hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
one of the most common signs of maturing skin is loss of elasticity, which is why hydration is so key: well-hydrated skin feels more comfortable, looks smoother and healthier, and has a stronger barrier to fight the signs of pollution. enter this studio radiance serum-powered foundation, which comes in 56 shades and delivers a 10 per cent hyaluronic acid solution for both instant and 12-hour hydration.
swiss formula
valmont may be less known than a few other swiss skin care brands, but those who have tried the 40-year-old company’s products can attest to how effective they are. not sure? give its l’elixir des glaciers teint précieux foundation a go: it has a velvety texture and matte finish, but best of all, it visibly lifts the skin as soon as it’s applied.
double duty
makeup that doubles as skin care isn’t new, but that doesn’t mean we’re not excited when we learn about a product that does it particularly well. case in point: make up for ever’s hd skin hydra glow foundation, which pegs itself as an 86 per cent skin-care-based foundation and has over 500 reviews on sephora’s website. the key skin care ingredient is hyaluronic acid, which we know has excellent hydrating properties, while we’re guessing the other 14 per cent of the formula is the makeup part with medium coverage and a luminous, glowy finish.