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- A good long-lasting foundation can stay in place for hours even through hot and sweaty days.
- Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation is our top pick because it delivers great coverage and has serious staying power for up to 15 hours.
With summer creeping up on us, it's time to look into a good long-lasting foundation.
It's great for weddings (whether you're the bride or the guest), or simply when you're too busy or feeling too lazy to reapply. As many long-wear foundations usually provide full coverage, they're also pretty useful when you want extra coverage for blemishes or dark spots.
Long-lasting foundation formulas have historically been heavy and chalky, often sinking into pores and fine lines. However, there's new technology and innovation to solve those issues and all the ones we've tried here are lightweight but still provide full coverage that lasts without looking or feeling heavy or unnatural.
But finding the right formula can seem like an impossible task. So to save you time, money and disappointment, we've researched hundreds of expert and consumer reviews, and tested the top-rated long-wearing foundations to come up with the best.
Here are the best long lasting foundations you can buy:
- Best long lasting-foundation overall: Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation
- Best long-lasting drugstore foundation: Physicians Formula The Health Foundation
- Best long lasting-foundation for dry skin: Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Wear Hydrating Foundation
- Best long lasting-foundation for sensitive skin: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full-Coverage Foundation SPF 15
- Best long lasting-foundation for acne-prone skin: Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15
Updated 7/12/19 by Jada Wong: Updated copy, formatting, prices, and links.
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