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11 Game-Changing Foundations That Live Up to Their Hype

From Born This Way to Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, these are products that ruined us forever
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Foundation isn't just the base of your makeup look -- it can make or break your whole damn face. What good are perfect smoky eyes or impeccably lined lips if foundation isn't high-quality, natural-looking, suited to your skin type and the precisely perfect shade?

These 11 foundations are game-changers. Some, like Born This Way foundation, are old, some are new; some are inexpensive, some are luxury buys; some give a barely there veil of color, and some make dark circles, hyperpigmentation and blemishes disappear like a real-life version of FaceTune. But they all leave skin looking jaw-droppingly beautiful.

Here are 11 game-changing foundations that stand up to all the fuss.

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Too Faced Born This Way Foundation, $39
Born This Way Foundation gives us the kind of skin we wish we could have inherited genetically. Coconut water and hyaluronic acid give skin a plump, juicy look enhanced by radiant, light-scattering particles that diffuse fine lines and blemishes. And the pigmentation of this Too Faced foundation is potent (it's medium-to-full coverage), hiding a multitude of sins and flaws.

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Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, $64
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation is a staple in practically every professional makeup artist's kit. This high-end Armani foundation is practically undetectable on the complexion -- it's no wonder why so many celebs wear it on the red carpet -- and leaves skin with a poreless, glowing appearance. Fans love Luminous Silk Foundation's excellent range of shades (there are 24) and silky finish that lasts and lasts.

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Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, $11
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation is simply parfait if you love dewy-looking foundations (a la Armani Luminous Silk Foundation or YSL Touche Eclat Foundation) but can't spend beaucoup bucks on makeup. This Bourjois foundation is formulated with light-reflecting particles that immediately perk up the complexion and fruit extracts (apricot, melon and apple) to brighten skin over the long term. The only caveat: It's best for women with a light or medium skin tone, since the darkest of the foundation's eight shades is merely medium bronze.

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Marc Jacobs Foundation Genius Gel Super-Charged Oil-Free, $48
This Marc Jacobs foundation really is genius, especially if you're the type who can't stand thick, cake-y makeup (meaning: just about everyone). This foundation is great for mature skin, thanks to its radiant finish and infusion of anti-aging vitamins; those with oily skin will love the weightless, long-wearing formula. But just about anyone can appreciate the non-greasy, buoyant gel texture.

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BY KATIE MCCARTHY | AUG 15, 2017 | SHARES
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