How to choose the right foundation for winter

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How to choose the right foundation for winter

Dehydrated, lackluster skin is no joke in winter. Which is why you need to reconsider what you’re putting on your face immediately after the season changes. This is especially true when it comes to your foundnation. Your skin’s moisture levels are dropping as quick as the temperature, so hydration is crucial for fighting against dryness.

To maintain that baby-soft, glowy complexion, up the hydration with a moisturising foundation for dry skin. Swapping your foundation formula in winter will give you an extra dose of nourishment, right when your skin needs it the most. Even if your skin’s already feeling the effects of the cooler climate, a moisturising foundation for dry skin will banish dehydration and disguise flakiness in record time.

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So, how do you choose the best foundation for your skin in the cooler months? Read on to see our picks of the best moisturising foundations for dry skin in winter.


Maybelline New York FIT me! Liquid Foundation in Dewy + Smooth

This affordable foundation offers a naturally luminous finish, in a formula that hydrates and smoothes the skin’s texture. The Maybelline New York FIT me! Liquid Foundation in Dewy + Smooth gives great coverage and won’t cling to dry patches. The finish is very dewy, which is preferable for most skin types, but it can be toned down on oily skin with a dusting of translucent powder.

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear All In One ABC Cushion Foundation

The Physicians Formula Mineral Wear All In One ABC Cushion Foundation is super hydrating. Its lightweight formula contains a blend of complexion enhancing minerals, soothing plant extracts, smoothing antioxidants and skin nourishing vitamins for moisturising and brightening benefits that will make the even the driest skin look absolutely glowing. The cushion compact and puff applicator is also ultra-convenient for on-the-go touch ups.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation

Want dewy, perfect skin, regardless of the season? The Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation ($65, charlottetilbury.com) contains all the anti-ageing and protective benefits of a luxe moisturiser, while also concealing imperfections. It’s light enough that it feels like a second skin, but has enough coverage to give you #flawless coverage.

Natio Natural Radiance Foundation

This top rated foundation gives you buildable, medium coverage in a skin-loving formula. Natio Natural Radiance Foundation is packed full of antioxidant-rich rosehip, vitamin A, lavender, orange, ylang ylang, hyaluronate and sapphire, to diminish fine lines and give skin a youthful glow. At $20, it’s a total score!

La Mer The Soft Fluid Long-Wear Foundation SPF 20

It’s skin care with coverage. The La Mer The Soft Fluid Long-Wear Foundation ($200, mecca.com.au) is a fusion of colour, healing hydration and La Mer’s iconic Miracle Broth formulation. With the added benefits of SPF 20 and antioxidants, your skin will never be better.

Yves Saint Laurent Perfect Touch Radiant Brush Foundation

The convenience of the brush is unbeatable – especially when you’re running late after refusing to leave the warmth of your sheets in the morning. The Yves Saint Laurent Perfect Touch Radiant Brush Foundation restores the skin’s optimal hydration level and leaves skin with a smooth, radiant finish.  

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Cushion Compact SPF 30

Speaking of convenience, the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Cushion Compact SPF 30 packs skin-boosting ingredients into a handbag friendly, cushion compact. It’s formulated with a moisture-infused anti-pollution barrier and high-level SPF, which is great for maintaining beautifully glowy skin, long-term.

Estee Lauder Double Wear All-Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup SPF 30

As a forever fan of Estée Lauder Double Wear, It’s not easy for me to ditch it in the cooler months. Enter: Estée Lauder Double Wear All-Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup SPF 30. It still gives great coverage with the added boost of moisture, thanks to a blend of hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Your skin will feel plump and smooth, and look luminous all winter long.

M.A.C Mineralize Moisture SPF15 Foundation

For a lit from within complexion, try the M.A.C Mineralize Moisture SPF15 Foundation. This liquid foundation diminishes imperfections with its light reflecting, satin finish. The cream-gel emulsion formula leaves skin with a hydrated, dewy finish – which is #goals in winter.

Do you switch up your foundation formula in winter? Have you tried any of these moisture-rich foundations?

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