Maria Katrina Paras

Best Foundations of Filipino Millennials and Gen Zs

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<p>These days, it seems that words like “holy grail” and “best”, plus insert x makeup product here, are becoming nothing more than just buzzwords to catch a viewer’s attention mid-scroll or something you slap on to a title to make the algorithm happy. But what are people actually using in real life these days? Which ones are sitting on someone’s vanity? Those that have been repurchased over and over again because it’s just that good. In other words, which products merit being awarded their superlative status?</p><p>As your beauty detectives, we’re serious about finding out actual answers!</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759132618757Metro Style Best Foundations.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><p>An area we’re specifically exploring today is <strong>foundations</strong>. Like the name suggests, it’s the building block of a good makeup day. Do your base right, and everything usually follows. It also just happens to be a staple that heavily relies on peer or expert recommendation, as there are so many options to choose from. Not to mention, in this economy, it’s a commitment to go from just “add to cart” to “proceed to checkout” for a full bottle!</p><p>In this series, we’ve covered our bases and asked people from different generations, with <strong>ages ranging from 24 to 50</strong>, about their <strong>favorite </strong><strong>foundation</strong>, their shade (so you can find your shade twin!), and what they love about their chosen base. Find out which ones are preferred by those who have oily or dry skin, what foundation finish is popular, and which foundations got the double stamp of approval (hint: two are from Filipino beauty brands!)</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelinedelacruz_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Angeline Dela Cruz</strong></a><strong>, 29 </strong></div><p>Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint in N3</p><p>“Long wear, no transfer, natural glow, and the finish is beautiful! I fell in love with this foundation because it sets beautifully by itself! I love a skin-like finish on the skin.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759121419842Angeline dela Cruz.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatbellathinks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Bella Gonzales</strong></a><strong>, 29 </strong></div><p>Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Foundation in Warm Beige</p><p>“Just as the name states—it’s truly weightless and looks so much like my skin, and it still looks great even on my worst skin days.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759121829878Bella Gonzales.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/legenczari/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Czari Domingo</strong></a><strong>, 30</strong></div><p>Benefit Porefessional Foundation in 9C</p><p>“I love it ‘cause it blurs my skin and looks better the longer I have it on!”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759122066794Czari Domingo.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/deileoy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>David Leoy</strong></a><strong>, 29</strong></div><p>Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick in Cool Rosy</p><p>“It survives the beach heat, never spills in the plane, pocketable for the office, and easily blends using the fingertips or any brush to make the skin look natural-buttery; a product that works hard and smart for you.”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759122275353David Leoy.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/esaisanosa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Esai Sañosa</strong></a><strong>, 24</strong></div><p>ISSY Active Foundation in NL2.5</p><p>“As someone with textured skin, it really gives a &#x27;my skin but better&#x27; look. I also get the most compliments whenever I wear it, since it really works well with my other base and make-up products <em>kaya</em> flawless talaga the final lewkkkk. Plus points also that it doesn&#x27;t settle on my dry patches—so rest assured that this foundation is dry skin girlie-approved!”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759122641736Esai Sañosa.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/abboudfiras/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Firas Abboud</strong></a><strong>, 31</strong></div><p>NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Punjab</p><p>“It’s my go-to foundation because it ticks all the boxes—medium coverage, lightweight, and so skin-like!”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759122828233Firas Abboud.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gabbydario/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Gabby Dario</strong></a><strong>, 32</strong></div><p>Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in 3W1 Tawny</p><p>“My ride-or-die—it never lets me down, whether I’m braving dry winters or Manila’s humidity. I can sheer it out for a “no-makeup” vibe or layer it up when I need that flawless, full-glam moment.”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759123186513Gabby Dario.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hkfasad/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Hannah Asad</strong></a><strong>, 28</strong></div><p>ONE/SIZE Turn Up The Base Full Beat Liquid Foundation in 1N</p><p>I’m a One Size stan forever—from the primers, powders, blushes, and even foundation! It’s the most perfect foundation for my extremely oily skin and for hot and humid Manila! It’s full coverage, matte, lightweight, and wears up to 16 hours!</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759123383872Hannah Asad.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/inaroaaa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Roa</strong></a><strong>, 32</strong></div><p>Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in 1W2 Sand</p><p>“I love it because it’s my exact shade and it has that flawless filter effect. Pro tip: I mix it with some Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter in 2 Fair for a glowy effect.”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759124032722Ina Roa.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsjendeleon/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Jen de Leon</strong></a><strong>, 37</strong></div><p>Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in 4</p><p>“It&#x27;s like my skin but better!”