The 14 Best Foundations with SPF for Healthy Coverage All Year Round
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If there's one fad that has gone crazy over the past several years it's the importance of SPF. I, for one, believe the emphasis on wearing sunscreen was a wakeup call for me to be lathering my face, neck and chest with it on a daily basis for protection (especially to make up for my high school and college years of guiltlessly lying in a tanning bed). The best foundations with SPF are going to protect your face while leaving your skin looking flawless, so if you're looking for a little extra protection atop your face sunscreen underneath, that's a great way to really stick it to those UVA and UVB rays and keep that healthy glow for a long time.
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The Best Foundations with SPF at a Glance
How I Chose the Best Foundations with SPF
I asked PureWow editors (of all different skin types) about their favorite foundations with SPF. In addition to looking at the amount of SPF in each pick, I considered the formulas and ingredients and made sure to include a range of prices. I also read countless reviews and have included customer favorites that are clear winners across the board.
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1. Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation
If you're searching for a foundation that won't aggravate your acne-prone skin, give this one a shot. This hybrid formula has hyaluronic acid and niacinamide and is designed to melt into the skin to create a barely-there makeup effect. "It offers medium, buildable coverage and is lightweight, which i appreciate because I hate the feeling of makeup on my face," says Associate SEO Editor Marissa Wu. "I also have large pores, and I find this foundation does a great job of blurring their appearance and giving me an even base to work with."
2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation
Despite the fact that it only is available in 12 shades, this foundation is here to hydrate and offer full coverage. "It glides on smoothly while providing decent coverage of my red splotches, sun spots and dark circles that I never feel paranoid every time I wear it (like my face is streaky or overdone)," says VP of Editorial, Candace Davison. It has SPF 50+ for the ultimate coverage, too. Just make sure you wear enough for full UVA/UVB protection.
3. Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation
I've opted for a lot of high-coverage formulas ever since pregnancy because of my redness, melasma and hyperpigmentation, and this has been my all-time favorite. It doesn't set into my fine lines or separate with my other products and does a fantastic job at covering my blemishes and redness without feeling thick. It stays on all day long and blends well underneath cream and powder products.
4. Thrive Causemetics Buildable Blur CC Cream
I love this formula so much—especially because I can just apply it with my hands. It melts into your face to look like a second skin and is easy to reapply when you need more SPF. It's super lightweight and doesn't leave a greasy feel on your skin even though it has SPF 40. It's also very hydrating and has vitamin C.
5. Maybelline Fit Me! Dewy + Smooth Foundation
This is my go-to drugstore foundation because of the natural finish and lightweight formula; the SPF is an added bonus. And thousands of fans of this liquid foundation have given it rave reviews online, too. It works best for normal to dry skin, so if you lean oily, you might want to try a powder foundation (see BareMinerals below). Not only does Fit Me! Dewy + Smooth come in 24 shades, but the foundation is fragrance-free and noncomedogenic (meaning it’s designed not to clog pores) and has been tested by dermatologists for effectiveness.
6. Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Foundation
I'm a huge Bobbi Brown fan because members of my family have loved the brand, dating back to my great grandmother. The formulas are all great, but this one is especially excellent for mature skin when you want coverage and brightening. According to Angie K. (aka my mother), "It makes my skin look more youthful and effortlessly covered."
7. Erborian CC Red Correct
A CC cream that neutralizes hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tones seems like a minimalist's dream to us. "Erborian CC was late to the game but compared to the others this is like, 20/10," raves Wu. "If I put it on, I don't technically need foundation. The way it changes color and evens skin tone is amazing." It has SPF 25 and creates a smoothing and evening effect to the skin for a no-makeup, makeup look.
8. ILIA Beauty Super Serum Skin Tint
Hear me out, I know this is considered a skin tint, but I think it deserves a spot on the foundation list because, for a serum, it has a very richly colored formula and gives pretty good coverage. I love a dewy finish that doesn't further dry out the dry areas on my skin, and I can add a powder to the oily parts (aka my chin and sides of my nose). It's a light-as-air serum with a dropper dispenser that allows for total control. But what I love most is the added skincare ingredients, like hyaluronic acid to hydrate and niacinamide to even skin tone and soften fine lines. It does have a slightly strange scent when you apply but it goes away after blending, so no harm, no foul there. It has broad spectrum SPF 40 coverage against UVA, UVB, UVC, blue light and infrared rays. All while resulting in skin that looks like, well, skin. Just with a real-life Instagram filter.
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9. Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation
Sometimes SPF in a foundation is just a bonus when the formula is just too good. This liquid product boasts a radiant and medium-to-full coverage finish with hydrating ingredients to add a refreshing look for your makeup base. "I love the lightweight formula of this foundation. It covers my pores and doesn't dry out my skin and leaves me with an airbrushed finish," Dior user Alex C. tells PureWow.
10. L'Oreal Paris Infallible Foundation
So, maybe you don't want to pay $50+ for a foundation, which I can understand. Luckily, you don't have to sacrifice quality for affordability. This foundation sits lightly on the skin while not sitting in your fine lines (yes, I have experience with this). I opted for alternative foundations as I have dryer spots that this formula seems to cling to, but if you have oilier skin or prefer a more matte look, this foundation is a perfect pick for you.
11. Clinique Even Better Makeup Foundation
On the prowl for a natural, barely-there look? Clinique’s Even Better foundation works best on combination skin is stellar at evening out skin tone and improving skin over time (an ideal situation because, hello, we all age). "I've been using the Even Better Makeup for close to 10 years. I'm 53 yrs old and it covers my redness, goes on smooth and stays put, covers imperfections well, and looks natural. I have combination skin and it doesn't break my skin out, nor does it settle into wrinkles," one customer writes. Plus, if you run hot or live in a humid climate, you can rest easy knowing this formula is sweat resistant.
12. Bareminerals Original Loose Powder Foundation
For decades, BareMinerals powder foundation has been a go-to for those who don’t gel with liquid formulas. "I have used this for years! I'm not a fan of liquid foundation as it feels too heavy and I often have reactions or breakouts to them. This blends so easily and feels so light it doesn't feel or look like I'm wearing makeup!" A customer notes. It’s super-breathable while still covering imperfections and evening out skin tone. This is a great option for sensitive skin too, as it has only six ingredients and is vegan.
13. Lancôme Rénergie Lift Foundation
For aging or tired skin, Lancôme has the technology you want. Yes, technology. It covers—and tackles—fine lines and wrinkles with caffeine and ivy extracts. Get moderate to full coverage, plus a healthy glow from reflective micro-pearls embedded into the makeup. Lancôme also promises this product won’t settle into wrinkles like some liquid foundations do. Lastly, it’s got tons of vitamin E.
14. Dermablend Cover Creme
More than any other foundation on our list, Dermablend’s dedicated users have stuck with the brand for years. The cream (which is lightweight yet full coverage) hydrates skin for a silky finish. It’s not vegan (beeswax is an ingredient), but it does use mineral oil to treat dryness. Want to go the extra mile? Layer the Dermablend Setting Powder on top for coverage that can last up to 16 hours.
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