10 sheer base makeup that let your skin breathe under masks

Chanel Healthy Glow Gel-Touch Foundation, $99

1/10

Made up of some 56 per cent water, this sits on skin like a hydrating mesh. Its ultra-fine texture means you can touch-up as often as needed without a cakey look or heavy feel. Hyaluronic acid further plumps and smooths skin.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF30, $71

2/10

Its water-light formula comes packed with sun protection and antioxidants. A fruit-based moisturising complex maintains lasting hydration so skin looks healthy and fresh all day.

Hera Glow Lasting Foundation SPF25/PA++, $79

3/10

Forms a thin veil that hugs skin so you don’t look made up. The light, layerable formula subtly blurs out the look of blemishes and evens skin tone without caking.

D Program Allerdefense BB Essence SPF43/PA+++, $38.90

4/10

Created by Japan’s top brand for sensitive skin, this multi-tasking essence has a fluid texture that spreads thinly and evenly. Helps to conceal redness, soothe dryness and repair skin’s barrier function so it’s less prone to irritation.

Pixi H2O Skintint Tinted Face Gel, $36

5/10

A cooling water-based gel that delivers a light wash of colour so skin still looks like skin, only fresher and more radiant. Green tea extracts provide antioxidant protection while rose water hydrates.

Giorgio Armani Neo Nude True-To-Skin Natural Glow Foundation, $88

6/10

Its mineral pigments spread easily and smoothly, providing just a touch of colour to enhance the look of bare skin. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin lend it a soft, watery texture and boosts hydration.

Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser, $70

7/10

This oil-free moisturiser has brightening properties to reduce the look of dark spots. Botanical ingredients keep skin hydrated, while mineral-rich seawater helps to condition skin.

Shu Uemura Unlimited Glow Breathable Care-In Foundation, $72

8/10

Long-lasting but very comfortable, this comes in a range of shades that blend in seamlessly with Asian skin tones so you hardly notice it’s there. Japanese white peony hydrates and clarifies to improve skin over time.

By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Foundation SPF30, $89

9/10

Its soft-matte finish is glowy without looking greasy, and feels smooth but not dry. Moisturises and controls shine throughout the day, while its Skin-Fit Technology provides its lasting power.

Tarte Maracuja Tinted Hydrator, $46

10/10

So lightweight and blendable, you can easily get a beautiful finish just applying with fingers. Provides a nourishing skin diet of oil from the superfruit maracuja, hyaluronic acid, collagen, turmeric and aloe.