Foundation
Find the perfect foundation for your skin tone: application techniques, honest comparisons and expert picks for a flawless, luminous complexion.
A great foundation comes down to two choices, in this order: shade, then formula. Shade first, because no texture can rescue the wrong undertone — it's what makes a complexion look grey, or orange by the end of the day. If you're unsure, our shade finder works from a photo in natural light or a handful of questions.
Then the formula, depending on your skin. Oily skin needs a finish that lasts without looking masky: our foundations for oily skin compares five formulas under $25 and explains why foundation darkens during the day. In real heat, our transfer-proof makeup guide takes wear even further.
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L'Oréal Accord Parfait — Golden Beige (3.D)
Hyaluronic-acid-enriched fluid with buildable coverage and a 24h luminous finish. Warm shade for golden undertones.
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L'Oréal True Match — Natural Ivory (C2)
L'Oréal's True Match in a cool shade for rosy or pink undertones — pick the C shade that matches your depth. Buildable medium coverage, natural finish.
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L'Oréal Accord Parfait Concealer
Caffeine-enriched fluid concealer that conceals dark circles while adding a strategic point of light. Perfect for light coverage worn alone.
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Bourjois Little Round Pot — Rose d'Or (34)
The iconic French powder blush since 1863. Shade Rose d'Or with a satin pearlescent finish and baked-blush technology for a natural, long-wearing flush.
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