Your shade. Your finish. Your perfect match. Find your best foundation makeup from the long-wear experts at Estée Lauder. From matte foundation to powder to liquid and more, we’ve got you covered. Estée Lauder has foundation shades for every skin tone, the finish and coverage you want, plus SPF foundation. Try the global best-selling Estée Lauder foundation makeup, Double Wear foundation. Apply it with a foundation brush, sponge or your fingers—the choice is yours. Prefer foundation makeup with skincare benefits? Try fan-fave foundation Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup SPF 45. If you’re looking for foundation powder, Double Wear Matte Powder Foundation is calling your name. Wear it as your foundation, or over it. Full on, or just for touch ups. Not sure what the best Estée Lauder foundation is for you? Use our Foundation Finder tool to find your best foundation shade, formula and finish.


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What is the difference between Estée Lauder foundation formulas?

Estée Lauder offers a wide range of foundation formulas designed to suit different skintypes, coverage needs and finishes.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

  • 36-hour color-true wear with buildable medium-to-full coverage and a dimensional matte finish
  • Balances skin with immediate hydration and 36-hour oil control
  • Heat-, humidity-, and sweat-resistant. Transfer-proof

Futurist Hydra Rescue Foundation SPF 45

  • Flawless, radiant finish with medium-to-full coverage and SPF protection
  • 12-hour radiant glow
  • Infused with skincare ingredients to soothe, protect and hydrate skin

Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation

  • Versatile powder foundation with 12-hour wear
  • Matte finish with buildable, medium-to-full coverage
  • Perfect for shine and oil control—plus on-the-go touchups

Futurist SkinTint Serum SPF 20

  • Lightweight, serum tint with sheer, breathable coverage
  • Enhances skin’s natural radiance and hydrates
  • Ideal for a “no-makeup makeup” look and everyday wear

Double Wear Maximum Cover Camouflage Foundation for Face and Body SPF 15

  • Full-coverage, camouflaging formula for face and body with 24-hour staying power
  • Helps conceal scars, tattoos, discoloration and imperfections
  • Smooth, long-wearing matte finish with SPF 15 protection

What is the best foundation for oily skin at Estée Lauder?

Those with oily skin types love the natural matte finish of Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation. It balances skin with 36 hours of oil control while staying color-true all day and helps reduce skin’s oil production over time.

What is the best foundation for dry skin at Estée Lauder?

Try a moisturizing liquid foundation like  Futurist Hydra Rescue Foundation SPF 45. It’s a flawless, natural-looking formula with buildable medium to full coverage that hydrates skin instantly and all day.

What is the best foundation for mature skin over 50 at Estée Lauder?

It depends on your individual skin concerns—whether you're looking to smooth the look of fine lines, even out discoloration or boost hydration for a more radiant finish.

  • If you want buildable, medium-to-full coverage with a full-of-life matte finish, choose Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation.
  • If you want hydration, medium-to-full coverage and a luminous natural finish, choose Futurist Hydra Rescue Foundation SPF 45.
  • If you want lightweight sheer coverage that’s great for everyday wear, choose Futurist SkinTint SPF 20.

Use our Foundation Finder tool to discover the formula that best supports your skin’s unique needs.

What’s the best foundation that’s full coverage at Estée Lauder?

Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation is a go-to for breathable, buildable medium-to-full coverage glam that lasts up to 36 hours. It’s breathable, transfer-proof and waterproof color coverage that stays comfortable all day.

Are Estée Lauder foundations suitable for sensitive skin?

Our foundation makeup formulas are made for all skintypes. They’re also dermatologist-tested and non-comedogenic, so they won’t clog pores or lead to breakouts.

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