Foundations With This Derm-Approved Ingredient Unlock the Dewiest-Looking Skin

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With more and more beauty brands incorporating skincare ingredients into their foundation formulas, you might be questioning if this is just a trend or if you should actually invest in a good makeup-skincare hybrid. It definitely depends on the ingredient, but there are a few out there that are worth adding to your arsenal. One ingredient I can confidently say you should invest in if you come across it in any formula is hyaluronic acid.

Derms and editors love it because it has a lot to offer. Any time you're struggling with dry or dull skin, this is the ingredient you'd want to incorporate. The best part is there are plenty of foundations out there on the market that have it nestled into the formula for this reason. It helps lock in moisture in the deeper layers of the skin and gives it an overall glow. If you'd like to know more about what derms say about this and a few of their favorite formulas, read on below. 

Is hyaluronic acid good in foundation?

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I'm sure by now you have at least some idea of what hyaluronic acid can do for your skin. If you're not as familiar, I'll give you the CliffsNotes version. Basically, hyaluronic acid is a huge hydration booster in the skin. Board-certified dermatologist Marisa Garshick breaks it down for us. "Hyaluronic acid can be a helpful ingredient in a foundation, as it is a humectant, which works to draw moisture in," she says. "By helping to hydrate the skin, it not only helps to improve the overall health of the skin, but it can also offer a plump, dewy glow and help facilitate application of the makeup."

Honestly, I'm always looking for a way to make my makeup extra dewy and glowy, so yeah, a foundation with hyaluronic acid is definitely a solid buy. I've also noticed recently that a lot of foundations can settle into fine lines if you're not careful—another thing hyaluronic acid can help out with. For a few derm-recommended picks, keep reading below.

1. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation

2. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint

3. Wander Beauty Wanderlust Powder Foundation

4. It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation

5. L'Oréal True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum Foundation

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6. Maybelline Dream Radiant Liquid Hydrating Foundation

7. YSL Beauty Nu Bare Look Tint Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation

8. Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation

9. Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation

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10. Catrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation

11. Covergirl + Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

This article was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Shawna Hudson
Associate Beauty Editor

Shawna Hudson has worked in editorial for over six years, with experience covering entertainment, fashion, culture, celebrities, and her favorite topic of all, beauty. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in journalism and has written for other publications such as Bustle, The Zoe Report, Byrdie, Elite Daily, Mane Addicts, and more. She is currently an associate beauty editor at Who What Wear and hopes to continue feeding her (completely out-of-control) beauty obsession as long as she can. Stay up to date on her latest finds on Instagram @shawnasimonee.