10 Best Foundations from Celebrity MUAs

 

Foundation can be tricky. From selecting which color best fits your tone, to what kind of coverage is best for you, it can be a very tedious process. Even selecting a great foundation that best fits your budget can be crucial.

My very fist foundations were from MAC and let me just tell you, I was having a good money week because I bought all 3 at one time! I went with Match Master, Fix Fluid, and Pro Longwear. But as a makeup artist ad enthusiast, I always suggest requesting samples before purchasing the actual product. It will save you TONS.

According to these celebrity make-up artists, here are the top 10 best foundations.

Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer $44

"I love this product! Its creamy consistency allows for easy application and blending, and it offers sheer coverage with oil control and a semimatte finish. Plus, there's great color selection for a wide range of skin tones." — Francesca Roman

 

Avon Ideal Flawless Invisible Coverage Liquid Foundation $12

"This is one of my favorite foundations because it creates a flawless canvas for me to work off of. It's lightweight, gives just the right amount of coverage, and still allows the skin to breathe." — Lauren Andersen

 

Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Liquid Foundation $36

"I live for this foundation! The color ranges are extremely competitive with other luxury brands and I've used it on so many of my clients. It has a rich, smooth texture, blends really well, and provides the perfect amount of coverage without overcaking — definitely one of my go-to products." — Saisha Beecham

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick $46

"The stick application makes this perfect for when you're on the go. Not only is it mess-free, but the formula offers full coverage (essentially like a concealer), goes on silky, and buffs into the skin like butter! The line's color range is also amazing — it has you covered on every end of the spectrum!" — Alison Christian

Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Foundation $45

"This goes on so smooth and light like a tinted moisturizer, but adds an amazing amount of coverage like a full-coverage foundation. It's definitely my go-to for clients right now." — Joy Fennell
 

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation $64

"This foundation is still the gold standard. You can work it as sheer or opaque as you desire. It sets to a glorious, dewy finish and stays color-true as long as you wear it. Unbeatable!" — Erin Ayanian Monroe

 

 

MAC Face and Body Foundation $28

 

"This supersheer foundation, which has become a cult favorite, has a watery texture that can offer the lightest of coverage. It also dries down and can be built up if you'd like more. It mimics the skin's texture, offering the perfect veil of pigment. It's best applied with a flat nylon brush (like MAC's #191) and is good for all skin types." — Ashleigh Ciucci

Mar Jacobs Beauty Genius Super-Charged Oil-free Foundation

"This provides both lightweight and 24-hour wear, all while leaving the skin with a beautiful soft matte. It's my go-to for a flawless, airbrushed finish." — Gilbert Soliz

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet $48

"This foundation creates a matte finish with thin, velvety consistency. I love how the liquid delivers without looking cakey (unlike many alternatives out there) or feeling heavy." — Roman

Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation $48

 "Good matte foundations are hard to find, as they're usually too drying or too heavy for real-life wearability. This superpigmented, superlightweight formula packs a punch with the smallest pump. It gives an airbrushed effect to the skin, while still being touchable. It sets to a satin-matte finish that looks flawless and natural. It's best applied with a Beautyblender (with all the water squeezed out!) and is great for normal to oily skin." — Ciucci

Kat Von D Lock It Foundation $35

"This product is highly-pigmented, waterproof, and provides full coverage with a matte finish that lasts 24 hours. I also love mixing it with the Kat Von D Lock-It Hydrating Primer ($32) for a more lightweight, dewy finish." — Erik Soto