flowers. When applied, it will not be difficult to distribute the product in a thin layer, especially if you use a sponge. The tool hides the redness of the skin well, hides the vessels that look through the integument. On average, the duration of wearing without loss of coating quality is 10 hours. No unpleasant glare appears. The cream mattes the T-block well. According to people experienced in the use of decorative cosmetics, this tone is one of the best, because it does not emphasize peeling, and even hides some. The bottle is equippedconvenient dispenser, giving the required amount of product in one click. This makes the cost economical. The cost of one package is about 600 rubles.
"Bourgeois" "Helsey Mix Serum Gel"
Included in the above top of the best foundations at a low cost, the He althy Mix Serum Gel product attracts attention with a persistent, thin, light finish and the presence of caring components in the composition of the product. There are ingredients that give tone to the skin, there are components that even out the natural shade. The manufacturer used pomegranate extract, extracts from lychee, goji. The antioxidants included in the product protect the skin from aggressive external factors, which is especially appreciated by residents of large settlements. The finish is satin, very natural. Especially successful for people who need tonal to hide pigmentation, freckles. The coating is not too dense, so the cream will not block severe inflammation. The cost of one package is about 650 rubles.
"Rimmel" "Mach Perfection"
Presented in stores at a price of about 700 rubles per pack, "Mach Perfection" is perhaps the best foundation for combination skin from relatively inexpensive products. It lays down as if it were a natural layer of the skin. The application is not accompanied by the appearance of oily sheen, but the skin acquires a he althy, beautiful glow. Longevity is rated as average, it is recommended to use fixing powder during the day. Among the shades there is a very light one - this is suitableowners of almost white skin. The tool does not dry the integument, has moisturizing components. It can be applied directly to clean skin, without prior distribution of the care product. This will not leave you feeling dry. You can not be afraid of peeling.
Yves Rocher Pure Light
When choosing the best foundation for the skin, it is worth taking a closer look at the products of this brand. At a price of just over 900 rubles per pack, there is a Pure Light product on sale, which lies on the skin as if it merges with it. The product forms a thin coating that creates the effect of make-up without make-up, so fashionable in the last year. The finish is a natural matte finish that lasts all day. Fluid perfectly evens out skin tone. Experts recommend using the product in the warm season. But he is unlikely to hide major problems.
Oily skin: the best products
If you make up the top 5 best concealers for women whose skin is prone to oiliness, perhaps it will look like this:
- "Lankom" "Tint Idol Ultra Vir".
- Armani Lastin Silk Foundation.
- Armani Maestro Fusion Makeup.
- Lancome Cushion Tint Idol Ultra.
- La Roche Posay Effakleir Duo+.
The first two of the above list have a matte finish. They hide the shine well due to the activity of the sebaceous glands, have persistent formulas. The Lankom product is almost imperceptible on the skin, it turns the face into a silky one. The matte effect is light. The remedy for "Armani" includes powder. Its application gives a velvety effect. Manufacturer claims 14 hour wear.
"Maestro Fusion Makeup" and "Cushion Tint Idol Ultra" have a lighter texture. As part of the funds from "Armani" there are special oils. This product guarantees matte skin without the appearance of a specific mask. It is absorbed very quickly, makes the face fresh, gives the skin radiance. The Lankom remedy, produced in the form of a cushion, is considered one of the good foundation creams for oily skin, because with a light texture it gives a dense coating that hides the redness of the skin. The product quickly and efficiently evens out skin tone. The cushion is convenient for constant use, it can be carried with you. The composition contains ingredients that give the skin protection from solar radiation. Protective factor - SPF 50.
"Effakleir Duo +", in turn, is distinguished by the ability to reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands. This tool is a cream-gel that simultaneously tints and corrects problems.
The problem of dryness and its solution
If you need to choose a good foundation for dry skin, you should take a closer look at the Lankom product, presented under the name City Miracle CC Cream. It has a sun protection factor of 50, thanks to which it perfectly protects the face from harmful rays at any time of the year. The cream is good primarily for the inhabitants of large cities. The tool evens out the skin tone, protects against aging due to the sun, protects from dirty air. Contains ascorbic acid, adenosine and rosehip oil, and ingredients derived from kombucha.
It's no secret that the main problem of skincovers with age - increased dryness. Accordingly, when considering the tops of the best tonal creams for aging skin, you should first of all pay attention to products intended for those who suffer from dryness. For such customers, the La Roche-Posay product, presented to the market under the name Hydralin BB, is especially good. The product is designed for sensitive skin. If this is not the best foundation for the face, then it definitely belongs to one of those. It does not provoke comedones, does not cause allergies, contains moisturizing ingredients, and effectively soothes the skin. The composition contains mineral pigments and glycerin, maize, apricot oils and passion fruit extracts, shea butter.
