Try: Too Faced Born This Way Foundation, $39

Bad skin days happen. When they do, you'll want this pretty frosted bottle by your side. Offering medium-to-full coverage, this oil-free foundation manages to cover even glaring breakouts (trust me) without tipping your hand. While it's a little more viscous than the other foundations on this list, nobody will be able to tell you're wearing it. Plus, its skin-enhancing ingredients (hydrating coconut water, brightening alpine rose and moisturizing hyaluronic acid) will make you happy to put it on.

Try: Lancôme Nude Miracle Liquid-to-Powder Makeup, $42

If liquids on your face have a nails-on-chalkboard effect on you (yes, it's a thing), this cream-to-powder formula might be more palatable. It applies smoothly, feels weightless and wards off shine all day long -- sans chalky finish. It's truly a miracle.

Try: Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Fluid Foundation, $43

Nothing strikes terror in the heart of a foundation-hater like the thought of suffocating HD makeup. But never fear: Despite being designed to stand up to HD cameras, this isn't your local anchor's lacquer. The ultra-thin liquid gives skin a better-than-airbrushing finish -- without feeling oppressive. You'll never have to shrink away from the flash of an iPhone again.

Try: Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation No. 2, $55

Meet the ultimate no-makeup-makeup base. This foundation is so light and nourishing, it's the perfect starter foundation for BB cream- and tinted moisturizer-lovers. It offers light coverage that'll leave you looking radiant and fresh-faced, while dosing your skin with vitamin C and SPF.