If you have been visiting my site for some time, you may know that I am a sucker for foundation. Always have been and no doubt always will be. I love how transformative a foundation can be on the skin and for somebody with pigmentation, it is a game changer.
That is why whenever a new one comes on the market; I have to get my paws on it and give it a try. Because of that, I now have countless foundations in my collection. Which is why today I am going to share with you my favourites. These are my top 8 glowing foundations.
Fenty Hydrating Foundation.
When I think of the hydrating and glowing foundations in my collection, this always springs to mind. I mean, how could it not? When I first tried this, I didn’t really know what to expect, but I didn’t quite think it would be as amazing as it is. For me, I love that this is a glowing, medium coverage base. It makes it ideal for everyday use and it never feels heavy or thick on the skin. A true favourite in every sense of the word and I always love how my skin looks when I use this product.
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Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation.
Surely you didn’t think that I could write this post without mentioning this cult classic. I have adored this foundation for near on 15 years. Following that first video of Mario doing Kim Kardashians makeup, I knew that I had to try this. The rest has been history. If you ever want a good foundation that will always look amazing, this is the foolproof item that you need to buy. Over the years I have probably gone through at least 20 bottles of this Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, which I think just shows how much I truly adore this item.
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Nars Radiant Longwear Foundation.
I have never made any secret that I have a deep love for Nars base products. I’m sure that it is no surprise that I am mentioning it in this post about glowing foundations. I take this foundation and dot it around my face using my finger. Then when that is distributed pretty evenly, I will take my damp beauty blender and work it into the skin. What I am left with is the most natural looking and truly glowing base. Out of these 8 products I don’t want to pick a favourite, but this is pretty close to the top.
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It Cosmetics CC Serum.
Because this product is deemed a CC Serum, for years I gave it the swerve. I like to have pretty heavy coverage to hide my pigmentation damage and I just didn’t think that this could cut it. But then I got a free sample in one of my Sephora orders and I knew that I had to get the full size. My favourite thing about this foundation is without a doubt how comfortable it is on the skin. As the name suggests, this is a very hydrating product that almost feels like a moisturizer on the skin.
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Anastasia Hydrating Foundation.
Beyond the glowing properties of this foundation, I love this because of the shade range. The thing that I really love is that even the medium tones don’t pull too orange. If you have a mid-tone skin like me, you will get a good shade of any foundation, but generally they oxidize by the end of the day. This can cause the foundation to look a completely different shade to what you applied hours earlier and usually it is very warm. The shade that I use in this Anastasia Hydrating foundation always stays true to colour, while looking beautiful and luminous on the skin.
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Dior Backstage Foundation.
Any base product that Dior makes, I have to try out. So, when the Backstage range came out a couple of years ago, I got my hands on all of it. The standout product to me was without a doubt this amazing Dior Backstage Foundation. The thing that I really adore about this foundation beyond the glow, is how fuss free it is. With minimal effort, this product is applied, buffed and set. So low maintenance, yet I always find that it looks perfect. Both in real life and in photographs. This is the foundation that I recommend to most people.
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Pat McGrath Skin Fetish Foundation.
For a long time, I didn’t try this foundation. Yet here it is in my favourite glowing foundations. The thing that put me off was that I didn’t think it would be right for me. I am a medium to full coverage kind of girl. I was seeing this product applied in wonderful, natural methods and it simply deterred me from trying. In the end, I decided that I needed to put that to one side and just try it. In the end, I kicked myself that I didn’t try it sooner. The glow and luminosity that this gives the skin is almost unrivalled.
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Shiseido Skin Refresh Foundation.
This is one of my latest additions to my collection and by a mile it is one of my favourites. When this was first released and I saw it mentioned online, I never thought it would be as good as it actually is. But I was wrong. The look, feel and texture of this foundation makes it simply amazing. I adore using this and I feel like my skin has never been more complimented since I first started to use this. I don’t think this will ever reach cult status. But I think all makeup lovers should get their hands on this and give it a try.
As always, I hope you guys enjoyed reading about my top 8 glowing foundations. I love the look of each of these products on the skin. Most of these have been in my collection for many years and I love how they look and feel. For me, a favourite is only a favourite if I repurchase it multiple times. Something that I have done with each of these items. As always, I will pop a link to these products below. Leave me a comment below and let me know some of your favourite glowing foundations!