22 of the Best Foundations for Dry Skin
Formulas that won't flake, just in time for winter.
Quench your complexion with these moisturizing makeup bases.
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.
AMORE PACIFIC
Bamboo sap in this cushion compact works as a natural humectant to draw moisture into the skin and lock it in.
Amore Pacific Color Control Cushion Compact Broad Spectrum SPF 50, $60, nordstrom.com.
NARS
Living up to its name, this sheer, silky foundation brightens the complexion for a fresh-faced glow.
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation, $47, sephora.com.
BECCA
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.
CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ
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.
WANDER BEAUTY
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.
CHANTECAILLE
Instead of moisturizing oils, this gel foundation uses charged water and aloe to quench dry skin.
Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation, $78, nordstrom.com.
COVERGIRL
Skin-loving vitamins B3, B5, and E band together to coddle your dry complexion into a subtle glow without cakey heavy coverage.
CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Elixir, $12, ulta.com.
HOURGLASS
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
Hourglass Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 15, $56, nordstrom.com.
LANCÔME
This cushion compact houses a hydrating formula that's easy to blend and build, all while packing a serious sun-protecting punch.
Lancôme Teint Idole UltraCushion Foundation, $47, sephora.com.
JOSIE MARAN
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.
YVES SAINT LAURENT
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.
KOH GEN DO
Squalane, jojoba oil, and shea butter make this surprisingly lightweight foundation perfect choice to zap those winter flakes.
Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation, $66, nordstrom.com.
LAURA GELLER
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.
JAPONESQUE
Three reasons we love this formula: it's lightweight yet long lasting, appears glow-y not greasy, and sinks into skin without every getting cake-y.
Japonesque Luminous Foundation, $36, ulta.com.
RIMMEL
For light coverage types who want just a dash of smoothing tint, this satiny, hydrating foundation leaves skin dewy and baby soft.
Rimmel London InstaFlawless Perfecting Radiant Skin Tint, $7, ulta.com.
COVER FX
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.
FIONA STILES
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.
CLINIQUE
Broad spectrum SPF 15 and sodium hyaluronate help ward off UV rays and hydrate parched areas for an undetectable no-makeup makeup finish.
Clinique Super Balanced Silk Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15, $26, sephora.com.
L'ORÉAL PARIS
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.
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