10 Cult Foundations that Live up to the Hype

Finding the perfect foundation to match your skin tone, benefit your skin type and cover your flaws can sometimes be a lifelong affair.

In the past we had to deal with cakey formulas and uneven coverage but now as the beauty industry has developed and more makeup tutorials are available to us, we have finally perfected the art of foundation application. 

We expect a lot from our foundations. We want them to hide a multitude of sins yet look as though we’ve left the house bare faced, some days we want to be a glowing goddess and others we’re channeling our inner cool girl with a matte finish.

SEE MORE: Best foundations for full coverage & makeup routine

A good foundation really is worth investing in and there are good reasons for the same ones consistently topping beauty editor’s wish lists and consumer polls.

Fab Fashion Fix brings the list of the foundations that everyone talks about, their reviews and why they are actually worth the hype…

1. MAKEUP FOREVER HD Invisible Cover Foundation

STEP1 accomplished? Now’s the time for foundation! HD, Mat Velvet, Pro Finish… choose your complexion ally! What’s your foundation? #step1 #skinequalizer #hdfoundation #makeupforever

Fotografiju objavljuje MAKE UP FOR EVER OFFICIAL (@makeupforeverofficial) Sij 11, 2015 u 10:58 PST

2. NARS Sheer Glow

File under: Things I’m currently coveting

Fotografija koju objavljuje @narsissist Lis 6, 2016 u 7:12 PDT

3. ESTEE LAUDER Double Wear

With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s time to switch up your foundation for summer skin #DoubleWear

Fotografiju objavljuje Estée Lauder (@esteelauder) Lip 12, 2016 u 7:26 PDT

4. GIORGIO ARMANI Luminous Silk Foundation

GIORGIO ARMANI – Luminous Silk Foundation A light weight liquid foundation that achieves a radiant, silky finish. © violetgrey.com . . Price 1,200,000 Available shade: – 4 – 4.5 – 4.75 . . Choose your favorite now, contact us on LINE: @qld6763j or by clicking the link on the description. HAPPY SHOPPING 👑 • • • • • • • #giorgioarmani #giorgioarmanibeauty #giorgioarmaniluminoussilk #foundation #silk #jualgiorgioarmani #jualmakeup #jualmakeupori #jualmakeupusa #jualmakeupbranded #jualmakeupmurah #makeup #makeupori #makeupaddict #makeupindo #jualanonline #belanjaonline #belanjamakeup #olshop #olshopsby #olshopjkt #onlineshopping #indonesia #bydojico

Fotografiju objavljuje 💄ALL PRODUCTS ARE READY STOCK💄 (@bydojico) Lis 17, 2016 u 8:41 PDT

5. LAURA MERCIER Silk Crème Moisturizing Photo Edition Foundation

Get camera-ready with a full coverage that feels light. Featured: Long-wearing Silk Crème Moisturizing Photo Edition Foundation in Beige Ivory, Bamboo Beige, Cashew Beige, Cashew Beige, Sand Beige and Suntan.

Fotografiju objavljuje Laura Mercier Cosmetics (@lauramercier) Ruj 19, 2016 u 9:59 PDT

6. DIOR Nude Air Serum Foundation

@diormakeup Nude Air Serum 20 in Light Beige and Medium Beige 🍈🍈 🔶What it is: A lightweight foundation serum that creates an enhanced complexion and a sheer finish. 🔸Formulated with SPF 25 (on sephora the item name says SPF 20, but descriptions says 25🤔😑) 🔸Infused with Oxygen Activ™ technology, an innovative blend of a hyper-oxygenated oil, cranberry oil, vitamin, and minerals 💛: I loved the idea of a serum-like foundation with added SPF. The Packaging is gorgeous and has an eye dropper delivery method. ❌: Why this ultimately was a Fail for me was the absolutely horrid stench.. it smells straight up like chemical perfume 🙊😷 It wasn’t cakey, I liked the coverage ability, but I wasn’t impressed with the finish of the product. My skin looked matted and lifeless.. kinda soft, but just wasn’t what I was expecting. I was surprised that neither color was a match, they really need to add more shades and variances of cool to warm tones. This was a Pass for me.

Fotografiju objavljuje Chrissy Durette (@honeyanddewskin) Stu 18, 2016 u 7:37 PST

7. YVES SAINT LAURENT Teint Touche Éclat

Le Teint Touche Eclat YSL (mon fond de teint préféré depuis des années) change de formule et se renomme Touche Eclat Le Teint YSL (!!). Je l’ai essayé pour vous, la revue est sur Babillages.net ✌🏻️

Fotografiju objavljuje Capucine Piot (@babillages) Vel 7, 2016 u 12:39 PST

8. BOURJOIS Healthy Mix Foundation

PRELOVED BOURJOIS HEALTHY MIX FOUNDATION LIGHT VANILLA Preloved item. Used twice. Reason for selling: Impulse buying. too many makeup products Conditions: Good as new Price: RM 39.00 (RP: RM 55.90) -16 hour radiance booster & instant anti-fatigue result! -Give your skin a radiance boost and leave it looking flawless for up to 16 hours! Enriched with a fruit therapy formula; Apricot for radiance, Melon for hydration and Apple to protect your youth. It also contains crystalline pigments for an even complexion and healthy glow. Soft and easy to blend. #preloved #bourjois #bourjoishealthymix #prelovedmurah #prelovedmurahmalaysia #bourjoismurah #bourjoismurahmalaysia

Fotografija koju objavljuje @fawwafirza Stu 18, 2016 u 7:24 PST

9. L’OREAL True Match

Uzun zamandır elim gitmiyordu bu fondötene👍 bence tam mevsimi 🙌 #lorealtruematch #beautybeybi

Fotografija koju objavljuje @beauty_beybi Lis 21, 2016 u 6:31 PDT

10. TARTE Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

🌸Set siêu hời này vẫn còn trên web Tarte nhé chị em ơi😍😍Một em Amazonian clay foundation fullsize giá lẻ 39$ và 1 em blush siêu đẹp giá lẻ 34$, mà combo 2 em chỉ có 39$ thôi😍😍😍Coi như mua foundation tặng cọ😝😝😝 🌸Order cọc 50%, hàng về sau 3 tuần🤗🤗Nàng nào quan tâm pm mình báo giá liền nhé🤗🤗 #tartelipscorner #tarteamazonianclayfoundation

Fotografiju objavljuje KYLIE KIT 780K❤️TATCHA 20% OFF (@lipscorner) Lip 25, 2016 u 12:44 PDT