Collection 2000 foundation

Best for: Dry dull skin
\r\nThe claims: The creamy texture, dewy finish and hydrating formula has been created to refresh and lift your complexion, especially after one too many late nights!
\r\nWhy we love it: ‘Even when applied to dry skin this foundation didn\'t stick in pores or creases. It\'s really creamy yet not too thick and the oil-free formula is great for those prone to the odd breakout. The price is fantastic and the small bottle means you can keep it on you for immediate touch-ups.\'
\r\nThe shades: It comes in six shades from Vanilla to Golden.
\r\nThe details: £3.99, Superdrug and Tesco. Nationwide.

No7 Lift & Luminate Foundation SPF 15

Best for: Mature skin
\r\nThe claims: This foundation is part of No7\'s award-winning anti-ageing range and will give you more that just coverage. Herbal ingredients, vitamins and natural fruit extracts help to cover and conceal age spots, as well as prevent further pigmentation damage thanks to the SPF 15 protection.
\r\nWhy we love it: ‘This foundation is very creamy, non-drying and hydrating like a daily moisturiser. It leaves skin glowing with its brightening complex. The firming and lifting properties are perfect for those worried about ageing skin.\'
The shades: Six shades from Alabaster to Almond.
\r\n\r\nThe details: £15.50, Boots nationwide and boots.com

Clinique Anti-blemish Solutions Liquid Make-up

Best for: Problem skin
\r\nThe claims: This foundation has been designed for those with problem skin and those prone to blemishes. It will help skin feel more comfortable with ingredients to stop further aggravation and balance the sebum production in the skin which can lead to oily, congested pores. This foundation will give you moderate coverage, help neutralise redness and conceal open pores.
\r\n\r\nWhy we love it: ‘As with all the Clinique foundations this has skin care benefits too. The texture is lightweight yet still conceals and you aren\'t left with a heavy blanket of make-up over blemishes or pores.\'
\r\n\r\nThe shades: Eight shades from Very Fair to Deep.
The details: £20, at Clinique counters nationwide.

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Rimmel London Match Perfection Foundation SPF 15

Best for: Those with an uneven skin tone.
\r\n\r\n\r\nThe claims: This foundation has been designed to adapt to your complexion with its new Smart-Tone Technology which mimics the skins own amino-acids to get the perfect tone for you. Plus the foundation contains blue sapphire pigments which help to achieve a fresher colour.
\r\n\r\n\r\nWhy we love it: ‘We love that this foundation does all the hard work. A small amount goes a long way and skin is left looking fresh and dewy. It lasts really well and smells lovely and floral too\'.
\r\n\r\nThe shades: Five shades from Very Light to Natural Beige.\r\n\r\n\r\n
The details: £8.99 nationwide.

bareMinerals Mineral Foundation SPF 15

Best for: Sensitive skin and those prone to redness
\r\n\r\n\r\nThe claims: This foundation is 100% crushed mineral rock with no fillers or extra powders so it won\'t dry your skin out like other mineral brands. They say it\'s so gentle you can sleep in it!
\r\n\r\n\r\nWhy we love it: ‘We love that you can build up the desired coverage with mineral make-up. It\'s easy to apply and it covers open pores and redness incredibly well. Plus the new packaging means there is less mess.\'
\r\n\r\n\r\nThe shades: Over 15 shades from Very Light to Deepest Deep and Golden Dark.
\r\n\r\n\r\nThe details: £22, 0870 850 6655; bareescentuals.co.uk or debenhams.co.uk.

Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Sculpting Powder and Skin Perfecting Concealer

Best for: Those that want light coverage with a matte effect.
\r\n\r\nThe claims: Not everyone wants to apply a full face of foundation which is where these new products come into play. The new lightweight concealer will hide even the toughest blemishes and the powder will mattify, blush and highlight all in one.\r\n\r\n\r\n
Why we love it: ‘This set is perfect for covering specific areas and for travelling. The small palette contains everything you will need to hide a shiny T-zone as well as highlight contours and cover pesky blemishes.\'\r\n\r\n
The shades: The powder comes in four shades and the concealer comes in three.\r\n\r\n
The details: Sculpting Powder, £36; Hydrating Concealer, £19, counters and department stores nationwide.

E.l.f All Over Cover Stick

Best for: Black and Asian skin tones.
\r\n\r\n\r\nThe claims: Packed full of naturally active ingredients this handy foundation stick has been designed for specific coverage. Redness, spots or uneven skin tones will be corrected with this creamy stick which is perfect for those that don\'t want to add foundation all over the face.\r\n\r\n\r\n
Why we love it: ‘Apart from the fantastic price we love this handy stick for travel, long flights, your handbag and nights out. Use your finger and apply where you need to disguise imperfections.\'\r\n\r\n\r\n
The shades: The new shades are Toffee and Spice.
The details: £1.50, eyeslipsface.co.uk

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Origins Youthtopia Foundation

Best for: Hiding and preventing the signs of ageing.
\r\n\r\n\r\nThe claims: This foundation helps to cover imperfections and also helps to firm, lift and restore radiance into the skin. It contains rhodiola which helps skin to correct and combat the appearance of lines and wrinkles, sweet almond seed extract which helps to firm the skin and vitamin C to encourage the skin to produce its own natural collagen. A blend of pigments and minerals including silica and mica provide a perfect luminous finish. In a four week clinical study on 51 women, 94% of the testers saw imperfections ‘virtually disappear\' while 90% saw lines and wrinkles soften. \r\n\r\n\r\n
Why we love it: ‘The creamy texture leaves skin looking radiant and flawless and the oil-free formula was great on sensitive skin.\'\r\n\r\n\r\n
The shades: Eight shades from Very Light to Deep\r\n\r\n\r\n
The details: £24, available at Origins stores nationwide.

Clarins Everlasting Foundation SPF 15

Best for: Those that want a long-lasting matte finish.
\r\n\r\nThe claims: It\'s all about 15; 15 hours of coverage from the silicone based formula which bonds with the skin to control shine and deliver long-lasting coverage. 15 hours of hydration thanks to the brown algae extract and acacia gum which preserves moisture levels in the skin,,15 hours of radiance from illuminating pigments and 15 hours of protection due to the SPF 15.\r\n\r\n
Why we love it: ‘This foundation gives a good medium coverage and blends really well. My skin was left matte after just one application.\'
The shades: 10 shades from pale Ivory to Chestnut.\r\n\r\n\r\n
The details: £23, Clarins counters nationwide and houseoffraser.co.uk

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