Pros: It comes in 13 shades so it's pretty easy to find a good match. Works on all skin types. Reviewers also love that the shades match their skin perfectly. Not too much to ask. Very buildable. You (hopefully) at this point know how important it is to shield your skin from the sun, and finding foundations with SPF makes it easier to do so. Still, you can easily build the coverage to help you cover up any pesky pimples when they do crop up. Well, we're determined to make things easier by bringing you an edit of the very best foundations according to our Beauty Editors. Cons: Mineral makeup isn't for everyone, and with 61 shades, finding your best match can be daunting. Truly a solid, essential product in my makeup kit that has held up for years. Works best for: Anyone interested in natural, hypoallergenic makeup. It gives skin a serious dose of coverage while the satin finish prevents it from looking heavy or cakey. - Angel Lenise, Supervising Video Producer, ELLE.com, "I’ve been in an entanglement with Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Foundation for two years now. Win, win, win. If you have fair skin, you'll know full well just how tricky finding a foundation can be. To brag for one second, I've also been told by Rihanna's makeup artist Priscilla Ono that the BadGal and I share the same foundation shades. Pair this with Chanel's Sheer Illuminating Base, which is an excellent foundation primer. Find us a more aptly named foundation—go ahead, we’ll wait. To combat sallow skin, Poon suggests choosing shades with golden undertones. Because it contains serums, this product isn't as long-lasting as others. They didn't like the sheer coverage and complained that this product didn't cover up under-eye circles or rosacea. Cons: The one issue I read about is the discontinuation of beloved shades. What to Look for in Foundation Makeup. Keeks Reid, Contributing Beauty Writer: Laura Mercier certainly wasn't playing around when they added 'ultra long-wear' onto this foundation bottle, it stays put for up to 15 hours and the formula controls oil throughout the day. Cons: Tinted moisturizer isn't for everyone. Not bad, Sleek, not bad at all. Laura Capon, Deputy Beauty Editor: They say you know when you’ve found the one. Coverage: Full, but apply it with a makeup sponge and you can sheer it out a little. The coverage is medium and buildable, and easily tailored to camouflage any type of imperfection, or simply to even out your skin tone. Doesn't provide enough coverage for a foundation and doesn't offer enough sun protection for a sunscreen so some people wonder why you'd bother using it.