Her World Beauty Awards 2022: Best liquid foundations

These liquid foundations will not only conceal imperfections but also impart a healthy glow

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Whether you’re rocking a full beat or a natural, zoom-friendly makeup look, you’ll need a good foundation. While there are many different formulas to choose from, liquid foundations offer the most natural finish and can be built up to provide more coverage, depending on the type of applicator and techniques used to apply them.

BEST BRIGHTENING LIQUID FOUNDATION

CLE DE PEAU BEAUTE RADIANT FLUID FOUNDATION NATURAL, $190

1/8

A skincare-foundation hybrid that delivers skin-loving ingredients while keeping complexion looking radiantly flawless. Comes in eight shades.

“It didn’t cake or turn patchy, and I didn’t even need to blot much over the course of
the day.”
BEST SECOND-SKIN LIQUID FOUNDATION

IT COSMETICS YOUR SKIN BUT BETTER FOUNDATION + SKINCARE, $62

2/8

A lightweight foundation with buildable coverage that delivers all-day hydration and a natural, radiant finish. Also contains skincare properties that help refine skin texture for a smoother complexion over time. Comes in 12 shades.

“I liked that the texture, while lightweight, was still able to minimise imperfections. It also held up pretty well throughout the day.”

LAURA MERCIER TINTED MOISTURISER OIL-FREE SPF20/PA+++, $77

3/8

A long-wearing multitasking tinted moisturiser that helps to control shine, blurs imperfections and delivers a soft-focus finish. Comes in 14 shades.

“The coverage is slightly buildable, so you can add more to areas where you might need a bit more.”
BEST LIQUID FOUNDATION FOR DRY SKIN

BOBBI BROWN INTENSIVE SERUM FOUNDATION SPF40/ PA++++, $100

4/8

A nourishing foundation that offers 12-hours of non-caking, non-creasing and colour-true wear. Plus, its improved formula is enriched with 26 skin-loving ingredients for a smooth, plump and radiant complexion. Comes in 10 shades.

“Perfect for those with dry skin as it leaves a dewy finish. It was also pretty long-lasting – 13 hours without breaking down throughout the day.”

CHANEL SUBLIMAGE L’ESSENCE DE TEINT, $228

5/8

A serum-infused foundation that contains light-reflecting particles to reveal a smooth and luminous complexion. It also contains the brand’s iconic vanilla planifolia to nourish and protect skin. Comes in six shades.

“My all-time favourite foundation. It offers fantastic coverage while protecting skin with antioxidants.”
BEST LIQUID FOUNDATION FOR COMBI/OILY SKIN

NARS SOFT MATTE COMPLETE FOUNDATION, $62

6/8

A full coverage foundation infused with a blend of botanical extracts and antioxidants to control excess shine for up to 16 hours. Comes in 24 shades.

“Did a good job in concealing all my spots and blemishes, and was rather easy to remove at the end of the day too.”
BEST LIQUID FOUNDATION FOR MASK-WEAR

ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR SHEER LONG-WEAR MAKEUP SPF20/PA++, $72

7/8

A weightless, long-wearing foundation that enhances skin’s radiance. Comes in eight shades.

“Gave my skin a healthy glow and a filter-like blurring effect. Love that the coverage stayed for a whole day and didn’t gather in the creases.”

FENTY BEAUTY EAZE DROP BLURRING SKIN TINT FOUNDATION, $49

8/8

A lightweight foundation that instantly evens out the complexion while blurring imperfections. Comes in 25 shades.

“The perfect balance between being lightweight and offering good coverage.”

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