I Want to Quit Foundation—10 Alternatives That Deliver Radiant Results

First up is this skin tint from ILIA. The clever serum contains a whole heap of nourishing ingredients, whilst also providing light coverage and a dewy finish. Not only that, but it comes in a whopping 30 different shades and is also free from silicones, oil, fragrance and chemical sunscreen.

Formula: Serum

Number of shades available: 30

Skincare ingredients: Niacinamide, squalane and hyaluronic acid. 

If you're looking for a more affordable foundation alternative, you can't go wrong with L'Oréal. This plumping serum will leave your skin feeling silky soft thanks to the addition of hyaluronic acid, and I find that it provides a little more coverage than other tinted serums on the market, so it's great for those days you do want slightly heavier makeup.

Formula: Serum

Number of shades available: 10

Skincare ingredients: 1% pure hyaluronic acid. 

This tinted face oil from Kosas is really something special. It's super lightweight on the skin yet still offers medium coverage, and the formula has been designed to offer deep hydration thanks to the addition of multiple nourishing oils. 

Formula: Oil

Number of shades available: 16

Skincare ingredients: Avocado oil, jojoba oil, rosehip oil and camellia seed oil. 

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Beauty Pie's sheer, tinted SPF is great for applying over your moisturiser to provide a little bit of coverage whilst simultaneously helping protect the skin (it's worth noting that I would advise also using a higher SPF underneath this for adequate sun protection). It adds a gorgeous glow and makes everything look a whole lot smoother, all whilst soothing and hydrating your skin.

Formula: Cream

Number of shades available: 8

Skincare ingredients: Ecocert-certified squalane, jojoba esters and liquorice extract.

I've heard every beauty editor talk about this skin tint from Hourglass, and I'm desperate to give it a go myself. Not only is the packaging beautiful, but the lightweight formula is super hydrating and promises to leave your skin with a sheer, glowing finish.

Formula: Serum

Number of shades available: 18

Skincare ingredients: Meadowfoam seed oil, hyaluronic acid, plant-based squalane and naturally derived rambutan blend.

You've probably heard me rave about this product so many times, and for good reason. It's one of the most unique base products I've ever come across, with microencapsulated pigment spheres that burst on contact with your skin. The result? A truly luminous, hydrated complexion that is ready to take on the day.

Formula: Serum

Number of shades available: 14

Skincare ingredients: Squalane, hyaluronic acid and peptides.

This skincare-makeup hybrid from YSL is a buildable skin tint, which means that you can have full control over how much coverage you want. The formula is enriched with hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin, and according to the reviews, it also adds a natural-looking glow.

Formula: Cream

Number of shades available: 20

Skincare ingredients: Hyaluronic acid​

Glossier's skin tint is great if you want your natural skin to shine through. It offers super-sheer coverage and a dewy finish, and the formula contains glycerin to help lock in hydration.

Formula: Serum

Number of shades available: 12

Skincare ingredients: Glycerin

I feel like Laura Mercier is famous for its tinted moisturisers, and this product really does make a great alternative to foundation. Expect sheer coverage and a dewy finish for that perfect natural-makeup look.

Formula: Cream

Number of shades available: 20

Skincare ingredients: Macadamia and kukui seed oils.

Summer Fridays is one of my favourite skincare brands, so when I saw that it was coming out with a skin tint, I practically screamed with excitement. With light coverage and a hydrating formula, I have no doubt that this will quickly become an everyday staple for me.

Formula: Serum

Number of shades available: 12

Skincare ingredients: Hyaluronic acid and squalane.