Water-Based Foundations
Lightweight, breathable and designed to let your skin show through, water-based foundations are the go-to for a fresh, natural-looking base. Our edit brings together glow-giving essentials like Lisa Eldridge’s skin tint, Charlotte Tilbury’s Beautiful Skin Foundation and NARS’ Light Reflecting Foundation. Using water as their primary ingredient, these formulas blend seamlessly into your skin to deliver hydration and a second-skin finish.
Your Questions, Answered
Some Charlotte Tilbury foundations are water-based, including Beautiful Skin Foundation, which uses water as a key ingredient for a more hydrating, radiant finish.
The best way to tell if a foundation is water-based is to check the ingredient list; if water (or “aqua”) is listed first, the formula is water-based.
The best water-based foundation depends on your desired coverage and finish. Sheer formulas like Lisa Eldridge foundation offer a lightweight, barely-there look, while buildable foundations provide more coverage yet still maintain a fresh, hydrated feel.
