8 Foundations that Help You Nail the No-Makeup Makeup Look

On top of offering color-correcting coverage and anti-aging skincare in one, this tinted cream also packs protect from harmful UVA/UVB rays.

What's even, bright, and glowing? Your complexion after applying Laura Mercier's sheer-to-medium coverage foundation. 

Matte foundation often gets a bad rep for looking cakey but if you crave a shine-free finish, consider picking up a bottle of Giorgio Armani's new foundation. Packed with ultra-fine pigments the formula hosts high coverage, but with a light, velvet texture. To sum it up: It won't settle into fine lines and wrinkles. 

There's a reason this foundation has acheieved cult-favorite status. Along with offering up a veil of waterproof coverage, it also does double-duty as a moisturizer. 

This sheer cream offers just enough pigment to cut redness and blur imperfections while letting your actual skin show through. 

When your complexion is red, flaky, and patchy from seasonal dryness, going foundation-free can be a touch sell. If you can check off all of the above to describe your current skin situation, reach for a bottle of Neutrogena's skin-quenching tint. Its hyaluronic acid base makes it an effective moisturizer in addition to creating a flawless base. 

If you’re one to streamline your routine, look no further than this multitasking primer and BB cream. Along with evening skin tone and erasing imperfections, it also preps skin for whatever makeup comes next, guaranteeing that your blush, concealer, and highlighter stays in place all day.