The 10 best department store foundations
Days of summery-bronzed skin and no makeup take a backseat until next year, and a little bit of coverage becomes a welcome help in the months ahead. Wondering how on earth to know which department store foundation is right for you with a new line or product popping up everyday? There’s no need to stress if you use the Rank & Style all-inclusive and objective list of the top ten department store foundations on the market today. Survey these for the perfect formulation and hue to enhance (and never cover up) your unique self.
#10 HOURGLASS Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation ($55)
This department store foundation offers a velvet-matte finish and a liquid-to-powder formula, eliminating the need for actual powder and touch-ups throughout the day.
- Paraben and phthalate free
- Clinically proven
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#9 'Diorskin Airflash' Spray Foundation ($62)
Spray on the radiance with this department store foundation from Dior. A unique micro-diffusion technology provides a light and even mist of color.
- 2.3 oz
- Usable on legs and arms
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#8 Chantecaille Future Skin Gel Foundation ($75)
Ladies with oily skin will love this gel formulated department store foundation from Chantecaille that claims a 26% reduction in sebum production in just 7 days with the help of seaweed.
- Ideal for sensitive skin
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(See also: The 10 best department store mascaras)
#7 Estee Lauder 'Double Wear' Stay-in-Place Liquid Makeup ($37)
Bring on heat, humidity, and sweating: this ’15-hour’ foundation won’t budge, or smudge, no matter how much you move around. Bonus points for not coming off on clothing!
- 15-hour wear
- Controls oil
- Fragrance-free
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#6 Tom Ford Traceless Perfecting Foundation SPF 15 ($80)
This buildable department store foundation with SPF 15 is ideal for perfecting your canvas before contouring and defining, as its traceless formula evens out skin, giving the look of a flawless face.
- SPF Broad Spectrum sun protection
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#5 Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish SPF 15 Foundation($48)
Glycerin and shea butter make this department store foundation superbly moisturizing, and even though this highly rated favorite lends medium to full coverage, it’s never cakey or ‘mask like’.
- 1 oz
- Lasts for up to 12 hours
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#4 Urban Decay 'Naked Skin' Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup ($39)
Light diffusing spheres instantly blur fine lines and blemishes, while this department store foundation gives the feeling of wearing nothing at all.
- Free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, phthalates and GMOs
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#3 Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24 hour ($45)
This oil-free department store foundation boasts SoftFeel technology that melds into skin, providing a full coverage look that feels incredibly comfortable.
- 24-hour ultra-resistant formula
- Oil-free
- SoftFeel technology
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#2 Yves Saint Laurent 'Fusion Ink' Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 18 ($60)
Never heavy or cakey, this ink like department store foundation provides feather light coverage with a soft matte finish for up to 24 hours.
- Available in 21 shades
- SPF 18 protection
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#1 Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation ($64)
Instantly illuminating, this department store foundation will enhance your complexion, while covering up blemishes.
- Suitable for all skin types
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This list was created by Rank & Style, a Web and mobile platform that creates data-driven rankings of fashion and beauty items by analyzing popularity, quality, value and trendiness from retailers, fashion blogs and style magazines.
