A flawless and radiant complexion is coveted around the world but only a handful is blessed with it naturally. To achieve a glowing and beautiful complexion, most people use makeup foundations, concealers and skin correctors to hide the blemishes and make the skin look spotless. Even if the skin is already blemish-free, the foundation provides a good base for makeup and helps it makeup last longer.
Buying Makeup Foundation
A good foundation is one of the basics for a flawless and seamless makeup base. It is always best to choose a foundation according to your skin type and tone to avoid looking caked up. What works for others may not work for you, so always make sure to try the product on a clean face or the inner wrist to match your skin tone. Some foundations work best when used with makeup base products of the same manufacturer. They may not work well with primers, concealers and powders etc. by other brands, so it is important to use them with their compatible products. It is also important to remember that regardless of your skin type, an oil-based foundation won’t be appropriate for the hot summer season, and water-based foundations might be too drying for some skin types in chilly winters. So it is always wise to invest in a foundation that suits the skin and is also season-appropriate.
Original Makeup Foundations in Pakistan
Pakistani makeup vloggers on YouTube and Instagram have made international makeup brands immensely popular in Pakistan. It is mostly through them that the Pakistani masses have come to know more about makeup application and the difference between original and fake makeup products. Pakistani people know better now and won’t buy fake branded cosmetics. They are always on a lookout for places that sell authentic goods online or in stores.
Though the number is increasing, there aren’t many authentic makeup sellers in Pakistan. A few good known stores are vegas.pk, Bonanza Satrangi store, aodour.pk, The Body Shop and Alfatah that sell high-quality original foundations and other makeup products by several well-known brands. Here are 5 best makeup foundations that you can easily buy from these shops without worrying about their authenticity and originality.
1. Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation
This drugstore foundation has to be the industry favourite and the go-to product for most YouTube makeup vloggers. The foundation has a wide shade range of options with over 40 shades that cover all types of skin tones that exist. It is a liquid formula that comes in a sleek square glass bottle and the foundation is smooth and silken to touch. The application is easy and bendable and the foundation finishes to a matte and shine-free base. Experts swear by its ability to cover pores and controlling the production of oil, preventing lines and shiny patches on the skin. This gives off a very natural yet blemish-free coverage that stays on all day long. The best thing about the foundation is that is super affordable despite the great quality.
2. Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation
Known to be the favourite foundation of famous celebrities for red carpet appearances, the Luminous Silk Foundation by Giorgio Armani will make your skin look smooth as silk. It has a velvety smooth texture that is super blendable and will stay on your skin throughout the day. The foundation creates a seamless base that covers all blemishes without making the skin feel sticky or caked on. The result is a natural-looking full coverage base with a glowy and well-hydrated finish. Though it is amongst the best foundations money can buy, it is way costlier than most brands.
3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation
People with signs of ageing on their face and neck can benefit greatly from this foundation by Charlotte Tilbury. It comes in a thick liquid consistency and offers a full coverage to all sorts of skin blemishes and imperfections. Airbrush Flawless Longwear foundation is designed to give you an airbrushed photoshopped look in real life as it blurs out imperfections like the airbrush tool in photo editing software or filters. Those with enlarged pores can also use this foundation as it can cover every pore without clogging them or settling into fine lines and wrinkles. It comes as a surprise that despite the thick coverage, the texture of the foundation feels light on the skin and doesn’t feel like you are wearing anything on your face. It is blendable, super pigmented and also has a wide range of shades to offer.
4. Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation
Those fond of lightweight foundations with light to medium coverage will love Dior Face & Body foundation. This is considered the best foundation for western bridal makeup on white wedding dresses. If you are planning on wearing a tiara on your big day, even better as this goes perfectly well with blingy hair ornaments. Dior Face & Body Foundation gives light coverage and a dewy finish without the shine. It lets your freckles shine through and doesn’t feel like you have a foundation on. It feels more like a lightweight BB cream or a tinted moisturizer. Meghan Markle has said to have worn this foundation on her wedding day. The beautiful and natural finish of the foundation earned her millions of compliments from across the globe. Dior has designed this bottle beautifully as it is compact and comes with a secure squeeze top that makes travelling with the foundation easy and mess-free.
5. NARS Sheer Glow Foundation
Another lightweight and high-quality formula, NARS Sheer Glow Foundation is loved for its dewy and natural finish. It is for all skin types and has over 40 shades that cover all skin tones. The transfer-resistant formula blends smoothly and easily even with your fingertips and stays on the face for a long time. The economical price makes Sheer Glow an approachable skin brightening solution. It finishes off to a beautifully dewy and glowing base that looks natural and light. This isn’t a heavy coverage foundation and you might have to use a concealer or skin corrector underneath it for serious blemishes. Its light to medium coverage formula takes care of hiding minor blemishes and is considered one of the best foundations for dry to normal skin types.
