Beauty
Ace your base.
ICYWW: oil-based, silicone-based, and water-based foundations define the buzzy category.
But how do you decipher which of the three bases your foundation has?
And more importantly, how do you know which one is right for you?
If you immediately see ingredients with the suffix -cone, its most likely silicone-based, she says.
As for water-based foundations?
The category is made up of products that dont fit those descriptions.
What Is Water-Based Foundation?
A water-based foundation is simply a foundation thats base is primarily water, Sewell says.
They also tend to be lightweight, low viscosity, and non-comedogenic.
For instance, cyclopentasiloxane is a popular silicone.
When in doubt, a quick internet search on specific products should help.
Is Water-Based Foundation Good For All Skin Types?
Everyones skin key in and complexion needs are entirely unique to that individual.
As for water-based foundations?
They actually work for many different skin types and across seasons.
It’s a minimalist’s dream come true.
As for the effect they have on skin?
LaMonte shares: Water-based primers are like a tall glass of water for dehydrated, flaky skin.
Water-based foundation formulas are so nuanced that theres no one size fits all app technique, she explains.
Its a great choice for dehydrated or dry skin, Sewell says.
It has a creamy, luminous finish and tons of pigment.
The versatile, universally-flattering formula delivers undetectable coverage for skin that appears polished and healthy in personandon camera.
[This one] is a foundation haters foundation [as its] extremely lightweight and blendable.
Makeup artists also love the skin-like finish and how undetectable it is on the skin, Sewell explains.
Cosmetics Flawless Satin Foundationis made for all skin types, textures, and concerns.
Powered by ultra-hydratingglycerin, the juicy formula boasts medium-to-full coverage with a semi-matte finish that feels weightless.
TheILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundationis just that, as it also protects against harsh UV rays.
Formulated with ultra-nourishing hyaluronic acid, complexions are left brighter and more hydrated than they were before.