Once considered a simple tool for covering up unwanted blemishes, the humble foundation has since been infused with all kinds of skin loving goodness.

From collagen boosting formulas to post-procedure healers, the following foundation fix is anything but basic!

  1. Ultraceuticals CC Powder Pure Mineral Foundation, $69. Brimming with skin saving vitamins, this triple milled anti-ageing mineral powder is perfect for brightening sensitive complexions.  
  2. Lycogel Breathable Camouflage, $108. This buildable matte foundation works hard to deliver oxygen, moisture and nutrients to the skin, making it a great post-treatment skin saviour.
  3. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation, $65. Capable of reducing the appearance of acne and age spots, this collagen boosting, pore tightening product really is like magic in a bottle. 
  4. Skeyndor Hydrafluid Foundation SPF 18, $55. Part of Skeyndor’s Anti-Ageing collection, this product utilises lifting peptides, de-puffing agents and botanicals to give the complexion a boost of youth.
  5. Colorescience Even Up Tinted Makeup Base SPF 50, $158.40. Think colour correction at its finest – this innovative brightening product is clinically proven to improve the appearance of discoloured skin.
  6. asap pure skin perfecting mineral foundation, $65. Time for a complexion boost? This lightweight formula improves skin health, provides pollution protection and stimulates skin cell production.  
  7. Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation, $66. Described as a ‘breathable second skin’, the Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation supports skin healing following aesthetic procedures. Contains Vitamin E and the extracts of grape seed and Salix alba.
  8. Ella Baché Great Sunguard Foundation SPF 40, $48. Be beach ready with this antibacterial opaque foundation with advanced sun protection and anti-oxidising properties. Bonus points for the eye-catching packaging! 
  9. Nude by Nature Flawless Liquid Foundation, $39.95. Bamboo powder, baobab fruit and lilly pilly unite to soften and enrich the skin while providing flawless coverage. Oil and fragrance free.
  10. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Teint Hydrating Water-Cream Foundation, $39.95. Harnessing the power of hyaluronic acid, this medium coverage formula visibly unifiesthe skin while providing up to 12 hours of moisture.   
  11. Youngblood Loose Mineral Foundation, $79.95. It’s a foundation, concealer and powder all in one! This fan favourite mineral foundation looks after sensitive skin while providing UVA/UVB protection.
  12. Paula’s Choice RESIST Anti-Ageing Serum Foundation, $58. Diffuse imperfections and soften the signs of time with this lightweight matte foundation. Infused with replenishing ceramides. 
  13. O Cosmedics 1SKIN Natural Fusion Foundation, $59. Using desert date oil and organic fruit extract, this high performing natural product supports skin firmness and elasticity while boosting hydration. 
  14. Inglot HD Perfect Coverup Foundation, $49. Providing long lasting coverage that adjusts to suit its wearer’s skin tone, and powerful HD pigments for a flawless finish, this is a winning selfie foundation. 
  15. Revlon Youth FX Foundation, $39.95. This uber hydrating formula blurs fine lines and wrinkles with micro-fillers and optical diffusers, while limiting the appearance of age spots and hyperpigmentation.