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Whether you\u2019re dealing with seasonal dryness or are perpetually flaky, the best foundations for dry skin can provide the coverage you need without exacerbating the look of your roughest patches. They\u2019re especially helpful this time of year: Cold, dry weather (along with the dry air from cranking up the heat) can sap your skin\u2019s moisture, making it even more prone to the cakiness, flakiness, and pilling that come with using the wrong foundation. Not exactly a vibe.<\/p>\n
While standard foundations usually have the coverage department, well, covered<\/em>, they often lack hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, which are key for plump skin and a smooth, flake-free finish to your base products.And, no, we\u2019re not just<\/em> talking about tinted moisturizers. These days, you can absolutely have hydration and buildable coverage all in the same bottle. Whether you\u2019re braving the winter chill or simply pampering your skin, these editor-loved, MUA-approved foundations\u2014backed by dermatologist advice\u2014are here to keep dry skin happy.<\/p>\nOur Top Foundations for Dry Skin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> senior commerce director Shanna Shipin applying the Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation<\/p>\n<\/span>Shanna Shipin<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it’s worth it:<\/strong> Skin care meets makeup in the Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation. This luxe, hydrating formula (shout out to conditioning botanicals like iris, wild pansy, hibiscus, and nasturtium extracts) comes in a wide range of shades, each featuring one of six Dior signature undertones. Pick between neutrals, warms, warm olives, warm peaches, cools, and cool roses to find a fitting match for your skin tone. Regardless of SPF rating, we always recommend a standalone<\/em> sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher\u2014but any additional SPF is always a welcome boost.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cWith dry (often flakey) skin, I’m not a foundation-wearer. Instead, I prefer skin tints, tinted moisturizers, and the like\u2014but if I ever do<\/em> need foundation, Dior’s Forever Skin Glow has been my go-to for years. It’s everything someone with dry skin would want out of a formula: breathable, doesn’t seep into fine lines or accentuate dryness, and leaves you with a subtle dewy finish that’ll trick anyone and everyone into thinking you were born with richly hydrated, plump skin.\u201d \u2014Shanna Shipin, senior commerce director<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> octisalate (4.5%), titanium dioxide (4.23%), iris, wild pansy, hibiscus, nasturtium<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> no<\/li>\nShades:<\/strong> 41<\/li>\nCoverage:<\/strong> medium to full<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Buildable:<\/strong> Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> senior beauty editor Jesa Marie Calaor applying the Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint<\/p>\n<\/span>Jesa Marie Calaor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it’s worth it:<\/strong> No matter how much or little Make Up For Ever\u2019s Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint you apply, you\u2019re always guaranteed a dewy, radiant base that stays put. As its pigment neutralizes the appearance of blemishes and uneven skin tone, a blend of polyglutamic and hyaluronic acids hydrates skin; meanwhile, grapefruit extract brightens and exfoliates with its natural abundance of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs). A light, sheer veil of this good stuff is just enough to take down redness and blur uneven spots, but feel free to build it up to a proper medium-coverage base\u2014trust us, you\u2019ll still have a natural, second-skin finish.<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/p>\nCalaor before applying the Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint<\/p>\n
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\u201cBetween my use of tretinoin and the increasingly chilly weather, my skin hurts. It’s dry and flaky, and I’ve been avoiding makeup so as to not irritate it. This base product from Make Up For Ever is admittedly a skin tint, but builds into medium coverage. It deserves a spot in this story because of how good it feels. It’s featherweight, does not highlight any of my dry patches, and doesn’t crack or fade throughout the day. The finish is slightly dewy, and wears perfectly on top of my many skin-care layers.” \u2014Jesa Marie Calaor, senior beauty editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> polyglutamic acid, hyaluronic acid, grapefruit extract<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> no<\/li>\nShades:<\/strong> 18<\/li>\nCoverage:<\/strong> sheer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest for Mature Skin:<\/strong> Sweed Glass Skin Foundation<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> social director Kassidy Silva applying the Sweed Glass Skin Foundation<\/p>\n<\/span>Kassidy Silva<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it’s worth it:<\/strong> Thought glass skin could only be achieved with really good skin care? Turns out, you can fake it \u2018til you make it with Sweed\u2019s Glass Skin Foundation. Equal parts hydrating skin care and lightweight makeup, this buildable-finish formula has a silky, radiance-boosting effect that instantly dials up your natural glow. Meanwhile, a combination of hydrators and moisture-sealing ingredients like antioxidant vitamin E, seawater, and seaweed extract ensures your skin stays smooth, soft, and plump all the while. Sweed\u2019s weightless foundation is also developed to sit over fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin without settling into them or creasing, making glass skin all the more achievable for all ages.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cDuring the winter, my foundation can get very patchy due to my dry skin. The Sweed Glass Skin Foundation keeps my glow without any rough spots coming out during the day. It’s incredibly light and I only need a quarter sized amount on the back of my hand for a full face.\u201d \u2014Kassidy Silva, social media director<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nKey ingredients:<\/strong> vitamin E, seaweed extract, sucrose, seawater<\/li>\nFragrance-free:<\/strong> no<\/li>\nShades:<\/strong> 15<\/li>\nCoverage:<\/strong> light to medium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Dewy Finish:<\/strong> Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation<\/h2>\n\n
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\n<\/p>\nAllure<\/em> commerce editor Sarah Han applying the Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation<\/p>\n<\/span>Sarah Han<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy it’s worth it:<\/strong> Glowing, luminous skin in a bottle? Sounds pretty far-fetched, but it was somehow achieved in the form of Patrick Ta\u2019s Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation, an Allure<\/em> editor-favorite. It\u2019s infused with a glow-boosting trio of squalane, kombucha, and hyaluronic acid to leave your skin with a lit-from-within luminosity\u2014greasy sheens not included. We also appreciate the relatively wide range of 30 flexible shades, which makes finding a perfect match easier than wading through the sea of beige that other brands tend to provide.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cI\u2019m all about dewy bases. Usually I reach for a hydrating concealer or skin tint, but when I want a tad more coverage, Patrick Ta is my go-to. You can build it up to light-medium coverage\u2014just enough that any discoloration is masked\/blurred\u2014but it still very much looks like skin (key!). Depending on the time of year (and how pale I am), 6 Neutral and 10 Neutral are perfect shade matches. Just like you’d find in some of my favorite skin-care products, you’ll find hyaluronic acid (three types) and squalane in this Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation\u2014which gives me a radiant, airbrushed-like finish that’s just chef’s kiss. What more could I want from a base? Spoiler: Not much!\u201d \u2014Sarah Han, commerce editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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