It's officially reached that time of year where I'm on the hunt for a long lasting matte foundation to keep my face looking flawless. What We Don't Like: While the label claims full coverage, some say it's more medium and hard to build to full. Shade 4 Extra Fair - For fair skin tones with a warm neutral undertone. Previously named, 0, Extra Fair.

It also began to cling to my dry skin around the nose, and soak into my fine lines. Perhaps it was my powder of choice, or the fact I was wearing the wrong primer, but this ones a bit of a risky move if you don't want your foundation to budge. A good, dependable foundation should be great at covering blemishes, easy to blend, and able to last well past your workday. But the (unfortunate) fact of the matter is, just because a label says long-lasting, doesn't necessarily mean it is. That's where we are here to help. We interviewed several celebrity makeup artists to find the best foundations that truly last. With its buildable coverage, skin-like finish, and wide range of shades, NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation took our top spot.For me personally, summer is all about the dewy lightweight foundations, and as it gets colder I want something a little more longer lasting. The problem with full coverage foundations is the fact they can look and feel cakey, so it can be so hard to find the perfect one. Shade 10 Buttermilk - For medium skin tones with a yellow undertone. Previously named 3, Warm Medium.

Complete with Lasting Perfection Concealer 1-4 shades lighter and darker to highlight and contour the face The product description reads: "A matte finish vegan foundation lasting up to 16 hours. The NEW Lasting Perfection Foundation now has SPF30 for added sun protection. The 6-in-1 formula primes, conceals, covers, smoothes, protects & mattifies. Seamlessly blending onto your skin, this medium to full coverage foundation will leave you with an all-day flawless complexion. Now formulated to perfectly match all shades of Lasting Perfection Concealer, making it easier than ever to shop your base."

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Too Faced Born This Way foundation is free from oil, gluten and parabens. It's also cruelty-free and vegan. (Image: Jess Flaherty/Liverpool ECHO) I tried Lancôme's red carpet bundle and there's one product I didn't expect to love (Image: Jada Jones) The foundation is said to have a 'skincare infused formula' formulated with Glycerine, Matcha and Niacinamide for 'visibly even' and 'radiant' skin. My skin has a tendency to look dull, especially in the morning, so these ingredients sounded really appealing to me. Shade 6 Cashew - For light skin tones with a golden neutral undertone. Previously named 1A Cool Fair Don't get me wrong, there was still texture on my skin (which I was glad about) but any redness, blemishes or evidence or pores completely dissapeared. The product soaked into my skin really well, and didn't smudge or soak into my fine lines.