Teen Vogue's Guide to the Best Foundations and How to Wear Them

Teen Vogue

by Phillip Picardi


Foundation must be the most complex of all beauty products. There are myriad finishes, formulas, textures, formats, brushes, and ways to apply it. But you know what? There's a pretty fool-proof and (fairly) easy way to get gorgeous, luminous skin.

We chatted with makeup artists who regularly perfect the complexions of the girls backstage, on photo shoots, and on the red carpet (hello Emma Stone, Miley Cyrus, and Lea Michele!) to bring you the ultimate guide to trying, buying, and applying foundation. Click through the slides to learn everything from how to score the perfect pick to which foundation formula actually heals acne scars.

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