The 11 Best Long-Wear Foundations of 2021

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Sweat-proof, water-resistant, safe from smudges… When you need your coverage to stay put no matter what, a long-wear foundation is the way to go. Have dry skin? We’ve got options that won’t sap your complexion of moisture. Prone to shine? Fear not—this list is full of oil-free formulas that’ll keep things under control.

If you’re looking for a foundation that can do it all without flaking or caking, keep scrolling for the best long-wear foundations out there right now.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10

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Estée Lauder’s famous Double Wear is a true icon thanks to its budge-proof formula that works with all skin types. This product has a medium coverage that’s easy to build and blend and a shade range that’s pushing 60 different shades.

L’Oreal Paris Infallible 24HR Freshwear Foundation

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A new launch from L’Oreal Paris, this Fresh Wear fluid uses oxygen technology to keep the full-coverage foundation feeling super lightweight despite its 24-hour full-coverage staying power.

Nars Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

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Dry skin? Try this star product from Nars. Clever technology teams 16-hours worth of high coverage pigment with a lightweight formula that won’t sap your skin of moisture. Dreamy.

Urban Decay All Nighter Liquid Foundation

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If you’re an all-matte fan, this oil-free foundation is for you. Ideal for oily skin, this stops shine in its tracks without leaving you looking flat.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation

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Oil-free, fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, this is a great option for sensitive skin. The medium coverage pigment is easy to build when you need a bit extra, while 30 shades make it a breeze to find your match.

Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15

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Ideal for acne-prone skin that needs rebalancing, this Bobbi Brown formula packs oil-controlling active ingredients. Glycerin keeps the skin fully hydrated, and the full-coverage pigment ensures it stays put for 16 hours.

NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop 24 Hour Foundation

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When it comes to getting all the bang for your buck, NYX are specialists. This creamy, 24-hour full-coverage foundation comes in 45 tones, and it won’t feel heavy on your skin either.

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There’s a reason this is a makeup artist favorite and a go-to for weddings and fashion weeks: The soft, satin finish is super flattering, the full coverage pigment is sweat-proof and the oil-free formula won’t clog your pores. It’s a yes from us.

Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Foundation SPF 25

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A dewy finish is tough to come by in a long-wear foundation, but Giorgio Armani's Power Fabric nails it with this luminous formula that still packs plenty of coverage. Glow on.

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This full-coverage foundation is everything you’d expect from Instagram star Huda Kattan’s beauty line. Coming in 30 shades, it’s a long-wear matte formula that boasts blemish-blurring pigments for a fully filtered finish. If you’re not addicted to it yet, you will be soon.