The very best foundations for combination skin

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best foundation for combination skin

by Eden-Olivia Lord |
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Having combination skin can honestly be a right pain which is why we've found the best foundation for your skin type.

We've already had a look at the best foundation for dry skin and the best foundation for oily skin but let's be honest some of us have been blessed (well, that's one way of looking at it) with combination skin.

The common tell-tale signs of combination skin are an an oily T-Zone and breakouts paired with dehydrated cheeks.

If this sounds like you, you'll need a non-greasy formula that is moisturising enough to smoothly cover dry patches.

So we've rounded up the very best foundation for combination skin that will give you great results on every budget...

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The best foundations for combination skin

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Revlon ColorStay Foundation For Combination/Oily Skin

A high street brand foundation that's literally made for combination skin and they have 30 shades. This foundation works with your skin despite your lifestyle.

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Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

It was the foundation that shook the make-up industry with its 40 (now 50) shades which is why you absolutely need this one. It leaves your skin smooth, pore-diffused, shine-free finish and works on all skin types.

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CREDIT: Feel Unique

bareMinerals Original Loose Mineral Foundation

If liquid foundation isn't what you're after then why not try a powder one? This bare Minerals foundation is available in 30 shades, it's suits all skin tones and has buildable coverage.

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Sleek MakeUP Life Proof Foundation Med/Full Coverage

We LOVE this foundation because it gives you medium to full coverage and costs less than £10. This foundation is suitable for all skin tones, it's sweat proof and oil free - 10/10 would recommend.

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Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation

This foundation promises to adds moisture and subtracts oil where needed - meaning it's ideal for combination skin. It also minimises the appearance of fine lines and gives you a natural finish.

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CREDIT: Look Fantastic

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

From Kim Kardashian-West to Meghan Markle; A-list celebs swear by this foundation which is why we need it. It has medium coverage, blurs the look of imperfections works on a varity of skin types.

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Maybelline Fit Me! Matte and Poreless Foundation

This foundation is literally created for normal to oily skin - meaning it's perfect if you have combination skin. It'll control shine, absorb excess oils and minimise the look of pores.

If you don't have combination skin but you're also looking for a foundation fear not because we've rounded up the best ones out there...

Born with dry skin? Well we've had a look at the best foundations that are hydrating and won't leave you looking flaky.

If you have oily skin then we've rounded up our favourite foundations that won't leave you looking shiny but will still give you all the coverage you could possibly want.

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We've even revealed one of the foundations we swear by and if you're a fan of Estée Lauder's Double Wear foundation then we've found high street dupes to save you some cash.

Plus we had a hunt for high street foundations that suit pale skin tones and will give you just the amount of coverage you want.

And of course, whether you're trying to hide the fact that you've had a late night out or you just want to go fully glam with your make-up we've had a look at the best full coverage foundations.

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