10 Best Foundations for People in Their 20s in the Philippines 2024 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Visual and Makeup Artist

With Shiseido being a leader in makeup products for Asian skin, we have come to expect great things from them. True enough, this water-based foundation is proof of the amazing technology that the folks at Shiseido use to develop their products.

Using their ActiveForce™ Technology, this product protects your makeup from the effects of sweat, oil, and movement. It also provides antioxidant benefits via wild thyme extract and a super bio-moisture network for hydration. This product gives medium buildable coverage with a fresh, luminous finish, too.

But perhaps the best thing about it is its Responsive Sensory Technology, which adapts to skin's texture and tone for a truer finish and illumination. For eight flawless hours, you will be enjoying its radiance and lightness that almost feels like a second skin! 

With more and more foundations being formulated in liquid and powder forms, it can be difficult to find a cream foundation if that’s what you prefer. This foundation stick from Bobbi Brown has a wide range of shades and is such a welcome find.

This product has won awards for its unique formulation that adapts perfectly to your undertone and corrects your complexion. Packed with a blend of emollients such as olive extract and shea butter, it is fantastic for people with combination skin because it can hydrate wherever skin is dry. 

At the same time, it contains light-diffusing powers and oil-control ingredients to address the oil issues in your T-zone. It checks all of the boxes for a lot of users, tooーuser reviews are overwhelmingly positive, almost all attesting to its moisturizing powers, long-lasting coverage, and skin tone correction. 

This foundation is one of the most popular items on this list for a good reasonーL'Oreal has definitely hit the mark on capturing the right shades for Filipina and Asian skin. Most user reviews focus on how they have found their, yes, true match with L'Oreal's optimized broad spectrum to match Asian skin tones.

The texture is worth raving about, too. It is super blendable and glides onto the skin with no cakey or creasing effects afterward. It is also enriched with collagen, Vitamin E, and Pro-Vitamin B5 for maximum hydration benefits, making it perfect if you have dry skin.

If you want to camouflage blemishes seamlessly, this one can also cover and conceal imperfections pretty well. Lastly, it is dermatologist-tested, so you can be assured of an irritation-free experience. With all of these benefits from one bottle, no wonder it is a crowd favorite! 

If you're not a big fan of that heavy feeling that some foundation brings, you'll love this one by Nars. It offers a natural and weightless finish that doesn't feel like you're wearing makeup at allーbut don't fret, as its coverage remains buildable and powerful enough to conceal skin imperfections.

Besides its weightless finish, it also takes pride in its long-wear formula infused with advanced flexible polymers, allowing you to enjoy 16 hours of crease-free wear. On top of that, it is also packed with ingredients that your skin will indeed thank you for.

It has scarlet spiderling root extract that works to reduce discoloration and dark spots with consistent use, rendering a brighter and more even skin tone. You'll also get antioxidant and hydrating benefits from Vitamins A, C, and E in its formulation.

For the 20 somethings who are leading an active lifestyle, you might be looking for a foundation that won't budge as you go on with your day; good thing, Maybelline has just that for you! This liquid foundation delivers 24-hour wear coverage that won't fade and transfer all day.

Although long-wearing, you won't have to worry about it feeling heavy on your face, as despite having medium to full coverage, this liquid foundation is light on the skin. It also features an oil-free and non-comedogenic formulation, making it an excellent choice for people with oily skin.

It garnered positive reviews from people with combination skin, too, as it allows them to manage their T-zones easily. Another great thing about this is that it has concentrated pigments that can impressively cover visible imperfections, letting you create a flawless finish. 

On the hunt for a foundation that you can sport even under your mask without worrying about smudging? Then this one by Clio is straight-up your alley! It promises a smudge-free finish, as it uses a film that works against moisture and oil, eventually minimizing smearing even when in humid environments or wearing a mask. 

It also takes the term "long-wear" to the next level since it can control unnecessary oil buildup on your face to let you score a coverage that lasts for up to 54 hours. Another thing we love about it is that it delivers a velvet-like and flawless finish thanks to its micro-sized fitting powder that covers pores effectively! Lastly, it offers you an ample sun shield, as it has SPF50+. 

It also contains white sapphire that helps blur pores and reflects light to give you a healthy radiant glow. Apart from making your vibrant, it also provides sun protection, thanks to its SPF47. If you're a fan of the dewy finish or simply hate foundations that cake and crease, this is also an excellent option to try. 

Contrary to its name, this foundation is definitely anything but ordinary. Made with high-color pigments, it delivers a rich and saturated effect with a semi-matte finish. It also uses a proprietary spreadability system that makes it a joy to apply and blend for a finish that looks natural on the skin.

It's an excellent choice for people who want full coverage sans the heavy makeup look. Moreover, its formula is worth noting, too, as it does not contain alcohol, gluten, and other allergy-triggering agents, so that's one less worry for those with sensitive skin.

Just one look at this delicate jar from Ellana, and you will get the impression that you're in for a light and radiant look if you use itーand you're right! With minerals like kaolin clay, sericite, and mica, it lets you stay on top of oil control while allowing you to achieve a bright, natural, and healthy finish.

It also contains an added boost of SPF 16, so you'll be protected from sun damage while looking good. Moreover, this foundation is buildable and waterproof. It also evens out your skin tone and blur imperfections for up to 8 hours. All you need is a large brush, and you can dust this magical mineral powder all over your face!

If you have sensitive skin, finding a foundation that won't irritate it further can be challenging. But fret no more! This pressed powder foundation from Human Nature is made up of natural ingredients like rice powder and bamboo powder to give you medium to full coverage with an airy, soft finish.

It is also free of talc and mineral oil and is non-comedogenic, so you can be assured that it won't clog your pores. On top of that, if you have dry skin, you can get a moisture boost from the Vitamin E in its formula. It also takes pride in its ability to seamlessly cover up acne scars, uneven skin tone, dark under-eye circles, and even redness.