Best Makeup Foundation with Sunscreen

Spring is almost over, and Summer is soon to be in full swing. And you know what that means! Weekends at the beach. Afternoons spent at the lake with friends. And while we want to look our best, its important to take care of your skin regardless! Our first instinct is to grab a bottle of sunscreen and slather it on, head to toe. However, most sunscreens aren't meant to be used on your faces sensitive skin. It is possible to use a foundation with sunscreen in it, but with so many to choose from, how do you know which ones are the right ones for you?

Here is a guide to get you started!

1. TheBalm BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer Spf 18

While not technically a foundation, this is a moisturizer that has enough color in it to provide your skin with a light cover while protecting you from the sun. Its incredible formula keeps your skin silky and looking perfect.

Whats great about BalmShelter, is that it offers a Broad Spectrum Protection, in other words, it protects your skin not only from UVA, but also UVB rays. It is only available in an SPF 18, and comes in Light, Light/Medium, and Medium. Apply as needed, it is oil free and won't clog pores!

Available in 2.25 oz Price: $28

2. Dior DiorSkin Forever Extreme Wear Flawless Makeup SPF 25: Liquid Foundation

The DiorSkin line is for the Fashionista! Extreme makeup for Extreme beauty. Dior prides itself on being innovative and producing the ultimate in luxury. This foundation achieves both! This foundation truly is flawless, stays perfectly smooth and works well in any environment! The Extreme Wear Flawless Makeup has something no other foundation has: "an exclusive nano-stretch network inspired by the nano-textile technology to insure makeup will fit like a second skin and a unique hydra-gel moisture-stabilizing system" Perfect for the beach, it is also non-transferable and waterproof!

This foundation is available in SPF 25. And comes in a wide variety of shades from Ivory to Dark Beige.

Available in 1 oz size Price: $42

3. Dior DiorSkin Sculpt Line-Smoothing Lifting Makeup SPF 20: Liquid Foundation

Dior does it again with its unique formula, creating a "new generation" of foundation powders that work together to minimize fine lines, all the while protecting you from the suns damaging rays with a hefty SPF of 20.

Available in 1 oz size Price: $53

4. Lancome Photogenic Skin Illuminating Makeup SPF 15: Liquid Foundation

This is one of my personal favorites! And it truly does what it claims to do. An Oil Free formula, it adjusts to the light to create a picture perfect effect on your skin. Lancome uses a Photo-Flex complex that uses light to balance skin tone. And with the blue pigment base, it is sure to brighten your complexion! With an SPF of 15, your skin will be protected, and look fabulous in the brightest sun!

Available in a wide variety of shades, from Bisque to Buff, there is a shade for everyone! Price: $35

5. Shiseido The Makeup Dual Balancing Foundation SPF 17: Liquid Foundation

Even if you can't pronounce the brand, you should give Shiseido a second look! This foundation glides on effortlessly to provide crease free, oil free and long lasting coverage while protecting your delicate skin from the harsh rays of the sun. All the while, adjusting itself to your skins changing needs. Shiseido promises to adjust moisture in dry areas, and mattify the shine where needed. The exclusive formula combines Hyaluronic Acid and Hydro-Wrap Vitalizing DE Complex to fight dry skin. Also producing luminosity and concealing pores with its Prismatic Nano-Powder. An SPF 17 only adds to the appeal.

Available in 1 oz size Price: $36

6. Clinique Dewy Smooth Anti-Aging Makeup SPF 15: Liquid Makeup

Clinique is one of the most well known brands for makeup on the market. They are a tried and true formula a lot of women rely on. This particular foundation is ultra moisturizing and makes even the driest skin look fabulous! It plumps and evens skin tone, those tiny lines, HISTORY! We all know being unprotected in the sun can make those lines more visible. With an SPF of 15, any future lines will have to wait!

Price: $22.50 Available in a variety of shades

7. Sugar Cosmetics Sugar Tint With SPF 20: Liquid Foundation

This is another tinted moisturizer, that is oil free. It is just right for all skin types, very gentle and made with Vitamin E and Jojoba. Leaving your skin looking natural and radiant. Your makeup will look fresh all day long, and with an SPF of 20, your skin will thank you!

Available in 1.3 oz size Price: $28

Discontinue if signs of rash or irritation occur

8. Korres Ginger and Vitamins Foundation SPF 10

In a time when its trendy to be green, why not let your face be? Korres is an all natural homeopathic company. The Ginger and Vitamins Foundation is water-based and packed with ginger extract to naturally tone and moisturize. The Vitamins C and E protect the skin from external damage from the sun. SPF 10 gives your skin that extra bit of protection. Other active ingredients include Silica to soften the skin and Lecithin, which regenerates and promotes healthy cell turnover. The benefits of this product not only cover your skin with flawless color, they do double duty for the environment!

Protecting your skin from the sun is important. And with so many products to choose from, there is no excuse to not use one! If you aren't a full coverage makeup girl, use a tinted moisturizer with sunscreen. So get out there, enjoy the great summer weather, all while fighting skin cancer and the signs of aging! You will look gorgeous doing it!

All products can be found at Sephora!