What Foundation Should I Use?

Your skin is dry or combination, so liquid foundation is the choice for you. Liquid foundation gives the heaviest coverage of all foundation so it's great if you are covering up something. You can choose a water- or oil-based formulas, but avoid either that contains silicone if you break out easily.

You need to cover blemishes and your busy lifestyle doesn't leave you time for a full face? A foundation stick will work for you because you can apply it quickly to cover problem spots. It's portable so you can carry it with you all day and reapply it whenever you need to.

You like to keep things as natural as possible so mineral powder will work well in your world. It's a little messy, so make cover your work area with paper towels as you apply it. Usually, it comes in a sifter or a portable compact. If you don't have oily skin, make sure to add a moisturizer before you apply it.

Since your major goal is taking care of your skin rather than covering blemishes, you can get away with a tinted moisturizer. The light coverage will even out your skin tone without feeling or looking like you have on a ton of makeup. In the summer, opt for one that contains sunscreen.

Cream foundations are like a combo between a moisturizer and a powder. They give good coverage of imperfections and hydrate dry skin, resulting in a dewy-looking skin complexion. They are usually available in a portable compact so you can touch-up as necessary.

Mousse foundations are the newest form of light to medium coverage foundation for those who love trends. They are designed to have a creamy consistency that will hydrate and blend in with your skin. Look for one with sunscreen and you will be doing something good for your skin.