If you put a lot of work into crafting your seven-step skincare routine, you probably wince at the prospect of putting a pore-clogging foundation on your face. Sometimes, it’s a necessary evil, especially if you have a big event coming up, are going out with friends or just want to look cute on date night. Instead of reaching for a heavy-duty liquid foundation that you know is going to cause breakouts, we have another alternative. There are liquid foundations that turn into powder after you put them on your face. It sounds like magic, and maybe that’s true. These foundations absorb into your skin and dry so light that it won’t feel like you’re wearing any makeup at all. That’s really the ideal scenario. 

The best liquid-to-powder foundations give you a natural, glowing look while controlling shine, evening out your skin tone and hiding fine lines. One of our picks is hypoallergenic and has some built-in SPF, while another pick is a fan-favorite that comes in many different shades.

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