Rufus R. Noble If you have dry hair heavy makeup products such as foundation and concealer can cause uneven, cakey patches on your skin. This is why it’s important to be careful before you leave the house. Primers can be especially important because they can add a layer of hydration between your skin and makeup. For this year’s Healthy Beauty Awards we looked at a lot of foundations, concealers and primers and made sure to include people with dry skin.
The same skin care tips and tricks for dry skin apply here. Makeup products that contain humectants such as glycerin or hyaluronic acids, or emollients such as butters, oils and ceramides are better. Dermatologists also advise against formulas that contain too much alcohol. This can cause skin to become dry. It was interesting to see that there wasn’t always a clear line between what dermatologists recommended and the results our testers liked. Everyone is unique, so it was hard to know what everyone loved. Each product has some added hydration and glide. Here are our top picks for makeup for dry skin.
Best Hydrating Foundation for Dry Skin: Laura mercier Flawless Radiance Perfecting Foundation
This Laura Mercier foundation was chosen by our testers as one of the few foundations that make dry skin look more dewy than cakey. It contains hyaluronic and glycerin which are two derm-recommended moisturizers. As an added bonus, it also has light-reflecting particles that give it a stunning highlighter effect. There are 30 colors available, so you have plenty of options to find the perfect match.
Bonus points, Per the Experts If you have dry skin, this product may contain glycerin or hyaluronic acids.
Just so you know This product also includes silica which our derms suggest that you avoid.
One Tester Said “I loved it!” To get the extra glow I need, I normally use a BB cream and an illuminating primer. But this product is so radiant that I can skip it. It works as a combination of a light foundation and BB cream. The foundation made my dry skin look hydrated and dewy. It also didn’t make it oily or shiny. The color was a little too orange-y in the container, but it blended well into my skin. It’s beautiful!
Best Concealer for Dry Skin – Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer
It can be difficult to conceal delicate skin under your eyes without creasing or crinkling. However, our testers were extremely happy with the coverage provided by Fenty Beauty concealer. Fenty Beauty is Fenty Beauty, thanks to Rihanna. It comes in 50 shades and can be used seamlessly over under-eye circles. Below, a tester raved about how the product made her look like she was wearing eye cream.
One Tester said: “I really love this Fenty Beauty concealer. It is creamy and liquidy. Although it takes some time to apply the cream to your skin because it is thick, it absorbs quickly and evenly. It doesn’t stick to my eyes or fall on my skin. It feels like an eye cream for dry skin. My under-eyes feel smoother and more hydrated. It held its shape all day, and I am happy with it!
Marc Jacobs Beauty Accomplice Stick Concealer for Dry Skin – Best Stick Concealer
The soft, smooth finish of this Marc Jacobs concealer stick proved to be a big hit with our testers. It blurred dark circles and blemishes without appearing chalky. This concealer stick is free of parabens and sulfates. It also contains glycerin, a well-known hydrator, to make it glide on skin. This product also comes with a twist-up stick so that you can treat specific areas of your face while on the move.
Bonus points, Per the Experts This product has glycerin. Our derms recommended that you check for it.
One Tester said: “I really enjoyed this!” It makes me look brighter without making my skin dry or matted. The stick comes with the product, although you can apply it directly to your skin. I found that I had to apply it using my finger. Although I don’t normally use concealer under my eyes, I do use it to cover dark spots or pimples. This concealer is great for me!
