Makeup Tips: Most Recommended Foundations for All Skin Types

For many women, finding the perfect foundation is like searching for the Holy Grail. With thousands of different brands of foundations available, how do you know which one to try? To answer that question, I scoured the internet looking for makeup reviews. I read hundreds of reviews written by women of all ages and skin types, and come up with this list of the most recommended foundations.

Estee Lauder Minute Makeup
Minute Makeup is a convenient stick foundation that scored high for its convenience factor. It is great for keeping in your purse, and wonderful for use when traveling by airplane. It has adjustable coverage from sheer to medium. It works well as a concealer, too. It provides a silky, smooth finish.

SK-II Air Touch Foundation
This is actually a new gadget that dispenses foundation similar to an airbrush. Air Touch is a small, hand-held disk which dispenses a fine mist of foundation. It uses ion technology to ensure even coverage on the skin, and it even knows not to spray hair, eyebrows, or clothes. Users of this product love how their skin looks poreless, and has an airbrushed look just like the models in magazines. The downside of this product is the price, which runs around $150. Refills cost $80 for two refills. Woman who have used this product feel it is worth the high price tag to have such flawless looking skin.

Versace Smoothing Skin Foundation
If you don't mind spending $60 on a foundation, you should check out Versace's Smoothing Skin Foundation. It provides a young, glamourous, yet natural look. It is a very thick, whipped cream foundation which results in a glowy matte finish. It has excellent coverage and comes in a beautiful glass bottle.

COVERGIRL Clean Makeup Fragrance Free
For those of you who are looking for a cheaper alternative to Versace, this foundation scored surprisingly high. It is a simple, basic foundation that spreads easily and has good coverage. The glass bottle is a drawback, but the $3.50 - $4.00 price tag makes it hard to pass up.

Trucco Skin Tone Liquid Foundation
If you are looking for a natural looking foundation with sheer coverage, this foundation is the one for you. It is light in texture and long lasting. The pump tube provides a hygienic method of applying makeup. It is a silicone foundation which makes it very easy to blend, but the silicone may be irritating to those with acne or sensitive skin.

La Roche Posay Toleriane Corrective Fluid Foundation
This foundation received the highest ratings from those with sensitive skin. It evens out complexions and conceals imperfections without clogging skin. It is fragrance and preservative free. The foundation only comes in four shades, but most women were able to find a shade that worked well for them.

Merle Norman Luxiva Purely Mineral Makeup
Mineral makeup fans should give Merle Norman's Luxiva Purely Mineral Makeup a try. It was rated higher than other mineral makeup because it didn't settle into fine lines, it was less irritating, and a better value compared to many other mineral makeup brands. It works well on acne prone skin because it is non-clogging, oil-free and fragrance free. The loose powder provides a flawless finish and covers acne scars well.

Merle Norman Luxiva Ultra Powder Foundation
Women who have oily skin will love Merle Norman' s Luxiva Ultra Powder Foundation. This dual-function formula performs both as a foundation and a powder. The oil-absorbing makeup is great for oily skin and ideal for humid climates. It provides a sheer to maximum coverage in matte finish. The compact makes application of this foundation quick and easy.