10 Best Drugstore Foundations for Dry Skin 2023 | UK Makeup Artist Reviewed

L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation is our favourite drugstore foundation for dry skin. The ultra-hydrating formula helps improve overall skin quality, with ingredients including hyaluronic acid, glycerin and vitamin E to lock in moisture and soothing aloe vera for chapped or peeling skin.

Available in 40 different easy to blend shades, you're sure to find the perfect colour match! The foundation applies smoothly and can be layered to your desired level of coverage, providing a natural glow. Best of all, this foundation is dermatologically tested and non-comedogenic making it a suitable choice for acne-prone or sensitive skin.

For those with combination skin, don’t think you need to buy multiple foundations. Revlon’s Colorstay foundation’s oil-free formula with hyaluronic acid is suitable for all skin types, hydrating without clogging pores to prevent excess oil and sebum production.

This lightweight foundation is humidity and sweat-resistant, keeping your skin looking flawless throughout the day. With only a small amount required, this product provides medium to full coverage and effortlessly conceals blemishes and skin discolouration. 

This silky smooth serum from The Ordinary is made with the brand's proprietary "spreadability system", which ensures that it glides onto the skin like a dream. The lightweight formula has a closer consistency to a serum rather than foundation that sinks into the skin and dries down to a flawless, semi-matte finish. 

We love the unique formulation of this foundation the pigments look very natural whilst being able to provide a light to medium coverage. Plus, with SPF 15 sun protection and 21 shades available, we think this can be a great everyday go-to for a wide range of complexions!

Maybelline’s Dream Cushion foundation comes in a handy compact for on the go application, but it's much more hydrating than its powdery counterparts. Just slip it inside your bag or pocket ready for when you need a little touch up during the day.

The cushion applicator ensures you always get just the right amount, preventing unnecessary wastage and helping your product go further for longer. The creamy consistency gives dry skin a satin-like finish without the shine. 

Fed up of tired, dull-looking skin? L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro Glow foundation is all about giving you a healthy radiant glow. The smooth liquid formula glides over dry skin, providing enough coverage to hide imperfections without looking too heavy.

A perfect base for going from day to night looks, L’Oreal’s impressive foundation lasts up to 24 hours. So next time you get invited out for spur of the moment drinks after work, you won’t need to factor in time to reapply your makeup!

If you like things bold when it comes to beauty, the Fast Base Stick from Revolution is here to give you full coverage, fast. This solid cream foundation stick is super easy to apply, whether you're using it as a base, as a concealer or for contouring.

It may look as hard as a wax crayon, but you’ll be amazed at how seamlessly the cream foundation melts into your skin. While the formulation may not contain any of our top key hydrating ingredients, when it comes to a full coverage foundation for dry skin we seriously recommend checking this one out! 

For those with dry skin, matte foundations aren’t always going to be your best friend. Many matte foundations will only enhance the texture of the skin, that’s why we recommend giving a ‘dewy’ foundation a go instead.

Max Factor’s Miracle Match Blur & Nourish Foundation won’t leave skin looking wet or greasy, but fresh and youthful instead. The lightweight formulation blends with your skin tone to provide a flawless nude appearance, letting your natural beauty shine through!

If you’re looking to achieve the matte look without your foundation caking and flaking throughout the day, give NYX’s Total Control Drop Foundation a go! The liquid formula provides sheer to full coverage with a velvety matte finish that won’t look chalky or too heavy.

Available in 30 shades, we recommend this one for combination dry/oily skin or for those with normal skin who experience increased dryness during the winter months. NYX foundations are a little more expensive than other drugstore brands, however, the highly pigmented formulation and dropper applicator mean a little goes a long way. 

Looking to cut down time spent applying skincare and makeup? Garnier’s SkinActive All-In-One BB cream provides up to 24 hours of hydration with vitamin and mineral extracts to help repair and rejuvenate.

A great choice for moisturising dry skin without having to layer heavy products, this BB cream provides just the right amount of coverage to even out skin tone and neutralise redness for a radiant complexion. Unfortunately, this product has a very limited colour range as it's only available in a few shades, light, medium or dark. 

Avon’s True Nutra Effects Radiance Tinted Moisturiser is a foundation for people who don’t like to wear foundation! It’s got everything you would expect from your regular daily moisturiser, but with tiny beads of pigment that burst to create a warm, even and smooth appearance. 

This hydrating blend gives much-needed relief to dry skin, as well as providing a subtle pop of colour to increase luminosity. Whilst it's ultra-light coverage is intended for multiple skin tones, it does only come in one shade, so for the best results, we recommend this one for fair to medium skin types.