Cooler air, central heating and shorter days can leave skin looking dull, dry or uneven, so November is the perfect time to switch up your base. The right foundation makes all the difference, from a sheer skin tint to a luminous, long-wear glow. Here are four foundation favourites that bring hydration, comfort and a flawless finish to your routine this November.
1. MAC Studio Radiance Skin Tint Foundation
The barely-there pick for anyone who wants a fresh, natural-looking glow without the feeling of wearing makeup.
- Formula: A lightweight skin tint infused with daikon radish seed and açaí extracts, delivering instant hydration while helping to blur the look of blemishes and unevenness.
- Finish: Sheer, buildable coverage with a comfortable, barely-there finish that leaves skin looking fresh, smooth and naturally radiant.
- Good to know: It promises up to 24 hours of undetectable second-skin wear and glides on quickly with fingertips or a brush. It comes in a wide range of 20 shades.
2. YSL Skin Affair Cushion Foundation
The on-the-go pick for a seamless, skin-like glow that is easy to apply and even easier to top up through the day.
- Formula: A serum-based formula (72% serum) that melts into skin for long-lasting hydration and a lightweight feel.
- Finish: A sheer-to-medium, buildable coverage with a seamless glow and a plumped, skin-like look.
- Good to know: It comes with an angled sponge applicator to reach the contoured areas of the face, and the compact format makes touch-ups quick. It is available in 30 shades.
3. Dr.Jart+ Korean Premium Beauty Balm SPF 50 40ml
The multi-tasking pick for a “your skin but better” look, a Korean BB cream that combines skincare, coverage and everyday sun protection in one step.
- Formula: Made with glow-boosting niacinamide and moisture-rich glycerin, with broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection against UVA and UVB rays.
- Finish: Natural, buildable coverage that goes on evenly for a seamless, skin-like result, while helping to strengthen the skin barrier and boost hydration.
- Good to know: Just a pea-sized amount is blended over face and neck, and it is available in six shades, from Fair to Deep Tan-Deep.
4. YSL All Hours Glow Foundation
The luminous pick for a naturally lit, long-lasting finish, the brand’s iconic foundation reimagined with a radiant glow.
- Formula: A lightweight serum texture infused with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and macadamia oil for comfortable moisture and brightening benefits.
- Finish: A soft-focus, healthy-looking glow with buildable coverage that balances the look of tone, texture and impurities without any heaviness.
- Good to know: It can be applied with fingers, a brush or a sponge, blended gently from the centre of the face outwards, and it comes in a very wide shade range.
Whether you want a sheer skin tint, a quick cushion touch-up, everyday SPF coverage or a luminous long-wear glow, these four picks make it easy to find a base you will love this November.