Behold, the Dewy Foundations Our Beauty Editor (and Reviewers) Can’t Stop Using

We all love a good full-coverage foundation, but for drier skin types, these mattifying formulas can be a little, or intensely, drying. Wearing heavily mattifying formulas can make you feel (and look) like a chipped porcelain doll: cracked, dusty, and a little frightening. So, we're tossing our mattifying complexion products and opting for something a little more radiant: dewy foundation.

Dewy skin has collectively taken over our once-mattified faces, making drying foundation formulas a thing of the past. So, dry skin types, it's time to rejoice: With radiance being the name of the beauty game, now there are hundreds of dewy foundations to create an even, glowing complexion.

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The Best Dewy Foundations

How to Shop

Skin Type

This one may be a given, but your skin type is going to make a huge difference in terms of the final finish of your foundation. If you have dry-to-normal skin, then most (if not all) of these dewy foundations can be used for your skin — but some oilier complexions need something a little more curated for their skin type. If your skin teeters on greasy, look for a sheer, lightweight foundation and pair it with a setting powder to minimize any oil buildup.

Coverage

Ask yourself: Are you looking to lightly even out your skin tone, or do you want to cover a few acne spots and hyperpigmentation scars? If you're the former, then a foundation with light coverage will give your complexion the subtle boost you're looking for.

For those of you who want to conceal a few more areas, opt for a buildable medium-to-full coverage foundation and pair it with a setting spray to make it last throughout the day. Most dewy foundations are lighter in terms of coverage, but we found a few buildable options that'll do just the trick.

Skin Benefits

Foundation has a bad reputation for causing breakouts, but here's some good news: A few of these dewy foundations are infused with pore-enhancing benefits to make your complexion better, not worse. Some dewy foundations, like the ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation, contain hydrating hyaluronic acid, while the PAT McGRATH LABS Sublime Perfection Foundation uses anti-aging niacinamide and antioxidant-rich squalane.

Some of these foundations also contain SPF, including the Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer and Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation, but that doesn't necessarily mean you should be skipping your sunscreen. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, you should be wearing water-resistant sunscreen with a broad-spectrum SPF rating of at least 30, and you should reapply on every area of exposed skin at least every 2 hours.

Ready to get your glow on? Then take a look at a few of these beauty editor-approved dewy foundations — and be prepared to stock up. Plus, each of our recommendations comes in up to 50 diverse shades, so finding your true match is a breeze.