Finding a foundation that's perfect for your skin is like finding the missing piece of a puzzle. It can require a lot of hard work and testing until you find your ideal fit, but once you've found it, you won't want to let it go.
Dry skin can be flaky and uncomfortable, so you'll want to find a formula that keeps skin hydrated, whether you prefer a full-coverage foundation or light CC cream. You'll also want a foundation that doesn't go cakey, settle into fine lines or make your skin look dull.
Luckily for you, there are lots on the market that tick all of the boxes. We've rounded up a selection of the best out there, so all that's left to do is grab yourself a great primer, and you're ready to go.
SHOP: The best foundation for dry skin:
SHOP: Best foundation for dry skin
1 of 9L'Oreal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation
Infused with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and aloe vera extract, L'Oreal's True Match foundation is a godsend for parched skin. Supremely blendable and lightweight but with light to medium coverage, it's available in 40 shades. Plus, with SPF 17, it's a brilliant all-rounder and comes in at a purse-friendly price point.
£11.43
2 of 9Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation
This medium-coverage foundation gives the wearer a soft-focus effect and makes your skin feel gloriously soft. It's good for skin health as it contains vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid for intense hydration**.**
3 of 9Clinique Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Foundation
If you have noticeable pores, Clinique's Even Better Refresh Hydrating & Repairing Makeup is super-hydrating and provides full coverage, but with a natural finish. It has hyaluronic acid to plump the skin and salicylic acid to retexturise skin. It's also allergy tested, so it's great for sensitive skin, and won't clog your pores.
4 of 9TARTE Face Tape™ Foundation
Tarte's Face Tape foundation nourishes, smoothes and blurs skin, to leave a base that's truly enviable. 100% vegan and with ingredients like snow mushroom and apple fruit extract, it helps to hydrate and brighten skin, while providing full coverage. If you love tarte's Shape Tape concealer, we think you'll be a fan.
5 of 9Collection Hydra Serum Foundation
Looking for light coverage? This super affordable new release from Collection is a dream for the dry-skinned among you. Breathable, easy to blend and super glowy, your skin will feel really comfortable and hydrated. It's a vegan formula, containing hyaluronic acid, glycerine, vitamin E and B5. It's non-greasy, lightweight and ideal for everyday wear. What's not to love?
6 of 9Fenty Beauty PRO FILT'R Hydrating Foundation
This long-wear foundation from the musician-turned-beauty mogul, Rihanna, is hydrating, and really lightweight, despite being medium to full coverage. It comes in 50 shades and is suited to normal/dry skin types due to the inclusion of grape seed oil and sodium hyaluronate. It's sweat and humidity-resistant, and won't clog your pores or go cakey. Dreamy.
7 of 9Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation
Charlotte Tilbury's award-winning foundation made waves in the industry - and for good reason. The semi-matte formula is long-lasting and buildable so it's perfect for a night out. It took five years to make and has concentrated mushroom extract, vitamin C and hyaluronic filling spheres to make your skin plump and radiant.
8 of 9Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Normal/Dry Skin
This oil-free foundation formula gives a nice, natural finish and is buildable for day-to-night wear. It's humidity and sweat-resistant, contains hyaluronic acid for skin hydration and is SPF 20.
9 of 9Max Factor Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Liquid Foundation
If you don't want to pile on products in the morning, this three-in-one formula goes to work to make life easier. The primer, concealer and foundation in one is lightweight with a matte finish and covers imperfections well. It's SPF 20 and oil-free.