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.

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Seamless Skin Enhancing Tint
Lisa Eldridge
Seamless Skin Enhancing Tint
£39.00
(550) Reviews
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25 sold today
Seamless Skin Foundation
Lisa Eldridge
Seamless Skin Foundation
£44.00
(175) Reviews
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12 sold today
Beautiful Skin Foundation
Charlotte Tilbury
Beautiful Skin Foundation
£39.00 - £40.00
(23) Reviews
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new shades available
Light Reflecting Foundation
Nars
Light Reflecting Foundation
£42.00 - £43.50
(2995) Reviews
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23 sold today
Future Skin Oil-Free Foundation
Chantecaille
Future Skin Oil-Free Foundation
£83.00
(38) Reviews
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Hydrating Foundation
Kay Beauty
Hydrating Foundation
£16.00
(13) Reviews
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Brightening CC Foundation
By Terry
Brightening CC Foundation
£62.00
(37) Reviews
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Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25
KOSAS
Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25
£38.00
FREE GIFT
(91) Reviews
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Stretch Fluid Foundation
Glossier
Stretch Fluid Foundation
£34.00
(695) Reviews
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Future Skin Cushion Foundation
Chantecaille
Future Skin Cushion Foundation
£132.00
(43) Reviews
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CC+Nude Glow
IT Cosmetics
CC+Nude Glow
£29.25 - £39.00
25% OFF
(52) Reviews
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Revitalessence Glow Foundation
Shiseido
Revitalessence Glow Foundation
£51.00
FREE GIFT
(22) Reviews
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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.