13 Make-up Artists Share Their Favourite Foundations

Ever wondered what foundations make-up artists use? You’re in luck, as I make it my mission to find out these things. One of my favourite aspects of being a beauty journalist is quizzing qualified and experienced experts across skin, hair, nails, fragrance and make-up—and, more specifically, finding out what’s in their professional (and personal) kits.

You see, when it comes to the best foundations, for example, make-up artists have rigorously tested a lot of them in real-life settings. They know what will look great on camera, off camera, in broad daylight or for an evening occasion. They know which foundations will last—even through stage performances or day-long shoots—and which ones don’t hold up quite so well. They know which foundations are best for oily skin and which foundations are best for dry skin. In other words, the bases they pack and reach for the most have been thoroughly used and approved for all sorts of situations.