Foundation alternatives are all the rage right now and here are our top picks

It's no secret that a good, even base can make or break your makeup look. The days of dry, cakey, and full-coverage makeup are in the rearview, so it's time to bid adieu to traditional foundations and try a little something new. After all, all I'd want people to say is, 'Oh my god, your skin looks amazing!', as opposed to a compliment pertaining to my makeup skills. And while finding the perfect formula is half the battle, once you have it, making it go Houdini and ensuring it vanishes into your complexion is just as crucial. Now, if you've been looking to swap out your traditional heavy and even cakey foundations for something more lightweight, the beauty world has you covered.

Makeup skincare hybrids are all the rage right now, and tinted moisturisers are pioneers in this field! Everyone needs at least one vial of this godsend that packs in the nourishment of a moisturiser and delivers coverage of a foundation. These hydrate your face while giving it a sheer, even-toned appearance. Then there is the tinted sunscreen that has all the benefits of a classic sunscreen and camouflages pigmentation to give you an even skin tone. Skin tints, with their breathable and lightweight formula are proving to be a very popular makeup trend of late. And if you're still not satisfied, maybe a tinted primer is the multitasking hero you need; it blurs pores and lends a sheer, glowy coverage at the same time! After all, a hint of skincare-infused coverage never hurt anybody… 

Below are some of our favourite foundation alternatives to achieve that ever-elusive, second-skin finish.

MAC Strobe Dewy Skin Tint, ₹3,300

 

Clinique Superdefense City Block Tinted Sunscreen, ₹3,450

Pixi by Petra Flawless Beauty Primer, ₹2,400

Forest Essentials Som Rasa Skin Tint, ₹3,250

 

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer, ₹3,900

Too Faced Born This Way Concealer, ₹2,550

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, ₹4,600

 

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer, ₹3,510

 

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tint, ₹4,990

Estee Lauder Futurist Soft Touch Brightening Concealer, ₹3,800

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, ₹4,500

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