The quest for the perfect foundation is rather laborious, indeed, we must admit that finding a reliable product quickly becomes a headache. Between your shade, skin type, finish, coverage or even hold, we logically end up using the wrong foundation and being disappointed with the result. If I wanted to write this article on the 10 best liquid foundations, it is to guide you as much as possible in order to avoid being fooled. In addition, I know that we do not have the same wishes in terms of rendering, however, the fact of having tested a lot of brands allows me to make a simple observation: the quality & reliability of these best foundations and introduce them to you.
Finally, know that when I was younger, the foundations were only useful to me in the evening. In short, I dared not apply it during the day, for fear of wearing too much makeup. I didn’t see the need for it, but believe me, the unified result is much more aesthetic, I realize that today. Because of this, I like light to medium coverage foundations that are buildable and have a fluid texture.
It took me a long time to put together this Top 10 list of the best foundations, having had quite a few disappointments during my little blogging life.
Our list 10 best liquid foundations
1) Clarins Skin Illusion
Here is my favourite 2018-2019! I present to you the Skin Illusion, the new natural foundation signed by Clarins. When I discovered it last October, I immediately knew it was going to be one of my best foundations. Moreover, she is even in the very first position, I’m not ready to let go, he is my favourite of all brands combined. The best foundation of the best foundations!
In short :
- Fluid texture, ultra-light
- Bare skin effect
- No drought areas
- Camouflages imperfections well
- No mask effect
- Very good hold even without powder
- Smells awfully good
- SPF 15
- Anti-pollution complex
- Available in 22 shades
2) Lancome Teint Miracle
Lancôme’s miracle complexion was a nice discovery last year. Indeed, if I was not very familiar with the brand’s foundations, I was pleasantly surprised by its immediate healthy glow effect. We are once again talking about a natural foundation that will beautify your skin. Be careful, however, when choosing the shade, choose a shade that is one tone or a half-tone lighter.
In short :
- Luminous finish
- Natural result
- Lightweight formula
- Pleasant odour
- Camouflages in transparency
- Important hold even without powder
- Does not highlight areas of drought
- May oxidize slightly, provide a lighter shade
- Available in 15 shades
3) Estee Lauder Double Wear
Here is the famous Double Wear by Estée Lauder, aka, one of the best foundations recognized around the world. It has an incredible hold and also makes it possible to camouflage imperfections extremely well. It will suit those who want a foundation with strong coverage, in the evening or even during the day under a blazing sun. In short, it is THE safe bet!
In short :
- 24h outfit
- Waterproof
- Untransferrable
- High coverage
- Matte finish
- Rather thick texture
- Available in 50 shades
4) Yves Saint Laurent Skin ink
Another foundation that rocked hearts. Here is Yves Saint Laurent skin ink! It has the same features as the previous one, namely:
- High coverage
- Extreme hold
- Resistant to humidity and heat
- Matte & natural finish
- Fluid & pleasant material
- Available in 25 shades
5) Dior Backstage face & body
While it is one of the 10 best foundations, Dior Backstage has a major advantage… Its 50ml (instead of 30ml for other foundations). It is therefore intended for the face, but also for the body. I immediately liked its packaging, much more practical on a daily basis and its second-skin result. The latter is much less qualitative than the other products of the brand, namely, flexible plastic packaging.
In short :
- Large quantity intended for face & body
- Perfect for makeup artists
- Light texture
- Modular coverage
- Pleasant odour
- Natural finish
- Available in 40 shades
6) Too Faced Born this way
The Born This Way was released several years ago, yet it’s still a safe bet. Many women have adopted it, in particular, for its lightness and modular coverage. I used it for many months without breaking it, and that’s great! It was also one of my favorites for 2016. Now available in 35 shades, you will surely find your perfect shade.
In short :
- Natural effect
- Covers imperfections
- Light texture
- Infused with coconut, alpine rose & hyaluronic acid
- Well dressed
- Available in 35 shades
- To powder lightly
7) Bourjois Healthy mix
One of the only mass-market products that you will see in this top 10 of the best foundations. I like the Bourjois brand for the overall quality of its products. Here, the Healthy Mix keeps its promises and allows us to offer us a very good foundation at a low price. It unifies the skin in lightness and allows a nice boost of radiance. Beauty addicts are crazy about it!
In short :
- Bare skin effect
- Light to medium coverage
- Long-lasting
- Moisturizing
- Excellent value
- Available in 6 shades
8) Mac Studio fix fluid
Extreme hold for a flawless complexion, here is the promise of this Mac foundation. I have used it several times, especially for parties. A foolproof outfit and a rather covering foundation. It will suit those who want good coverage with a matte effect, 8h hold.
In short :
- Long-lasting
- Hides imperfections very well
- Moisture resistant
- SPF15
- Quite strong scent
- Does not oxidize
- To powder for an even more covering effect
- Available in 46 shades
9) Sephora Collection Teint Infusion
The one and only Sephora foundation that won me over. Indeed, its light texture turns like a powder on the skin without marking the areas of dryness (for my normal skin). The drip system is my favorite, practical and hygienic at the same time. Finally, the result is natural, the coverage light and its second-skin effect are magical. Not suitable for dry skin.
In short :
- Pipette format
- Perfectly evens out the complexion
- Blends in with the skin
- Natural finish
- Pleasant odour
- Sensory texture
10) Bobbi Brown Skin foundation cushion compact
The only cushion in this top 10! I find it nice to take away for touch-ups during the day. The effect is very natural with a hydrated complexion at any time of the day. The application is very pleasant, the skin appears plumped and unified. The material must not powder in order to be able to carry out retouching. It will not be suitable for oily skin and is available in 3 shades only.
In short :
- Light Courage
- Very hydrating formula
- Luminous finish
- Light texture
- Nomadic format (13gr)
- SPF 35
- Available in 3 shades
How to choose the right liquid foundation?
The most important thing to choose the right foundation is to identify your shade.
The perfect shade will be the one that most closely matches your natural skin tone.
To test the shade, apply a light touch of material at the junction of the face and neck, just under the jawline to get the shade that will blend best with your skin. There should be no dividing line.
If you can’t find the perfect shade, don’t hesitate to mix two shades or take a slightly lighter shade, so you can warm up your complexion with a blush or sun powder.
For best results, it is important to identify the undertones of your skin. Indeed, despite a shade adapted to your complexion, it is possible that the effect is dull on your skin, or on the contrary too orange.
Here is a little trick to know your undertones: observe your veins!
- Purplish veins: you have cold undertones, the foundation colors that suit you best are slightly pink.
- Bluish veins: you have neutral undertones, the foundation colors you should prefer are beiges
- Rather green veins: your undertones are warm, the foundation colors that will suit you best will be golden.
And finally, the last important criterion to find the ideal foundation: the texture!
How to apply your liquid foundation?
The application of your foundation will depend on its texture and the desired result.
- The brush will be suitable for fluid foundations and will allow you to have a natural finish
- The sponge is a quick and effective solution for all foundation textures, however, it requires more material to be applied than with another accessory.
- The puff or the powder brush will be ideal for powder textures, be careful not to deposit too much material so that the result remains natural and avoid the plaster effect.
- And finally , finger makeup is also a very good alternative, you just need to heat the material in your palm a little so that it blends in perfectly with your skin.
Whether it is the sponge, the brush, or your fingers, your accessories must be perfectly cleaned.
