6 stick foundations for flawless skin on the go

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick, $76

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This highly pigmented foundation stick gives the coverage of a concealer, the fluidity of a liquid, and the weightlessness of a powder in a longwearing, waterproof formula. It gives full coverage that's still lightweight and is able to conceal all discolouration and imperfections for a flawless complexion in a seamless finish.

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick, $73

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Designed to look and feel like skin, this formula with a transparent base and skin tone correcting pigments gives you a natural-looking finish. The innovative formula features technology that is able to deliver moisture or oil control, depending on skin's needs. It provides medium to full coverage and has a creamy yet lightweight texture which is water, sweat and humidity resistant.

Tarte Clay Stick Foundation, $64, Sephora

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This creamy matte clay stick provides 12 hours of wear and weightless, natural coverage. It has a powder-to-liquid formula that melts into skin for medium-to-full coverage and is infused with micro-encapsulated powders that burst on contact with skin to keep your skin shine- and cake-free. It is made with Amazonian clay to hydrate and mattify, depending on your skin type. The best thing about it? It's free of harsh chemicals like talc, gluten, sulphates and parabens.

Cle De Peau Beaute Radiant Stick Foundation, $130

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If you like luxe makeup, you're going to love this. The creamy stick has an extremely light and fresh texture, and gives a dewy, slightly translucent finish. It has a unique formula that is infused with microscopic water particles for an essence-like texture that melts into skin. It even has skincare ingredients to energise skin, boost luminousity and skin clarity.

Nars Velvet Matte Foundation Stick, $70

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This creamy formula gives a smooth, comfortable glide and a soft-matte finish. Formulated for easy application, it doesn't dry, streak or leave a cakey finish. The dual-sided foundation stick even has a latex-free Touch-Up Blender on the other end to help your correct or contour. While it usually provides a more natural coverage, you can stipple it for fuller coverage.

Cover FX Cover Click, $28, Sephora

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This is the stick version of the brand's popular Total Cover Cream Foundation. The 2-in-1 foundation gives full coverage and even doubles up as a concealer for an all-day radiant finish.