Gone are the days when you had to compromise on the shade of foundation you purchase and look ashy once you try it. Beauty has become diverse and brands are following suite to understand that their customers are now men and women with a wide variety of skin tones. Not only is it an inclusive statement for makeup lovers, it's almost a sigh of relief to apply foundation that's your actual skin tone and not look whiter than Casper. Indians come in so many skin tones, which also include a number of different undertones. So knowing that these 6 brands produce foundation shades fit for Indian skin tones makes us want to give them a big ol' hug.
6 Foundation Brands With Shades For Indian Skin Tones
These brands make foundation shades that will look like second skin when you apply them.
1. Fenty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
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Foundations have been around for decades but it's safe to say Fenty revolutionised the product. Rihanna's beauty brand delivered a foundation that came in 50 whopping shades with an incredible variety of undertones. The Pro Filt'r range is also soft matte finished, long wearing and has even been worn by Hollywood actors on the red carpet. That's recommendation enough, we think.
Approximately Rs 4,450
2. Lakme 9 To 5 Primer + Matte Perfect Cover Foundation
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When India asked for more shades, Lakme answered. Their Perfect Cover foundation has a primer built into its formula and delivers a matte finish. It includes 16 shades which are catered to cool, warm and neutral undertones. It's definitely a step in the right direction from Lakme and that too at a budget-friendly price.
Rs 475
3. Faces Canada Ultime Pro Mini Second Skin Foundation
The lightweight foundation from Faces Canada is made with a serum formula and comes complete with a pipette dispenser. It has 14 different shades of foundation and also includes SPF 15 without parabens or mineral oil.
Rs 899
(Also Read: Rihanna's Beauty Tutorial Shows Us How To Get Flawless Skin Tone)
4. MAC Cosmetics Studio FixTech Cream-To-Powder Foundation
MAC is no stranger to changing the face of the beauty industry. They have been doing it for decades since their existence and continue to do so with their Cream-To-Powder range. It comes in 25 wonderful shades which have great variety, even with respect to the undertones included. The product comes in a cream format and sets to a powder on the skin.
Rs 3,850
5. SUGAR Cosmetics Ace Of Face Foundation Stick
This ingenious foundation from SUGAR Cosmetics is of a cream formula in a stick format. It comes in 16 different shades which can be easily applied and blended in with the included brush on the dual-ended product. It is long wearing, can be built up to full coverage and is travel-friendly.
Rs 999
6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Liquid Foundation
Another makeup game changer came from the house of Huda Beauty. It boasts of an incredible 35 shade range which almost anybody would be able to find their tone within. The formula is non-comedogenic and fragrance-free as well. The range promises 24-hour wear time with a finish that's matte but far from flat. How's that for impressive!
Approximately Rs 3,300
(Also Read: How To Apply Foundation On Face: A Step-By-Step Guide)
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