6 Foundations Infused With Hyaluronic Acid for a Flawless, Hydrated Complexion

Hyaluronic acid is a hydrating ingredient that we love for its abilities to make your complexion look more plump and youthful. Lately, more and more brands have been incorporating hyaluronic acid into makeup to create face products with skincare benefits. Here, we rounded up our favorite hyaluronic acid-infused illuminating foundations that will even out your complexion while also nourishing your skin.

The Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is a humectant that prevents the loss of moisture in the skin and has the ability to retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water. When applied topically, hyaluronic acid can also improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by making the skin look more plump. All skin types can benefit from hyaluronic acid, including sensitive. 

Our Favorite Foundations That Contain Hyaluronic Acid

YSL Beauty NU Bare Look Tint

This gorgeously glowy skin tint is a mainstay in our editors’ makeup bags when we’re going for a no-makeup makeup look. The formula gives any skin type a boost of luminosity, without appearing greasy or slick on oily complexions. As a bonus, it contains glycerin and mallow to hydrate skin for up to 24 hours.

L'Oréal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum

Refresh your complexion with this dewy, lightweight tinted serum. One percent hyaluronic acid draws moisture into the skin while luminous mineral pigments offer a soft veil of coverage. 

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

Not only does the formula hydrate the skin with hyaluronic acid, it also contains vitamins E and B5 to defend against free radicals and help strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier. It provides buildable, medium coverage and a radiant finish. 

Giorgio Armani Beauty Neo Nude Foundation

For those who love a lightweight, sheer-coverage foundation, you can’t go wrong with this one. Even though the coverage is minimal, it still evens out your skin tone and it offers a natural, healthy-looking glow. The formula is infused with emollient oils and glycerin alongside hyaluronic acid to moisturize your skin.

Maybelline New York Dream Radiant Liquid Hydrating Foundation

Available in 20 shades ranging from fair to deep, this medium-coverage foundation offers up to 12 hours of wear while hydrating your skin. It’s great for dry and mature skin types, as the formula is also infused with collagen to add an extra dose of moisture.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation

This semi-matte, medium-coverage foundation not only moisturizes with hyaluronic acid, it also contains vitamin C to help fight free radicals and brighten your complexion. It provides a subtle blurring effect to soften the look of pores and fine lines. 

Photo: Chaunte Vaughn

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