Welcome, Lykkers! Foundation is definitely one of those makeup products that always feels like a work in progress. What works for my skin can change with the weather, the season, and even how my skin is behaving that week.

I have oily, acne-prone skin, but winter is a little different because my skin gets lighter and noticeably drier. Because of that, finding a foundation that can keep up with all those changes has become its own little journey.

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation

This is easily one of my favorites. A friend with dry skin actually recommended it to me, which made me curious because I have oily skin, but it ended up working really well for me too. I love that the coverage is flexible. It can be built up when I want more coverage, or sheered out to give more of a natural, skin-tint-like finish.

Saie Glowy Super Skin

I hadn't tried any Saie face products before this one, so I was honestly just excited to give it a shot. So far, I really love it. It's still too new in my routine for me to call it my number-one foundation, but I've been reaching for it even more than my NARS lately. One thing that really impressed me was how it held up during a zoo trip.

Chantecaille Future Skin

Chantecaille Future Skin has a lightweight, fresh texture that gives the complexion a natural-looking finish without feeling overly heavy. I like how it can even out the appearance of the skin while still letting some of its natural dimension show through. It’s a lovely option for days when I want my makeup to look polished but still feel comfortable and effortless.

Makeup by Mario SurrealSkin Foundation

I know so many people love this foundation, which makes my experience with it even more disappointing. I just cannot seem to make it work for my skin. I'm not sure whether my oily skin is the issue, but the foundation breaks down pretty quickly on me. After a couple of hours, I can already see areas where the foundation has disappeared completely.

Right now, NARS Light Reflecting Foundation and Saie Glowy Super Skin are the two I'm enjoying the most. NARS has already proven itself in my routine, while Saie is the newer one that has been surprisingly exciting to use. I definitely want to keep testing Saie, especially since it's still so new to me, but for now, both are getting plenty of wear.