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Flawless, glowing, radiant skin is more than just a dream. It's what we all wish for when applying foundation. Some foundations leave your face feeling cakey and heavy, and others just don't cover up scars, redness or anything else we may want to hide. Although even the most flawed skin is beautiful, there are foundations on the market that are light and will cover up just about any flaw. So don't increase your worry lines; instead, show off your smile lines.
Treatment Foundation
Some women will shell out any amount of money to have perfect skin. A perfect face is almost impossible, but there is a product that will bring you very close. Trish McEvoy Treatment Foundation does what its names says -- treats your skin. "Marie Claire" considers it one of the best foundations. Whether you have imperfections or an uneven skin tone, this bad boy will even your skin out. It's antioxidants fights imperfections as the color beautifully evens your tone. It also has an SPF of 15, protecting you from the sun. However, it comes at a hefty price: $75.
Camouflaging Foundation
Women are sometimes dealt the hand of acne. Not only do we have to worry about fighting off acne, we're sometimes stuck with the scars that represent all of our troubles. New York City celebrity makeup artist B.J. Gillians told "Cosmopolitan" that for acne scar camouflaging foundation, Estee Lauder Futurist Age-Resisting Makeup is the best bet. It's a full-coverage foundation that also works for pigmentation problems. This foundation is perfect at under $34, especially if you have redness in your skin.
Overturning Foundation
Radiant skin is a beauty must. We don't want dry or rough-looking skin, we want a foundation that will give us a glamorous look. Lorac Natural Performance Foundation has been named a favorite by "Marie Claire." It's olive-leaf extracts activate the skin's process of getting rid of dead skin cells to make room for new ones. When your skin is dead-cell-free, it looks absolutely luminous.
Sensitive Foundation
Some women have sensitive skin, which can easily be irritated by foundations pumped with every ingredient under the sun. "Cosmopolitan" raves about Bare Minerals foundation, giving it the beauty award for best foundation. The foundation has no talc, oil or fragrance. This means even the most sensitive skin won't be alarmed. It also has an SPF of 15 for sun protection. The minerals brighten up the face, leaving your skin glowing. At $25, this is a must have.
