7 Next-Gen Serum Foundations You Need To Know About

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7 Next-Gen Serum Foundations You Need To Know About

Pick your fighter: letting your skin breathe or a flawless complexion. Just joking. It’s 2023, and as we’ve seen with face tan waters, it’s now possible for us to have our cake (healthy, nourished skin) and eat it too (seamless coverage). How? By prioritising the use of skin care-makeup hybrids in your routine. Namely: serum foundations.

As the love child of a hydrating serum and a blemish-diffusing tint, serum foundations will hydrate, protect and repair, all while evening out our complexion and concealing breakouts.

What are serum foundations?

Not dissimilar to a regular full coverage foundation, serum foundations are used as a base product to conceal redness, pigmentation and blemishes. The only difference? They are infused with skin care heavy-hitters such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides to heal our skin long-term as they deliver immediate coverage.

What are the best serum foundations?

Yves Saint Laurent Youth Liberator Serum Foundation

We say: Formulated to boost the radiance of lacklustre skin, Yves Saint Laurent’s anti-wrinkle serum foundation has been enriched with vitamin E to protect the skin from photo-induced ageing and deliver 24-hours of uninterrupted hydration.

You say: “If you are looking for a medium coverage foundation, with semi dewy finish, with extra skincare benefit, this is the one for you. I think this is the best in the category and I have tried many.” – Labisdream

Want to know more? Read Yves Saint Laurent Youth Liberator Serum Foundation reviews here…

$98 at Amuse Beauty

Max Factor Ageless Elixir Miracle 2 in 1 Foundation and Serum

We say: For a blemish-blurring foundation with a side of anti-ageing, Max Factor’s 4.5 star-rated formulation has been carefully infused with wrinkle-fighting ingredients like niacinamide, glycerin and vitamin E. 

You say: “I have quite bad acne scars. After eight years of looking I came across this product. Easy to use fast to apply and you I only have to apply one layer instead of three sometimes. It’s changed my life.” – Faithx201

Want to know more? Read Max Factor Ageless Elixir Miracle 2 in 1 Foundation and Serum reviews here…

$11 at Cosmetic Online

COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Wrinkle Defying Foundation

We say: COVERGIRL has infused their creamy foundation formula with Olay’s fine line-banishing Regenerist Serum. The true meaning of multi-use, the pigmented formulation works to protect, nourish and airbrush your skin all at once. And with over 50 4-star reviews, we think this is a well-suited match.

You say: “This foundation on the other hand is very different. I have had excellent results with this specific coverage and am very happy to say I have not broken out in any spots or have had any allergic reactions to it.” – TheKatsMeows 

Want to know more? Read COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Wrinkle Defying Foundation reviews here…

$24.30 at Amazon

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF20

We say: If dark spots or pigmentation are the bane of your existence, treat your skin to the natural coverage of Clinique’s Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation. From salicylic acid to vitamin C to Clinique’s own dark spot-fighting molecule UP302, this really is more than just another pretty-looking bottle.

You say: “The serum foundation makes my skin look plump, hydrated and dewy. It creates a more even looking complexion. I love the satin finish as it is not too shiny or too matte, it is just the perfect glowy in between” – Beautybabe140194 

Want to know more? Read Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF20  reviews here…

$66 at Clinique

Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF 25

We say: Blending skin tone-correcting pigments with supercharged ingredients (including those used in Chinese medicine), it may be expensive, however, Bobbi Brown’s serum foundation is one of the best in the game.

You say: “Perfect for everyday dewy complexions. This didn’t cause me to breakout and stayed on pretty well. Looks fresh all day and doesn’t crease into lines or indented acne scars.” Ageha sans

Want to know more? Read Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF 25 reviews here…

$103 at Adore Beauty

Rimmel London Lasting Finish 25 HR Foundation

We say: Rated 4 out of 5 stars by over 150 of our members, this transfer-proof and skin-friendly formula provides instant hydration and a full coverage finish that lasts up to 25 hours (yes that’s right, it lasts an entire day and then some). 

You say: “This foundation is hands down my favourite drugstore foundation! I will never stop recommending this amazing bottle of goodness. It’s packaging, it’s longevity, its dewy finish, its coverage and of course it’s price! Everyone needs this in their foundation collection.” – Shanhads 

Want to know more? Read Rimmel London Lasting Finish 25 HR Foundation reviews here…

$12.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Estee Lauder Perfectionist Youth Infusing Makeup SPF 25

We say: Infused with the brand’s youth-enhancing, powerful Perfectionist [CP +R] Serum, you’ll enjoy a glowing, satin finish, plus an additional SPF 25 to prevent sun damage.

You say: “Love the look this moisture binding foundation fluid provides.Glides over skin effortlessly and it seems to sort of adapt to your skin tone without masking it. Just looks like skin.” – Gemini Jen 

Want to know more? Read Estee Lauder Perfectionist Youth Infusing Makeup SPF 25 reviews here…

$75 at Myer

Have you ever tried a serum foundation? What did you think?

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  1. I got a sample pot of the Clinique foundation. I've only used it a couple of times but the colour might be a bit pale for me. I've heard good things about the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation

  2. I saw a few YouTubers test the Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation, and based on their reviews, I don't think that it is suitable for my dry and older skin.

  3. I like the Rimmel which works so well on my skin. I've tried the Clinique and think it's a little too drying for me. I'll give it another few goes before I give up. I'd love to try the Bobbi Brown.