In the Summertime and especially when we're on holiday, we love switching away from fuller coverage foundations. It is so much nicer to go for a lightweight, sheer base that we can pop on with no effort before running out the door.
There are so many cleverly formulated, natural foundations around now, that help even the skin tone for that flawless finish without any fuss. From BB creams to full foundations, we've rounded up 10 of the best so you can find your perfect Summer base.
Our Favourite Sheer Bases
2. Shiseido Perfect Hydrating BB Cream (30ml)
This hydrating cream is ideal for minimising the appearance of pores and blemishes, evening out skin tone and leaving a soft, radiant finish.
Like all
Shiseido products, it contains skin-protecting ingredients that boost the performance of this lightweight base.
Rose Apple Extract and
Thiotaurine help keep skin looking youthful while antioxidants fight against pollution and other environmental aggressors.
3. Stila Aqua Glow Serum Foundation
This is a very dewy, radiant foundation, which gives incredible moisture and weightless coverage.
The Aqua Glow Serum Foundation is formulated with a base of Ionised Water and uses multi-reflective colour pigments to bounce light off the face for a flawless finish without heavy coverage.
4. benefit Big Easy Foundation
Often if you have oilier skin, lightweight foundations and creams can be a little scary but this might be your perfect choice.
The Big Easy Foundation is has all the complexion balancing powers of a BB cream, but works to balance moisture and oil at the same time.
Use your fingers to pat it onto the skin and it will dry to a soft, velvety finish thanks to its liquid to powder formula.
6. Estée Lauder Double Wear All Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup SPF30 30ml
For those of you trying to wean yourself off high coverage, this is the one to try. Like all of the Double Wear Range, it gives a long-lasting finish and good coverage with a radiant glow.
It feels incredibly lightweight, melting into the skin. It offers hydration and protection against environmental aggressors thanks to a SPF 30, Vitamin E and Vitamin C, making it perfect for Summer. It will leave your skin flawless and glowing.
7. Uriage Roséliane Anti-Redness CC Cream SPF30 40ml
If your main concern is redness, then it is worth checking out the offerings from French Pharmacy brands like Uriage. They work to correct redness both from within the skin itself as well as with light coverage.
This non-greasy cream contains mineral pigments for coverage and the TLR2-Regul Complex to help counteract the causes of redness, by strengthening blood vessels. It is perfect for those with sensitive skin or Rosacea.
8. Clinique Supermoisture Makeup 30ml
For dryer skin types, this is the ideal Summer foundation for a dewy finish.
Clinique's Supermoisture Makeup is designed to comfort dry skin, leaving it looking soft and radiant. The sheer coverage is buildable too, making it ideal for day-to-night if you need.
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