Best Foundations to Try at Superdrug 2023

Gorgeous Glow Filter Finish by Collection

If you’re a member of the ‘no makeup makeup’ fan club, then this foundation from Collection is for you. From the skin-nourishing, vitamin-enriched formula to the light and breathable coverage, it’ll give your complexion that dewy, natural glow. Use it solo for a ‘I woke up like this’ vibe or as a primer under heavier foundation for a real-life filter finish.

Facefinity Compact Foundation by Max Factor

If this compact looks familiar, it’s because it’s been a firm favourite for well over a decade – no easy feat in the world of beauty! Loved for its long-lasting, fade-resistant formula, it delivers the same amount of coverage as you’d expect from your favourite liquid foundation in it’s small-but-mighty pressed powder format. Housed alongside a mirror and sponge, it was made to travel whether you’re heading on hols or to the office.

Lasting Finish Foundation by Rimmel

Now for the foundation that promises to outperform you, with a hold that won’t budge for up to 25 hours! Not only will Lasting Finish Foundation by Rimmel stay put, but it also delivers on buildability (with medium to high coverage) and is infused with a ‘skin-friendly comfort serum’ which provides a boost of hydration and vitamin E. Perfect for day-to-day wear, it checks so many boxes it’s no wonder it’s a bestseller. 

Healthy Mix Anti-fatigue Foundation by Bourjois

Want to conceal dark circles? Eliminate the telltale signs that you stayed up late bingeing the latest must-see series with Bourjois’ Healthy Mix Anti-fatigue foundation. Featuring a trio of skin-loving vitamins (Vitamins C, E and B5), it will give you up to 16 hours of radiance without any heaviness thanks to the melts-into-skin texture.

IRL Filter Longwear Foundation by Revolution

It just makes sense for the beauty brand that’s known for breaking the internet, to create a real-life AI filter, right? This formula from Revolution has got beauty lovers seriously shook. From its soft matte finish to it buildable, breathable coverage that can last up to 16-hours, it’s sure to become your new go-to – with no doggie ears or flower crowns in sight!

Stay Naked Hydromaniac Tinted Glow Hydrator by Urban Decay

Love the glow you get from your tinted moisturiser? Then you’ll fall head over heels for Urban Decay’s Stay Naked Hydromaniac Tinted Glow Hydrator. Now that’s a lot of words for a product, so let’s break it down. Delivering hydration in bucketloads thanks to its unique kombucha filtrate and marula oil formula (responsible for up to 24 hours of hydration), it mimics the comfort and nourishment of your favourite moisturiser, but delivers a buildable, medium sheer coverage for a natural, dewy glow.

Infallible 32h Freshwear Foundation by L’Oréal Paris

Looking for a foundation that can keep up with your busy lifestyle but doesn’t look heavy on the skin? Say hello to L’Oréal Paris Infallible 32h Freshwear Foundation. A remastered version of their popular 24h formula, this is the ultimate ‘life-proof’ base that leaves you with a luminous, fresh complexion that doesn’t fade. And if that isn’t enough to sway you, the formula also gives skin a dose of Vitamin C and SPF25 protection.

Superstay Long-Lasting Foundation by Maybelline

If you want a full coverage foundation that can last from sunrise to sunset (and then some!), Maybelline’s Superstay won’t let you down. An oil-free, water-resistant formula that swears it’s not going to transfer on your clothes, it’s as reliable as your best friend. And the best part is? It’s heavy on pigment but not on the skin.

Flawless Finish Foundation by e.l.f

For a beautiful semi-matte finish, put the bestselling Flawless Finish Foundation from e.l.f. at the top of your wish list. Its buildable, blendable formula means you can enjoy full coverage on days that you want to cover blemishes or opt for a lighter, more toned-down look when you want to let your natural skin shine through. It’s 100% vegan, cruelty-free and is ‘supercharged’ with glycerin to give skin a splash of hydration.

Revolution Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation

We challenge you to find a high street foundation that has a shade range as expansive as Revolutions Conceal & Define Foundation. Available in 50 skin-true shades, this creamy-but-comfy formula glides effortlessly on to the skin without settling into fine lines or catching on dry patches. We also l-o-v-e the doe foot applicator for sensational control!

About Elena Chow

Copywriter

Elena is a creative copywriter who’s been around the beauty block for more than a decade, writing for brands and glossy magazines. A self-proclaimed fragrance addict (her ‘open’ collection is at 14 bottles, but who’s counting?) with a try-anything-once approach to skincare, it’s no wonder she loves penning pieces on our newest releases and must-try hacks.