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Ideally, summer is a time where you’re supposed to look like a sun-kissed beach babe who just rolled off the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. In reality, some of us simply cannot achieve that look, so we need some foundation that’s gonna guarantee to at least help us look like we’re ~au natural~. Check out these 7 sweat-proof, humidity-proof, summer-proof foundations that’ll have you looking ah-mazing.
1. BareMinerals Bare Skin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation
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Not just any product can win the allure Reader’s Choice award. This foundation clearly is worthy of giving it a try between its award-winning status and raved-about reviews. It’ll give you the right amount of coverage that you need, and it’s also super good for your skin as it’s infused with lilac stem cells that defend against environmental stressors to give you a bright, glowy, youthful look.
2. Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer
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Sometimes in the summer, it’s easier to wear a sheer BB cream than to put on a full face of foundation. This BB cream is fully equipt with SPF 20 to give you coverage and protection on a sunny summer day. The secret ingredient in this is the Amazonian clay which soaks up any oil on your face to keep it matte, but still hydrated.
3. Kat Von D Lock-It Foundation
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When you think of Kat Von D, you probably picture a bad-ass rocker chick covered in tattoos, which is why you might be surprised to hear that this foundation is vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free. Not only is it good for both you and the environment, but it also offers kick-ass coverage, all while keeping you completely matte. The best thing about it is that a little goes a long way, so you won’t have to worry about running out of it quickly.
4. Maybelline New York SuperStay Foundation
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Getting a foundation that actually delivers great results doesn’t have to break your bank. This foundation can be found at any local drugstore, and you’ll be glad you picked it up. This foundation offers the perfect amount of coverage while still being lightweight. It’ll surely have people saying ~maybe she’s born with it~ (sorry, I just had to).
5. Urban Decay All-Nighter Liquid Foundation
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If you know anything about long-lasting makeup, then you’re definitely familiar with Urban Decay’s “All-Nighter” line. Since this foundation has an insane amount of coverage, you’ll probably want to use it when you’re going out to the club on a fun, summer night. It’s waterproof, it’s sweatproof, it’s pretty much everything proof.
6. CLINIQUE Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup
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The formula of this foundation was literally created to absorb oil and shine as you go throughout your day. Not only does it absorb oil and shine, but it also completely resists any sweat on your face, which is all you can ask for on a hot summer day. No wonder the reviews on this stuff are amazing.
7. Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Hydrating Foundation
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Wears makeup — gets breakouts — wears more makeup — gets more breakouts — this never-ending cycle is one of the biggest problems of summer! This foundation promises to leave your skin break-out free by not settling into your pores or oxidizing into your skin. It’s also infused with hyaluronic acid that’ll leave your skin hydrated, not oily.
