Foundation Guide For Every Occasion

Foundation wardrobes are a thing and here’s why you need one: just like your clothing, your foundation should vibe with the right occasion. Makes sense, right? Read on for more tips on how to properly stock your foundation wardrobe to meet all your day, night and weekend complexion needs. From the best long-wear foundation, casual wear foundation and affordable foundations, we’ve got all your skin needs covered. We promise you’ll never look back and rely on just one foundation ever again!

THE BEST FOUNDATION FOR DAY

Whether you have a corporate girlie 9-5 or work a combo of side hustles, you’re going to want to put your best face/base forward to feel prepared to adult. We know, pulling yourself together usually involves a mad morning dash, but you only need a few minutes to achieve a camera-on-worthy complexion. To get the most out of your day look, reach for this liquid long-wear foundation or this 16h powder one if your skin is on the oily side. For the perfect day look, do your skin a favor and don’t use a heavy hand. Instead, apply your foundation to areas that need evening out, like dark circles or redness. Use a buffer brush for an undetectable skin finish (this is #foundationgoals people!).

Tip: Going out for an apres-work bevvie? Take this powder foundation compact with you for quick skin touch-ups. It has buildable coverage and will tame any shine accumulated throughout the day.

THE BEST FOUNDATION FOR GOING OUT

Let’s be real, you want to stand out for a night out and that means one thing when it comes to your foundation: that glow, girl. For skin that looks like it’s filtered IRL, you’ll need a glow-boosting foundation. This one has hyaluronic acid and aloe vera for mega hydration. You can wear this lightweight formula alone or underneath another foundation if more coverage is needed. Apply this blurring balm first for an extra prep step that will keep your foundation in check for longer. Concentrate it around the eye area and any other spots that need extra smoothing. Just don’t be surprised when people ask you what you did to your skin–this foundation trick is that good!

THE BEST FOUNDATION FOR A CASUAL WEEKEND

Weekends can be tricky to plan for because you never know what occasion will just pop up in your plans. A reliable, natural-looking hydrating foundation is your best bet for weekend coverage. It’s not overkill (i.e. overly visible) yet it’s enough to look cute while running errands (or into an ex!). If you’re someone who feels better with more of a matte, medium coverage then go for this mousse foundation. It’s still lightweight but it has a buildable texture. Help it melt into your skin and look natural by applying it with a dampened beauty sponge. Use a stippling/patting motion instead of a sweeping one for best results. When you have a little more time on your hands over the weekend, this is when to take your time with your application and skin prep. Enter a good skin routine and glowy skin serum so that your foundation can look its absolute best.