The top 10 best foundations

Clinique Even Better Makeup SPF15, £25, available at Clinique.co.uk

This foundation not only combats hyper-pigmentation to help brighten skin, it also provides great coverage with SPF protection leaving your complexion instantly perfected.

L'Oréal Paris True Match Minerals Foundation, £14.99, available at Boots

If you're after flawless coverage that also reduces the appearance of blemishes and imperfections, this is the product for you. This foundation's mineral-enriched formula is also designed to protect the skin against premature ageing, leaving you with a natural, even complexion.

Bourjois 1,2,3 Perfect Foundation, £10.99, available at boots.com

For a radiant complexion, this is one of our beauty must-haves. It includes three colour-correcting pigments including yellow pigments to conceal dark circles, mauve to correct dullness, and green to neutralise any redness, leaving your skin soft and smooth.

Rimmel Match Perfect Foundation, £7.99, available at Boots and Superdrug

This foundation's invisible, mistake-proof properties means it leaves your skin visibly perfected and healthier looking, reducing imperfections and dark circles. As an extra bonus, it includes a 24-hour moisture formula to leave your skin hydrated all day long!

Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow, £26.50, available at benefitcosmetics.co.uk

If you're after luminous, healthy-looking skin, then Benefit's latest foundation is the one for you. The oil-free brightening formula not only gives a natural finish, but also has hydrating benefits to keep your skin moisturised.

Clarins Everlasting Compact Foundation, £29.50, available at clarins.co.uk

We love this silky-soft foundation which guarantees flawless make-up for 15 hours. It leaves skin looking luminous, moisturised and supple, as well as concealing fine lines and imperfections.

Maybelline New York Dream Matte Mousse, £7.69, available at superdrug.com

This lightweight and air-whipped formula makes for natural-looking, matte coverage. Ideal for normal to oily skin, it won't clog pores and is suitable for sensitive skin – plus the range includes 15 shades so you can find the best match for your complexion.

Smashbox Photo Filter Powder foundation, £29, available at Smashbox.co.uk

Love a good selfie? The special effects of this foundation's light filter technology and long-wear Photoset Polymers means that not only does it act like your favourite photo filter, but it also stays on all day. Oil-free with a customisable finish – sheer or full – this will easily take you from day to night.

MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, £22, available at maccosmetics.co.uk

We love this powder's velvety texture, which absorbs the skin's oils to leave a matte, natural finish. Its lightweight formula also allows the skin to breathe, so you're left with healthy-looking, radiant skin.

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation, £31, available at narscosmetics.co.uk

If you're worried that your skin is looking a bit dull, then this is the foundation for you. As well as hydrating the skin, the hydrating formula helps to keep it looking luminous, softer and smoother, for a constant healthy glow.