Quench your complexion with these moisturizing makeup bases.
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LA MER
This rich foundation is derived from the same recipe as La Mer's iconic skin cream, plus a blend of algae and marine peptides to soften lines and plump skin instantly and over time.
La Mer The Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20, $110, nordstrom.com.
Rubbing water on your face may not sound like much of a moisturizing strategy, but when the water in this aluminizing foundation (a full 32% of the formula) teams up with its hyaluronic acid it can infuse that water deep into the layers of your skin, plumping them up and leaving you more hydrated than you started.
Becca Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation, $44, sephora.com.
All skin types begin to lose moisture with age, which can make matte skin appear older. This creamy, full-coverage foundation makes up for that with its dewy, lustrous finish.
Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Cream Foundation, $125, nordstrom.com.
Packed with moisturizing ingredients like coconut oil, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins C and E, this sleek foundation stick is an easy solution to neutralize redness on the go.
Wander Beauty Flash Focus Hydrating Foundation Stick, $40, sephora.com.
Hyaluronic acid, like the kind found in this foundation, can hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water, which makes it a perfect moisturizer for those whose skin doesn't take kindly to oil
Fatty acid rich organ oil helps improve skin's natural moisture barrier, so wearing this foundation can actually make your dry skin feel better in the long term.
Josie Maran Argan Oil Foundation Fluid, $45, sephora.com.
To prevent linesand dark spots, YSL's serum foundation contains SPF 20. To reverse the ones youalready have, it contains collagen-boosting molecules and color pigments for a youthful,rosy glow.
Yves Saint Laurent Youth Liberator Serum Foundation, $70, neimanmarcus.com.
Like a tall glass of water for your skin, this foundation blurs out imperfections with a subtle blur-ifying glow and moisturizes with vitamin E and hyaluronic acid.
Laura Geller Quench-N-Tint Hydrating Foundation, $33, ulta.com.
With a whopping 40 shade lineup, every skin tone can combat dryness, redness, and inflammation with the help of this sheer, water-based formula full of antioxidants.
Cover FX Natural Finish Oil Free Foundation, $40, sephora.com.
This moisture-rich formula provides buildable coverage for those days when your skin just needs a dash of tint and those themes you could use a little extra boost.
Fiona Stiles Luminous Finish Foundation Concentrate, $7.50, ulta.com.
On days that don't warrant touch ups, L'Oréal Paris's tube of creamy radiance provides a seriously long-lasting glow (up to 24 hours) that won't break down—or break the bank.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow foundation, $13, ulta.com.
Lauren Hubbard is a freelance writer and Town & Country contributor who covers beauty, shopping, entertainment, travel, home decor, wine, and cocktails.