I would argue that summer is the hardest time of the year to find the best foundation. Finding a sweatproof, water-resistant, yet glowing formula with the right amount of coverage can seem almost impossible. My list of requirements for complexion products is particularly long, but in a nutshell, I want a product that looks like skin, but better. Throughout a summer of holidays, weddings abroad, and evenings spent lounging in the garden, I need a foundation that suits every occasion. After much testing and deliberation, there's only one that gets my seal of approval for a summer of heatwaves - Dior's Backstage Face and Body Foundation, £41.
As a beauty writer, I don't tend to be monogamous with foundation, but I always find myself coming back to this one, especially in the warmer months. Offering longevity through high humidity and contact with water, and after years of trying many different formulas, it works wonders. When I need a foundation that can withstand a hot, humid climate, look perfect in photos, but still manages to look naturally radiant, this is the foundation I will always choose. It's also one you can get your hands on at duty-free, FYI.
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For me, full-coverage foundations no longer hit the spot. Instead, I look for a buildable formula that can be worked into the skin to add more coverage in specific areas. Not only do I love the glowing finish of Face and Body, but this foundation applies effortlessly on the skin, whether you use a brush, blender or your fingers. The super-light, liquid texture feels weightless while boosting hydration. The formula combines squalane and hyaluronic acid, saving my make-up from looking dehydrated throughout a hot day. The thing I love most is that the water-based formula glides onto the skin, but it sets in place, giving me the security of a velvet finish that will stay intact until I decide to cleanse.
I wear shade 2N out of the impressive 40-shade range, and with a range of undertones available, it's unlikely for you not to find your perfect your-skin-but-better match. I'd recommend this foundation for brides, wedding guests and those looking for that perfect summer base to see them through every heatwave - I promise you won't regret it.
Georgia Scott is a beauty commerce writer for Grazia. She has been obsessed with beauty products for as long as she can remember, and spends her days hunting for the latest trending products to get her hands on to review.