A good foundation is the building block of any makeup routine, it evens out your skin tone for a fresh, perfected glow while creating a smooth canvas for the rest of your beauty look to adhere to. But there are seemingly endless options on the market, so choosing the right one can be intimidating. Whether you fancy full coverage, natural skin or a sensitive-skin friendly formula, there's a foundation out there for everyone. Here are the best performance, long-wear, skin-loving foundations for you.

1. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation: The Red-Carpet Favorite

Beloved by makeup artists and celebrities alike, Giorgio Armani's Luminous Silk Foundation is an absolute cult classic thanks to its breathable, buildable coverage and lit-from-within finish. This oil-free hybrid glides across the skin, giving a soft-focus effect that mirrors a natural “lit from within” glow. It is perfect for normal to dry skin types and looks gorgeous on the skin, especially for special occasions and day to day wear. The shade range is a wide one, covering diverse skin tones, and blends beautifully well for different undertones.

2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation: The Longwear Champion

And if you want a foundation that will withstand heat, humidity, and hours upon hours of wear, Estée Lauder Double Wear is an absolute game changer. This transfer-resistant matte foundation delivers up to 24-hours of transfer-proof, fade-proof, and oxidization-proof wear. This is great for oily or combination skin because it controls shine but still leaves a natural looking finish. The formula's buildable, too, so you can tailor coverage from medium to full without it feeling heavy. With great shade choice, it’s a must for people who expect persistence and perfect coverage.

3. NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation: The Skin-Perfecting Pick

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation continuously ranks high for those with a need for full coverage and no compromise on a glowing skin result. With 16 hours of wear, this foundation blurs pores, fine lines and imperfections. With a lightweight texture that's comfortable to wear on the skin and micro-pigments for seamless, second-skin coverage. The formula here is also packed with skincare benefits, antioxidants and the like, that makes for smoother texture on your skin over time. It is best for normal, dry, and combination skin types and delivers a luminous but longwearing finish.

4. Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr Soft Matte Longwear Foundation: The Magic of Inclusivity

Rihannas Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr Foundation took the beauty world by storm with its 50-shade hues, this unmatched line caters to an inconceivable number of skin tones. This long-wearing, soft-matte foundation gives medium to full coverage with a velvety finish that isn't at all flat or cakey. This one is particularly good for oily and combination skin, as it helps with shine while staying breathable. Also oil-free, the formula is sweat- and humidity-resistant, so you can rely on it to last all day.

5. Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation: The Best Drugstore Makeup

For a drugstore pick that delivers great results on a budget, Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation gets our vote. It helps pores to appear smaller and holds back shine without dehydrating the skin. The formula is lightweight, intuitive to blend, and offering buildable coverage, great for everyday wear. It has a great dupe for high-end matte foundations, with a large shade range.

6. How to Pick the Right Foundation for Your Skin Type

Oily Skin: Use a matte, oil-free foundation such as Estée Lauder Double Wear or Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr.

Dry Skin: Use a hydrating formula such as Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk or IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream.

Combination Skin: Use adaptive foundations like Shiseido Synchro Skin or NARS Natural Radiant Longwear.

Sensitive Skin: BareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Foundation (hypoallergenic)

In short, the perfect foundation is one that aligns with your skin type, desired coverage and finish, and feels comfortable during wear. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk, or an industry go-to, like Maybelline Fit Me, there is a foundation out there to meet every need.