Editor's Pick Top 5 Best Foundations
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Editor’s Pick Top 5 Best Foundations for 2026

Okay, let’s talk about foundation. I’m personally not a huge fan… I’m more of a “au naturale” kind of gal myself, but there are times when I feel foundation is necessary… Like if I suspect there will be any camera within 20 yards of me!

I’ve reviewed a lot of Foundation over the years so I have a lot of experience for comparison. So you can trust my judgement on this subject. And while I know that what works for me, won’t work for everyone, I try to be as specific as possible about WHY it works for me so that you can easily tell if it will work for you!

Here are my top 5 picks for best foundations…

Olay + Covergirl Simply Ageless Foundation

This easy-to-apply liquid foundation covers discolorations, lines, blemishes and wrinkles plus it helps improve skin tone overtime. It’s slightly on the heavy side, but doesn’t feel overbearing. While it does cover everything well, much like a concealer, be cautioned that you should use makeup sponges or a brush to apply it evenly. It’s ideal if you are in a hurry and don’t have time to apply a moisturizer first because this foundation has Olay moisturizers built right in. Find the right color for your skin tone and you will be hooked. Read more rave reviews on Amazon.

Price: $10 – $16

Amazon.com – $9.97 + Free Shipping on Orders over $25

Bare Minerals Loose Powder Foundation

Version 1.0.0

When I want a completely flawless, picture perfect complexion, I use bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Powder. It’s the one powder that works overtime to cover any and all imperfections. Besides working as a beautiful, soft shadow base, it also performs as a miracle concealer for your face and with SPF 20, protects your skin from the sun. I use shade “Bisque” and it’s perfect for my skin tone. It covers all imperfections, including dark circles, brown and red spots, blemishes, broken capillaries, scars and other skin problems. Choose Summer Bisque for light-to-medium complexions with golden tones.

Price: $15 – $18

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Amazon.com – $14.00 + Free Shipping on Orders over $25

Perricone No Makeup Foundation

Looking for a foundation that is light AND great for your skin? Then look no further than Perricone MD No Makeup Foundation. It’s foundation, but it doesn’t feel like foundation. It’s a moisturizer masquerading as a foundation and yet offering the amazing coverage of a foundation all while making it so that you don’t have to wear foundation at all because it’s making your skin look amazing. *panting* Pheww! I’m getting tired just thinking about this hard working product! No, seriously, this is one amazing little bottle of stuff that is worth every penny. You have to be a fan of Dr Perricone to begin with though… I often hear people complain about the smell of Dr Perricone’s products. Honestly though, I love it. I actually like products that smell natural and not all perfumey and artificial. If you want your foundation to smell like a bouquet of roses, then you won’t like this one…

(Read my full review of Perricone No Makeup Foundation here)

Price: $55.00

Amazon.com – $52.50 + Free Shipping

Clinique Pressed Powder Foundation

Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder is my favorite pressed powder in a compact. Shine-absorbing, oil-free formulation that is perfect for oily skins, acne spots or blemishes. Keeps skin fresh-looking and feeling. Compact size makes it ideal for touch ups throughout the day. I keep mine in my purse at all times. This is the only compact powder I use!

Price: $21.00

Sephora.com – $21.00 + Free Shipping on Orders over $50