12 liquid foundations that last all day

Why do we opt for liquid foundations, and what's the difference?

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There are as many long-lasting cushion foundations as liquid ones, and we love our cushions as much as the Koreans do. But for bases that really last, we turn to liquids. Let us explain why.

Liquids – regardless of their formulas – set quickly, making them natural contenders when you want a long-wearing product. Cushions are not designed to “set”; dewiness is their USP. To stay dewy, they need to remain wet and not dry up in the case. Which means they can’t adhere to skin the way liquids can.

Here, we have rounded up the latest pool of liquid foundations for different skin concerns for your purchasing consideration.

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The Generalists: For skin with no major issues

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Kate Secret Skin Make Zero ($29) is a foundation that glides on smoothly to unify skin tone and cover redness.

Pro tip! For quick and even foundation application, apply with a brush or sponge instead of your fingers to avoid streakiness.

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The Generalists

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Three Flawless Ethereal Fluid Foundation ($75) doesn’t streak regardless of how much you layer on. BONUS! It’s packed with 80 per cent naturally-derived ingredients, including antioxidant-rich argan and tea seed oils.

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The Oil Controllers: Also known as the mattifiers

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The Body Shop Matte Clay Skin Clarifying Foundation ($20) comes with skincare benefits too. It is purported to purify skin while combating shine with its signature ingredient, tea tree oil infused in the 100 per cent vegan formula.

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The Oil Controllers

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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation ($50) even hides acne scars. But it oxidises quickly, so pick one that’s a shade lighter than your skin colour. BONUS! Rihanna’s makeup brand offers a whopping 40 shades. There’s definitely one for you.

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The Oil Controllers

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YSL Beaute Encre de Peau All Hours Foundation ($98) evens out skin discoloration, redness and dark circles – and just one pump is enough to cover your face. The oil-free, sweat-proof and waterproof formula dries to a fine, powdery, matte finish and lasts up to 24 hours without needing a touch up. It also comes with kombuchka, a fermented black tea extract to supposedly improve skin luminosity.

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The Oil Controllers

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Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation ($80) contains silky fine powders to help minimise the appearance of imperfections in a long-lasting matte finish.

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The Radiance Givers: For dry, dull complexions that want to glow

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Shu Uemura The Lightbulb Essence Essential-oil-in Foundation SPF45/PA+++ ($88) blurs imperfections while keeping skin hydrated with botanical oils and protecting from PM2.5 micro particles.

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The Radiance Givers

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Clinique Even Better Glow Light Reflecting Makeup SPF15/PA++ ($56) does more than just imparting radiance, it’s also reported to improve skin clarity and reduce dark spots and acne scarring thanks to a vitamin C derivative.

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The Radiance Givers

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Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Aqua Nude Water-infused Perfecting Fluid SPF20 ($81) is equipped with an Aqua Pump technology to dial up hydration and quench skin’s thirst while reflecting light with ultra-fine pigments, giving you a beautifully sheer coverage.

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The Radiance Givers

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Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup SPF30/PA++ ($62) features a water-infused complex of lightweight gels, hyaluronic acid and botanicals to give you a semi-matte finish. What that means is that your skin looks matte but still naturally you, not cakey and flat. 

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The Radiance Givers

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Lancome Teint Miracle Hydrating Foundation SPF25/PA+++ ($68) is an upgraded formula with anti-pollutant moringa extract as well as skin-plumping hyaluronic acid and vegetal glycerin.

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The Radiance Givers

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Za True White EX Liquid Foundation ($19.90) doesn’t stop at giving you instant skin-brightening effect by reflecting white light, it also offers long-term brightening and hydrating benefits with a melanin-reducing complex and hyaluronic acid.

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Part of this story first appeared in the November 2017 issue of Her World magazine.