Top 5 Skin-Friendly Foundations Dermatologists Love

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Choosing the right foundation is hard. There are so many options to choose from, and it can be difficult to know which one will be best for your skin type. The problem of choosing makeup foundations doesn’t have a simple solution, but we’re here to help! We’ve researched the top 5 foundations dermatologists recommend for all types of skin. Our list includes a range of price points and skin types so you’ll find something that works great with your budget and complexion. Here are our recommendations!

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Best For Oily or Acne-Prone Skin- Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup

Sun protection is crucial to prevent the development of brown spots that can form after acne scarring. This formula includes light SPF coverage and will help your skin look its best! The antioxidant blend, which is composed of natural ingredients such as Vitamin E and Feverfew, also protects your skin from the daily stressors that can worsen hyperpigmentation over time.

Best for Dry Skin – Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation

The cult-favorite drugstore foundation provides affordable, buildable coverage that feels like a second skin. It is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic so you don’t have to worry about anything clogging your pores or causing breakouts while still hydrating dryness for a luminous finish. With over 3000 reviews on Amazon and an average rating of 4.5 stars, it’s safe to say this liquid gold will make any girl glow!

Best for Combination Skin – Physicians Formula The Healthy Foundation with SPF 20 

This lightweight foundation does more than provide coverage, it also contains Chinese Wu Zhu Yu extract that brightens your complexion and minimizes the appearance of dull patches in the skin! The best part? You can reapply throughout the day without worrying about breaking out or clogging pores because this product is so gentle.

Best for Mature Skin – IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

This foundation is perfect for mature skin because it has hyaluronic acid, aloe vera extract, and vitamins E & B5. These three key ingredients moisturize the skin while hyaluronic acid attracts 1,000 times its weight in water which helps with hyperpigmentation by providing light even coverage to smooth out discolorations; this ultimately provides a flawless complexion!

Best Overall – Dermablend Cover Creme

This is the best full coverage foundation for your skin! Formulated by a dermatologist and makeup artist, this formula is designed to cover birthmarks, burns, scars, or hyperpigmentation with its high concentration of pigments that provides broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection from the sun’s harmful rays. This lightweight liquid glides on evenly without caking up like some other formulas might do. You’ll find it leaves you feeling fresh and soft in no time!

With so many different types of skin, it can be difficult to figure out what your skin needs. That’s where  our medical dermatologists comes in! We know how vital glowing skin can be for your confidence! Contact us today to make an appointment or if you have any questions about which foundation would work best for you based on your unique complexion concerns!

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