9 Foundations That Look Flawless Even on the Hottest Day

Marc Jacobs Beauty Genius Gel-Super Charged Oil-Free Foundation ($48)

Packed with anti-aging properties, this gel foundation works to reverse the hands of time all while hydrating your skin to give you your best complexion possible. The super light consistency allows you to build the product on to your liking, guaranteeing an even coverage that will efficiently shield any imperfections.

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream ($20)

This mineral-based foundation with SPF 30 brings ultra hydration to your skin, making it the perfect product for the dry and hot summer season. It acts as a BB, CC and tinted moisturizer all in one to provide light, natural-looking coverage and give your skin a beautiful glow.

Sweat Cosmetics Twist-Brush + Mineral Foundation SPF 30 ($42)

Founded by Olympic female athletes, Sweat Cosmetics knows what it’s talking about when it comes to long-lasting makeup. This foundation comes with a convenient twist-brush, and is sweat and water resistant for up to 80 minutes. As an added bonus, it is oil– and paraben-free, promising a formula that will nourish and protect your skin.

NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($44)

This oil-free formula is made to beat the heat. It goes on smooth, providing immediate soft coverage that stays all day. In terms of its benefits in the long run, it fights free radicals, reduces the appearance of pores and helps manage excess shine.

COVERGIRL Clean Matte BB Cream ($9)

Don’t let the word “matte” scare you away. Formulated for oily skin, this lightweight and highly blendable foundation is super easy to apply, and will deliver an ample amount of coverage without giving you that caked-on look. It’s perfect for eliminating that greasy shine and will leave you looking flawless all day. 

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick ($42)

With broad spectrum SPF 21, this stick is oil-free and smudge-resistant, promising faultless coverage that will last. Because it works to eliminate shine and reduce redness, it can also be used for spot-treatment or as a contouring stick, making it the ultimate trifecta of a product for even the most sensitive skin.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Powder Makeup ($40)

Whether you’re lounging around or hitting the gym, this foundation provides a semi-matte effect that will maintain its natural-looking appearance for eight hours. Better yet, the application is unbelievably smooth, making it your easiest new go-to solution for skin perfection.

Tarte Water Foundation SPF 15 ($39)

Formulated with the brand’s 12-hour power, this long-lasting, hydrating foundation will bring your skin the moisture it craves and leave it looking brighter and smoother than ever before. You can easily control the intensity of this product’s finish by varying the amount of drops you use for the proper amount of coverage your skin needs.

NaturaBissé The Cure Sheer Oil Free Fluid SPF 20 ($185)

Thanks to its key ingredient, hyaluronic acid, this luxurious formula boasts youth and radiance by adding moisture and anti-aging ingredients to your skin. It is especially helpful for oily skin, and is light in texture to allow for a natural-looking, yet long-lasting, wash of coverage. 

Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation ($48)

As its name suggests, this liquid foundation will truly provide you with a sultry and stunning candlelit glow. It works to hydrate your skin without sinking into wrinkles and pores, ensuring a totally even appearance that lasts.