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Lay the perfect groundwork for your makeup
As its name implies, foundation is the starting point for makeup. It’s the base for your entire look, and finding the right one can be easier said than done. Depending on your skin type, you might gravitate towards products that don’t contain oil, moisturise, or even provide protection from harmful ultraviolet rays. To help you narrow things down, here’s a list of Tatler-recommended products that will give you a flawless look without putting a dent in your skincare journey.
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Oily Skin
Above Make Up For Ever HD Skin (Photo; Make Up For Ever)
Make Up For Ever HD Skin (Photo; Make Up For Ever)
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Natural oils are essential to keeping our skin moisturised, but having an oily skin type means your face consistently produces excess oils that leave your skin persistently shiny and greasy.
Tatler recommends Make Up For Ever’s HD Skin if you have oily skin. Its subtle texture lets you feel like you’re not even wearing foundation while also allowing you to layer it with more products without looking cakey. Its waterproof, sweatproof and non-comedogenic properties ensure that it won’t cause breakouts.
Dry Skin
Above Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint (Photo: Ilia)
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint (Photo: Ilia)
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Due to external factors like weather or humidity, dry skin may feel rough, flaky or itchy. Constant moisturising is crucial to this skin type, so we recommend Ilia’s Super Serum Skin Tint for its hydrating effects and UV protection. With a dewy finish, natural ingredients, and SPF 40 and 30 shades, this is the perfect product for the hot summers—or any time of the year in the Philippines.
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Normal Skin
Above Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation (Photo: Giorgio Armani)
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation (Photo: Giorgio Armani)
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For skin that isn’t dry or too oily—having no imperfections and boasting a soft texture—you’ll want a foundation that’s a jack of all trades. Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation is just that. It’s oil-free, so you won’t have to worry about breakouts and it doesn’t emphasise dryness.
Combination Skin
Above Nars Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation (Photo: Nars)
Nars Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation (Photo: Nars)
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It can be challenging to treat when your skin is dry and oily. Generally, your forehead, nose and chin would be oily while dryness fills your cheeks and jaw. Finding the right product is about striking the right balance for this skin type, so Tatler recommends Nars Cosmetics’ Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation.
Resplendent on all skin types, this foundation moisturises you, makes you glow, and lasts for 16 hours, giving you a natural look as you go about your day.
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