Beauty This Clean Foundation Makes My Skin Look So Flawless, It's Almost Eerie It feels like a watery skin tint, but delivers full coverage. By Rachel Nussbaum Rachel Nussbaum Instagram Twitter Rachel is a journalist, writer, and editor who specializes in the beauty and wellness industry.She is a beauty expert at Dotdash Meredith, covering the best, safest products the industry has to offer for InStyle, Byrdie, Real Simple, Shape, Health, Travel + Leisure, and more. She is one of the beauty industry's most highly regarded voices on the long-term impact of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics. She has consulted with leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists, endocrinologists, and dermatologists to form opinions on the chemicals commonly used in beauty products, in order to only recommend products that shoppers can trust.Rachel is currently working on a book about the people and ecosystems affected by the loosely regulated ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics, and her interest in epidemiological research and environmental health informs her beauty writing.She is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on May 23, 2022 Pin Share Tweet Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Getty Images I know we're in the midst of a foundation boom as surely as I know that cat hair coats at least 30 percent of my belongings. Seemingly every brand is getting in on the action with new face-perfecting fluids, and while it's been fun to try out the latest innovations, I recently stumbled on a not-so-new formula that's unparalleled: Lawless's Conseal the Deal Long-Wear Full-Coverage Foundation. I have chronically dry, flaky skin, so most foundations are a no-go for me, let alone ones that emphasize their long-wearing capabilities. Skin conditions are my bread and butter: I have both seborrheic and perioral dermatitis, and while my dermatologist has helped me get both mostly under control, cystic acne is less tamable. Rosacea also runs in my family, so I'm a pretty pink person. Between those factors, it's no surprise that most foundations I try end up separating or looking mask-like on my skin — and "long-wearing" ones tend to leave my face especially dehydrated and patchy. So I was stunned to find that Lawless's not only feels like an ultra-lightweight, moisturizing serum (think Ilia's supermodel-favorite Super Serum Skin Tint), but its buildable, full coverage makes my face look impressively filtered. Courtesy I have fair, neutral skin, so went with the shade "seashell," one of the 28 colors available. Four drops from the easy-to-use squeeze tube were enough to cover my whole face with a foundation brush, and the effect is something to write home about (clearly). The veil of matte color lets a few freckles peek through, yet it wholly counters redness and downgrades cystic mountains into just-perceptible molehills. Imagine being followed around by someone holding a warm selfie light — that's how I feel wearing this. Shop now: $39; lawlessbeauty.com and sephora.com The kicker, though, is that this stuff stays put, even with its airy consistency. It's been hot as hell in New York City, but after wearing Conseal the Deal on a muggy subway ride, hardly any came off on my mask. As a 45-year-old reviewer wrote on the brand's website, the staying power is "life-changing," even on their very oily skin. I also love that the brand skips talc, parabens, and silicones, and instead opts for irritation-fighting bisabolol, emollient fatty alcohol, and nasturtium flower, goji berry, and ginger extracts for antioxidants. Between the skin-friendly formula, beautiful finish, and vanishing act on redness, I'll be recommending Conseal the Deal to whoever will listen. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit