Our Favourite High Street Foundations for a Flawless Complexion

You don't have to spend a fortune on foundation to achieve a flawless complexion

With nine super-blendable shades, this sheer formula will work on a variety of skin tones, leaving skin with a naturally luminous, flawless finish.
True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum, £14.99 L’Oreal Paris

Infused with squalane and hyaluronic acid, this glow booster creates a skin-enhancing, soft-focus effect for effortless radiance. Wear alone or under your foundation.
Halo Glow Liquid Filter, £14 e.l.f.

Great for oily or combination skin, this longer formula is oil-free and breathable for a flawless matte finish. Available in 24 colours it also has an SPF15.
ColorStay Foundation, £12.99 Revlon

This buildable foundation is suitable for all skin types and provides lightweight, medium coverage whilst hydrating, brightening and evening out skin tone.
The Healthy Foundation, £11.67 Physicians Formula

This comfy liquid formula comes in 45 flattering tones that won’t transfer. Every creamy shade glides on smoothly, delivering matte coverage and colour that stays true for up to 24 hours.
Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Full Coverage Foundation, £15 NYX

This 3-in-1 liquid combines a primer, concealer and foundation for up to 30 hours of wear. The lightweight and breathable vegan formula conceals redness, covers imperfections and is shine-proof too.
Facefinity All Day Flawless Vegan Foundation, £13.99 Max Factor

The new all-in-one protective foundation from Maybelline offers medium to full coverage with a lightweight, barely-there feel and an SPF50 too. Suitable for sensitive skin, it comes in 20 different shades.
Dream Urban Cover, £10.99 Maybelline

Available in 36 shades and with up to 24-hour super-staying power, and an SPF30, this expertly formulated foundation with medium coverage is lightweight and breathable yet covers imperfections perfectly.
Stay Perfect Foundation, £14.95 No7 at Boots
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