The 7 Best Dewy Foundations To Try Now For Glowing Skin

A change of climate has a way of making us rethink our beauty kits and particularly our foundation choices. While matte, heavy foundations have a place in the world of full glam, when the sun begins to beat down and our social calendars go into overdrive, what we really yearn for is a lightweight, dewy foundation that makes us look like we've just enjoyed a week-long holiday in the Mediterranean. And despite what you might think, even moments of winter call for a glow-giving base, when the crisp climate and central heating begin sapping moisture from our skin.

The roster of new foundations that err on the lighter, dewy end of the spectrum aren't just comfortable and wearable come this time of year, they also tap into the trend for effortless, off-duty beauty – cue: glass skin and the clean girl aesthetic. Aside from making skin look healthy and plump, dewy foundations often strike the balance between skincare and make-up too, and offer up new-gen formulas that put skin first.

It means this category of foundations is likely to include a range of skin-hugging ingredients, including hyaluronic acid and rosehip seed oil, each catering to an array of skin types and conditions – whether you are dry, combination, or acne-prone. By nature, these foundations are often lighter in texture and coverage but it means you get the benefit of a satin, second-skin finish.

The Best Dewy Foundations At A Glance:

Best overall dewy foundation: Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Beautiful Skin Foundation

Best lightweight dewy foundation: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation

Best full coverage dewy foundation: Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Full Coverage Liquid Foundation

Best dewy foundation for sensitive skin: It Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40

The new kids on the block, everything from Charlotte Tilbury's Charlotte's Beautiful Skin Foundation to the It Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40, are loaded with these skin loving heroes. The result? Breathable, clean-looking, radiant skin that improves over time. Curious to know more? Shop our edit of the best dewy foundations to try now within a range of budgets.

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