Best Foundation & Makeup Tips for Dry Skin

When you think of dry skin, winter might come to mind. But dryness can happen any time of year, leaving your skin looking dull, flaky, and, let’s be honest, not the best base for makeup. The secret? Hydration. Instead of just piling makeup on top, start by giving your skin the moisture it craves. That way, your foundation will glide on smoothly, and you’ll get that fresh, healthy glow.

Prepping Your Skin for Makeup

Great makeup starts with great skincare. If your skin feels tight or rough, that’s your cue to add more hydration. Layer on a hydrating serum before moisturizer to lock in moisture and create the perfect base for makeup. This simple step makes all the difference in how your foundation sits on your skin.

Why Primer is a Must-Have

If you usually skip primer, it’s time to rethink that. A good primer does more than just help your makeup last—it creates a smooth canvas so foundation won’t settle into dry spots. Try the Pure Canvas Hydrating Primer, which gives your skin an extra boost of moisture and helps your makeup look fresh all day.

The Best Foundations for Dry Skin

When your skin is dry, the last thing you want is a foundation that clings to patches or looks heavy. Instead, go for something lightweight and hydrating.

The Real Flawless Foundation is a dream for dry skin, delivering 24-hour hydration with a breathable, silky finish. It’s packed with Camellia seed extract to nourish your skin, so it looks smooth and radiant—not cakey.

If you prefer a lighter, more natural look, the Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy is a must-try. It hydrates like a moisturizer while evening out your complexion, leaving your skin looking fresh and dewy.

How to Keep Concealer from Creasing

Dry under-eyes? We’ve all been there. Concealer can crease or settle into fine lines if your skin isn’t hydrated enough. The Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer fixes that with a hydrating, serum-infused formula that keeps your undereyes looking smooth and bright—without drying them out.

Setting Makeup Without Drying Out Your Skin

Setting powder can be tricky for dry skin, but it’s still important for keeping your makeup in place. The key is using a lightweight, finely milled powder that won’t leave your skin looking dull.

The Translucent Loose Setting Powder is perfect for this—it locks in your makeup while keeping that natural, healthy glow. Instead of dusting it all over, lightly press it onto areas that need it most, like under the eyes and around the nose.

How to Prevent Cakey Makeup

Ever looked in the mirror halfway through the day and noticed your makeup looks… off? Cakey foundation is usually the result of too much product or not enough hydration. Stick to thin, buildable layers, blend well, and use a damp sponge to keep everything looking seamless. If your skin starts feeling dry, a quick spritz of a hydrating mist can bring it back to life.

The Ultimate Makeup Routine for Dry Skin

For a flawless, natural look, start with skincare—hydrating serum, moisturizer, and Pure Canvas Hydrating Primer. Then, apply Real Flawless Foundation or Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy for even, hydrated coverage. Brighten up with Real Flawless Concealer, and lightly set your makeup with Translucent Loose Setting Powder where needed.

Stick to cream-based blushes like Tinted Moisturizer Blush and highlighters for an extra glow, and refresh throughout the day with a hydrating mist. Simple, effective, and best of all... no dry patches in sight!