Who doesn’t love glowy, dewy makeup year-round? If you’re on the hunt for a new base, I’m rounding up the best dewy foundations must-haves formulated to leave your skin looking healthy, plump, and radiant. From sheer to medium buildable coverage, this curated list offers a range of dewy foundation must-tries that may become staples in your everyday routine.
Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 with Glycerin

This super silky skin tint foundation has SPF 20- which is great news for the upcoming summer season. It’s a sweat and humidity resistant formula, as well. Ingredients like Botanical Oil help nourish the skin. Glucosamine and Trametes Versicolor Extract work to visibly improve the skin’s texture and tone through use. My favourite part about this dewy makeup foundation is that it protects the skin against harmful UVA and UVB damage. One thing to note is that the overall coverage for this foundation is on the lighter side, so if you’re looking for a radiant-finish foundation that offers sheerer coverage, this will be your go-to!
Saie Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid

As a cross between a skin tint and a dewy foundation, this product from Saie offers medium, buildable coverage. It also gives the skin a luminous, second-skin-like finish. The skin tint foundation’s highlighted ingredient- Hyaluronic Acid- ensures skin stays moisturized and hydrated. The inclusion of Rice Bran Peptides helps reduce the look of fine lines, pores, and dark spots for a more even tone. Plus, it’s made of 85% skincare ingredients and 15% weightless pigment. This makes it the perfect everyday go-to for a glowy, lit-from-within look.
Armani Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation

As a tried and true personal favourite for dewy makeup, the Armani Luminous Silk Foundation is known for its medium-buildable coverage that simultaneously offers a luminous finish once applied. The second skin-like appearance of this foundation makes it the ultimate base for your makeup routine. As an added bonus, it’s great for oily skin girlies because it’s oil-free! The best part? It’s lightweight, hydrating, and formulated with Micro–fil™ technology. Micro–fil™ allows you to seamlessly layer other products on top for a flawless look.
Dior Forever Skin Glow Hydrating Foundation

This hydrating, dewy foundation features medium coverage and leaves the skin looking ultra-radiant. All thanks to key ingredients such as; Iris Extract, Hibiscus Extract, and Wild Pansy Extract. As a result, these ingredients work together to ensure the skin looks and feels its best, no matter the occasion. This is also a great pick for summer. The formula is heat and humidity-resistant, offering long-lasting wear that is nourishing and luminous.
Nars Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation

This skincare-infused dewy foundation is perfect for those looking for a radiant, natural finish. One that not only blurs imperfections but also smooths the skin. My go-to for a breathable base, the Nars Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation is powered by 70 percent skincare ingredients. It’s a must-try for those with sensitive skin since it features ingredients such as Biomimetic Oat. This helps reduce the look of redness. As well, this product features a Light Reflecting Complex that allows for enhanced radiance.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation

Skincare meets dewy makeup in this hybrid foundation from MAC Cosmetics, featuring a serum-powered formula that your skin will love. Offering a wide range of shades, this foundation gives the skin a soft, radiant finish, making it plump and smooth. Say hello to long-lasting luminosity, as the ingredient list is free of parabens, phthalates, and triclosan.
MAKEUP BY MARIO SurrealSkin™ Liquid Foundation

This customizable formula allows you to build the intensity for your perfect glowy base. Offering a luminous finish and a breathable ingredient list with restoring moisturizing benefits, this SurrealSkin Liquid Foundation is a must for those looking for a long-wearing, dewy foundation. As the ideal layering foundation, this product features MoistureGrip™ technology, which helps to hydrate the skin without looking greasy. It can also be used alongside powders or creams- which won’t compromise the quality or coverage due to the product’s non-comedogenic formula.


