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Cheat your way to a flawless and no-filter complexion with foundation to cover up your imperfections. Become red carpet ready with our list of top foundation picks for those with acne-prone skin.
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup SPF 10
RM 175.00
Best long-lasting foundation
Estee Lauder’s Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup is well-loved and a cult favourite in the beauty community, and for good reasons! It promises high coverage, long lasting finish with no touch-up required. With thousands of praises and reviews online, you can’t go wrong with this holy grail foundation!
Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It-Foundation
RM 175.00
Best vegan foundation with full coverage
When it comes to coverage, Kat Von D’s Lock-It-Foundation is serious business. Designed to cover imperfections and even tattoos, this foundation will deliver a flawless complexion that lasts up to 24 hours! The Lock-It-Foundation is sweat-proof, transfer resistant and doesn’t crease or cake. The best part? It’s vegan and cruelty-free!
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer SPF19/PA++
RM 219.00
Best to cover scars
Just like the name suggests, Clinique’s Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer is an oil-free foundation and concealer in one which gives you a beyond perfected look that feels lightweight. Despite the long-lasting formula and high coverage, it is very forgiving to flaky skin and dry patches while controlling oil, making it suitable for all skin types.
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Revlon ColorStay Makeup for Combination/Oily Skin
RM 75.90
Best matte foundation for humid weather
Revlon ColorStay foundation is a classic favourite in the beauty community. The Revlon ColorStay gained its popularity from their claims of good longevity, high coverage, and affordability, and they sure did deliver those claims! Specially formulated for oily or combination skinned folks to keep shine at bay, even in our hot and humid weather!
L’oreal True Match Liquid Foundation
RM 58.90
Best non-comedogenic foundation for everyday use
Marketed as a blendable liquid foundation that blends into your skin seamlessly to give you a natural finish, L’oreal’s True Match Liquid Foundation is an affordable foundation for everyday wear. It uses Precise-Match technology to help match your skin tone and texture to the foundation so that you can find your own True Match. It is also non-comedogenic, free from oils and pore-clogging filters.
ZA True White Two Way Foundation
RM 48.90
Best powder foundation for those on a budget
ZA True White Two Way Foundation is a powder foundation that you can use with both dry or damp sponge for application. It’s finely milled and silky to the touch, giving you a natural and non-cakey finish. With the affordable price tag and oil controlling properties, this is a great pick for people on the go without burning a hole in your pocket!
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NYX Professional Makeup Total Control Drop Foundation
RM 69.00
Best cruelty-free foundation with light coverage
Here’s a great pick for a flawless and airbrushed look without breaking the bank! The Total Control Drop Foundation comes with a dropper for you to customize your coverage by just adjusting the number of drops. More drops? More coverage! This easy-to-blend liquid foundation feels lightweight, soft and velvety to the skin.
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Cushion Foundation
RM 188.00
Best cushion foundation with SPF
Lancome took the cushion compact craze from Korea for a spin and created the Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Cushion Foundation. Instead of the usual dewy and light coverage that cushion compacts give, Lancome’s cushion foundation gives a semi-matte and ultra high coverage finish that’s long wearing and non-comedogenic. Not only that, it has a broad SPF of 50 with PA+++ to protect you from sun damage.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid
RM 160.00
Best to cover redness
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid is a matte, long-wearing and high coverage foundation that feels light and comfortable on the skin. Not only does it minimize the appearance of imperfections and pores, it has a wide selection of shades, so you’re sure to find a shade that best suits your skin tone!
Guerlain Lingerie De Peau - Natural Perfection SPF 20
RM 288.00
Best for bumpy skin
Formulated with Bio-fusion Micro-mesh that uses silk and linen fibres to layer the foundation seamlessly on your skin, this foundation will smoothen and perfect any complexion. Guerlain Lingerie De Peau is a cult status foundation that gives you a smooth, matte yet natural skin-like finish. For those with money to spare, this foundation is definitely worth the splurge.
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