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20 Best Foundations
With so many foundations on the market, it is easy to feel daunted. Thankfully 4Beauty's panel of real women testers has been on a search for the best foundation. Read their make-up reviews of their favourite products below.
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Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Make-Up
Boots, £30 
Layla, 28, said: "The foundation makes the skin look like it's in soft focus."
Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Make-Up
House of Fraser, £25.50
Helen, 45, said: "This foundation stayed in place so well, that when I came to reapply in the evening, I found I didn't need to."
Korres Color Wild Rose Foundation
Asos, £20
Lauren, 34, said: "It gave me just the right amount of cover without feeling like I had lots of foundation on."
Marks and Spencer Perfection Time Defying Foundation
Marks and Spencer, £12
Helen, 45, said: "I found this to be as good as any of the more well-known brands."
Revlon PhotoReady Make-Up
Boots, £12.99
Becky, 25, said: "It gives a light yet even coverage and made my skin look and feel smooth and glowing."
L'Oreal Matte Morphose Foundation
Superdrug, £10.29
Claire, 32, said: "The product felt very lightweight on the skin, drying evenly with a good coverage. It didn't budge all night!"
Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Make-Up
Boots, £20.43 
Layla, 28, said: "This provides good coverage and reduces redness for spot-prone skin."
Illamasqua Rich Liquid Foundation
Debenhams, £10.50
Lauren, 24, said: "It was easy to put on and blend in, which can often be an issue with foundation for dark/black skin."
Natio Fluid Make-Up
Debenhams, £15.32
Gemma, 32, said: "This provided a lovely light coverage so I didn't feel like I had foundation on."
Laura Mercier Moisturising Foundation
SpaceNK, £33
Sue, 43, said: "This is lovely stuff, it goes on beautifully and you can load it up for those days when you need a bit more help."
Urban Decay Urban Defence Tinted Moisturiser
Debenhams, £14.45
Sarah, 29, said: "I love this. It has just the right amount of tint for everyday use."
BareMinerals Original Foundation
Debenhams, £18.70
Catherine, 27, said: "This product is free from preservatives, oils, fragrance and talc, so didn't dry out or irritate my skin."
Max Factor Second Skin Foundation
Superdrug, £12.99
Charlotte, 34, said: "Second Skin has enough coverage to hide blemishes, but not so much to stop you feeling reasonably fresh-faced. "
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Foundation
House of Fraser, £27.50
Lydia, 30, said: "This foundation feels like velvet when it's applied and blends easily with fingertips."
Ellis Faas Skin Veil
Liberty, £35
Vicky, 21, said: "This foundation goes on really nicely and gives good, even coverage without too much effort."
Olay Total Effects Touch of Foundation
Boots, £12.99
Keeley, 27, said: "It softened my skin and made it look brighter and even in tone. My face didn't look caked in foundation."
Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Effect Foundation
Superdrug, £9.49
Sarah, 29, said: "It evens out my skin tone, improves my skin's luminance and moisturises at the same time."
Elizabeth Arden Bare Perfection Foundation
House of Fraser, £23 
Liz, 40, said: "This foundation has good coverage and lasted well but I found it slightly sticky and I had to use a lot."
Une Soft Minerals Powder Foundation
Boots, £14.49
Kate, 26, said: "I love the look and action of this powder compact, but the powder itself is pretty run-of-the-mill."
Collection 2000 Naturally Radiant Foundation
Boots, £4.19
Annie, 21, said: "I was quite impressed with this foundation as it's a good alternative if you're watching the pennies."
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