10 Foundations for People Who Hate Foundation

As someone who’s always been a cosmetics minimalist, I completely ignored the contouring trend in favor of no-makeup makeup. Foundation has never been a part of my routine — as a teen, my mom told me it was her one “makeup don’t” and that skin needs to breathe, and I’ve always agreed. But a string of late nights, a not-so-great holiday diet, mild rosacea, and a pale, drab complexion suddenly have me reaching for something a little more substantial than moisturizer. After testing tons of foundation formulas, I’m not a full-time convert — but I have had a change of heart. If you’re anti-foundation or looking for lighter coverage I suggest you give these formulas a try.

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