MUFE HD foundation -- for noobs, that's Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation -- is the holy grail for many makeup aficionados. Developed to be natural-looking on high-definition film, this medium-coverage foundation is praised for its skin-like finish and is available in a mind-blowing 40 shades, so you're practically guaranteed to find a color match. MUFE HD Foundation is also infused with a bit of hyaluronic acid to plump fine lines and make skin look surreally smooth.
Infallible Foundation is one of the best long-wearing foundations you'll find at the drugstore, with three iterations to suit every complexion: Pro-Glow, Pro-Matte, and Total Cover. Although we don't buy into L'Oreal's claim that it looks great on skin for a full 24 hours, it will definitely leave your skin looking flawless through a full workday and wine-soaked happy hour. Infallible Foundation Pro-Matte is formulated with blotting microspheres to sop up oil, while Infallible Foundation Total Cover is infused with Alliagel, a proprietary technology that blurs blemishes and pores.
This Stila foundation slays if you need a medium-to-full coverage foundation to last the long haul. It's long-wearing, water-resistant, oil-free, matte and buildable, so it's perfect if you have more than a few blemishes to conceal. The recently relaunched Stila foundation also comes with a matching full-coverage concealer built into the cap, so you'll never have to worry about finding a color-coordinated cover-up.
Tom Ford Traceless Foundation is a luxury foundation with a luxury price tag: $85 for a single ounce. If your bank account can take the hit, you'll enjoy Traceless Foundation's buildable coverage, dewy finish, and skin-care benefits, courtesy of a blend of anti-aging nutrients, aka the "Tom Ford Infusing Complex." Available in eight shades, Tom Ford Traceless Foundation is best for women whose skin tone is neither very pale nor very deep.
YSL Touche Eclat Foundation launched in 2012, but it was a long, long time coming. YSL's Touche Eclat Foundation gives the same touched-by-an-angel glow as YSL's namesake concealer, a bestseller for over 25 years. It's also infused with Ruscus extract and antioxidant vitamin E to make skin glow from within. Use the medium-coverage foundation if you suffer from a tired, ho-hum complexion.
