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8 Best Foundations for Dry Skin Available in India with Review & Price

You are here on this page so I’m assuming you too are overwhelmed with the problems of your dry skin. It doesn’t matter how much envious looks your oily skinned friends might give you when their skin breaks out with pimples every alternative morning, you know that having dry skin is in no way a cake walk!

A quite common condition which occurs due to the absence of proper amount of moisture in the upper most layer of the skin, the epidermis, dry skin causes dry patches, flakiness and cracking of skin. Overuse of harsh soaps or sanitizers can bring about dryness of skin.

While applying makeup, you must have often come across the inconvenience of foundations clinging onto dry patches and appearing flaky. Well, look no further. Read on to discover a list of foundations especially devised for dry skin types, offered by reputed brands.

1. The Body Shop Moisture Foundation

Price: ₹ 1,777 for 30 ml

Bottled in a transparent cylindrical container, it comes in a quite quaint packaging. It has a lightweight texture along with SPF 15. It boasts of offering a flawless finish to the skin. It contains vitamin E, community trade marula oil, organic beeswax moisturizer and light reflective particles.

2. MAC Mineralize Satin Finish Foundation

Price: ₹ 3,300 for 30 ml

It is perfect for winters and gives an illuminating and glowing look to the face. It is oil based and hence, will work wonders on your dry skin. It can also be used as a highlighter on the nose and the cheeks. It offers a lot of shades to choose from. It has a gel-like consistency which provides instant hydration to your skin.

3. Dior Capture Totale Triple Correcting Serum Foundation

Price: ₹ 5,346 for 25 ml

It contains anti-ageing agents as well as uv filters. It offers high definition perfection to your skin. It visibly replenishes your dull and dry skin by providing it with nutrients. It will not clog the pores of your skin and has the ability to easily blend in. It is a lightweight foundation perfect for everyday use.

4. L’Oreal True Match Foundation

Price: ₹ 750 for 35 ml

It will give a pearl like glow to your dry skin and hide all imperfections including blemishes and spots. It has a creamy texture and blends well with the skin. It contains skin perfecting pigments, glycerin, vitamin B and vitamin E. It is non- comedogenic and can be worn for a long period of time.

5. Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Dry skin

Price: ₹ 1,039 for 30 ml

Another lightweight liquid foundation, it comes in a lot of shades. It dries quickly and gives a matte finish. It glides smoothly over the skin and is fragrance free. It is long lasting and hydrates the skin too.

6. Lakme Absolute White Intense Skin Cover

Price: ₹ 750 for 30 ml

It comes in an attractive black container and promises to enrich the skin and leave it luminous. It contains vitamin B3 which helps in keeping the skin cells purified and hydrated. This foundation has a mousse like texture which conceals all pores and fine lines on the face. Though water based, it is long lasting.

7. Colorbar Perfect Match Foundation

Price: ₹ 725 for 30 ml

It comes in an upside down transparent container. It claims to be dermatologically tested and has a light texture. It blends with the skin satisfactorily and doesn’t overburden the skin with unwanted shine. Although hydrating, it is non-greasy and protects your skin from the UV rays.

8. Lotus Herbals PureStay Nourishing Foundation

Price: ₹ 595 for 30 ml

This foundation does not melt or oxidize, but blends in with your skin naturally. Offered by Lotus as a part of their newly release ‘PureStay’ range, it contains anti-ageing agents as well as broad spectrum UV protection. It gives a dewy finish and does not have any whitish effect on the skin. Most importantly it contains no preservatives  and is perfect for office wear due to its sweat-free formula.

So, no more fretting over dry skin as now you know which foundations to use which will hydrate your dry skin and make you look radiant and eveready!

Parisa Suryamurthi

I am a self-trained yoga artist and a beauty blogger. I love reading books on fiction, fantasy & psychological thriller. My motto for life is "Love yourself; It is important to stay positive because beauty comes from the inside out". It is also my passion to educate women on health, fitness and beauty and so here on CisMis.com you can read my contribution.