A Guide to The 5 Best New Foundation Launches Of Fall 2024

With so many new foundations hitting the market, it can be overwhelming to figure out which ones are worth trying. Fortunately, we’ve done the research and tested out the latest foundation drops to bring you the must-try formulas of the season. Here’s your guide to the best new foundation launches:

Merit The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

MERIT’s The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick is a versatile must-have for those seeking a streamlined beauty routine. Available in 30 shades, this gluten, cruelty, and fragrance-free complexion stick offers a natural finish with lightweight, buildable coverage. Whether used as a foundation or a concealer, it provides a seamless, medium coverage that’s ideal for easy, on-the-go application.

Shades: 30
Coverage: Medium (buildable)
Finish: Natural

Key Features:

• Gluten, cruelty, and fragrance-free
• Non-comedogenic
• Lightweight, multi-use formula
• Perfect for on-the-go touch-ups

This complexion stick delivers effortless, natural-looking coverage with a lightweight feel, making it perfect for quick touch-ups and everyday wear.

Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick

Dior’s new foundation stick offers convenience and versatility, making it ideal for on-the-go touch-ups. This multi-use stick is hydrating and provides up to 24 hours of wear with a natural blurred finish.

Shades: 18
Coverage: Buildable
Finish: Natural, blurred

Key Features:

• Multi-use (can be used as foundation or concealer)
• Heat and humidity resistant
• Hydrating stick formula
• Smooth application that evens out complexion

For anyone who needs a reliable, portable foundation with staying power, this one’s a must-try.

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation For Natural Glow

Patrick Ta’s foundation is all about hydration and radiance. This medium-coverage, luminous foundation is packed with three forms of hyaluronic acid and plant-derived squalane to plump and hydrate the skin.

Shades: 30
Coverage: Medium (buildable)
Finish: Radiant

Key Features:

• Suitable for dry, combination, and normal skin
• Serum-inspired formula with lightweight feel
• Paraben-free, vegan, and cruelty-free
• Infused with hyaluronic acid and squalane to blur imperfections and diffuse fine lines

If you have dry or combination skin, this foundation will give you a natural glow while keeping your skin hydrated and smooth.

Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick

For those who prefer a lightweight foundation with sheer coverage, Charlotte Tilbury’s hydrating foundation stick is a great choice. It provides a radiant finish with a second-skin feel, perfect for achieving that natural glow.

Shades: 20
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant

Key Features:

• Lightweight and blendable
• Sheer, natural coverage
• Hydrating and smoothing
• Vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free

This foundation stick is ideal for a subtle, no-makeup makeup look with a radiant, dewy finish.

ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Turn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation

For full coverage that lasts all day, look no further than Patrick Starrr’s ONE/SIZE foundation. This long-wear formula is waterproof, sweatproof, and made with only 16 minimal ingredients to deliver a flawless matte finish.

Shades: 38
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte

Key Features:

• Water and sweatproof
• Blur and smoothing effect
• Non-comedogenic
• Long-lasting and full coverage

If you’re after a full-coverage foundation that can withstand anything, this is your new go-to for all-day wear.

Whether you’re looking for a full-coverage matte finish or a sheer, natural glow, there’s a new foundation for every need this season. With hydrating formulas, skin-blurring effects, and long-lasting wear, these foundations are more than just makeup—they’re skincare-infused beauty essentials that your skin will love. —Alexandra Aulicino