The 12 Best Dewy Foundations for the Ultimate Radiance Boost

There’s not much this powerhouse foundation can’t do. In addition to offering medium, second-skin coverage, it helps hydrate, brighten, soothe, and plump the skin via a blend of niacinamide, caffeine, and peptides. To top it all off, it contains reef-safe sunscreen in case you want to wear it on a beach day.

Shades: 36

Coverage: Medium

Key ingredients: Niacinamide, caffeine, peptides, squalane, pro vitamin B5, hyaluronic acid, arnica

Sephora rating: 3.7/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “For the ultimate ‘clean girl’ look, Kosas is the way to go. This foundation is chock-full of hydrating ingredients like peptides, squalane, and hyaluronic acid, so your skin becomes dewier the longer you wear it.”—Tatjana Freund