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759125362426Jen de Leon.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyjosh/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Kim Luna</strong></a><strong>, 25</strong></div><p>MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid in NC15</p><p>“It feels so fresh and lightweight! It’s like I’m not wearing anything, but still evens out my skin perfectly.”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759125586670Kim Luna.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindserlandsen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lindsey Endsarlen</strong></a><strong>, 26</strong></div><p>Maybelline Superstay Lumi Matte Foundation in 130</p><p>“My holy grail foundation that’s extremely light on skin that gives off a matte glow!”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759125899672Lindsey Endsarlen.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/m1ssjadeso/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>M1ss Jade So</strong></a><strong>, 26 </strong></div><p>Kryolan TV Paint Stick in 01 White </p><p>“My favorite foundation is Kryolan TV Paint Stick because it has different uses, either as a highlighter, ‘yung inner T-Zone, or for cutting the crease!”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759126134133M1ss Jade So.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nikkiviolaa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Nikki Viola</strong></a><strong>, 35</strong></div><p>Enigma Beauty Skintroduction Longwear Foundation in Light</p><p>“My lifesaver for a full day of event coverage and hosting!”</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759126299793Nikki Viola.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/oliviasylvia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Olivia Sylvia Estrada</strong></a><strong>, 30-something</strong></div><p>Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Foundation in 15N</p><p>“My latest favorite foundation is the Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Foundation. (I got mine via Sephora PH!) The shade I am using is 15N. It’s my go-to foundation at the moment because a thin layer gives me lots of coverage, so it doesn’t feel heavy. It doesn’t highlight my texture, and it looks great in photos. There’s a bit of glitter in it, but I don’t mind it, and considering I am an oily-combi girl!”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759130616006Olivia Estrada.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/patadelosreyes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patricia Delos Reyes</strong></a><strong>, 25</strong></div><p>YSL Beauty Touche Éclat Glow-Pact Cushion in BR20 Cool Ivory</p><p>“[It’s] my favorite foundation because its silky-thin finish brings out my natural, healthy glow!”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759126990092Pata de los Reyes.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/queenietaooo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Queenie Tao</strong></a><strong>, 27</strong></div><p>ISSY Active Foundation in OT 4.5</p><p>“Perfect foundation shade for olive undertoned morena!”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759127150571Queenie Tao.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMIV1kBBy4I/?img_index=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Rasha Hizon</strong></a><strong>, 36 </strong></div><p>Haus Labs Triclone™ Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 210 Light Medium Neutral</p><p>“Hydrating, dewy, and wears down beautifully—Photoshop in a bottle!”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759127361932Rasha Hizon.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/goglowgo_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sab Go</strong></a><strong>, 30</strong></div><p>NARS Light Reflecting™️ Foundation in Punjab or Patagonia</p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s been one of my favorite base products for days when I want a more natural finish. It has coverage, it&#x27;s buildable, but magically leaves a skin-like appearance.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759127714938Sab Go.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/_tammygirl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Tammy Au-Miguel</strong></a><strong>, 38</strong></div><p>Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick in 1N</p><p>&quot;The Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick is a game-changer for customizable, buildable coverage. Its lightweight formula comfortably conceals imperfections while allowing your natural beauty to shine. With a soft blurring effect, it smooths texture, minimizes pores, and provides a skin-like finish.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759128833113Tammy Au-Miguel.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/udyyyona/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Udy Ona</strong></a><strong>, 30</strong></div><p>Enigma Beauty Skintroduction Longwear Liquid Foundation in Warm Beige</p><p>“This foundation’s my go-to for everyday and events! It’s lightweight, lasts all day, has buildable coverage, sets on its own, and even has skincare in it!”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759129234778Udy Ona.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vicperezz_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Vic Perez</strong></a><strong>, 29</strong></div><p>L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Tinted Serum Foundation in 4-5 Medium</p><p>“Skincare + makeup hybrid, lightweight, skin-like with medium coverage that lasts all day. It’s really my skin, but better.”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759129477099Vic Perez.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wandachen_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Wanda Chen</strong></a><strong>, 30</strong></div><p>Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation in Ivory</p><p>“It gives me that nice dewy glow, nothing heavy or cakey, just how I like it.”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759129665059Wanda Chen.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/xengzulueta/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Xeng Zuleta</strong></a><strong>, 50</strong></div><p>HUDA Beauty EASY BLUR Foundation in Coconut</p><p>“My favorite foundation at the moment is HUDA Beauty EASY BLUR in the shade Coconut. It’s a weightless, serum‑like foundation containing 1.5% niacinamide and pore‑blurring silica for a long‑wearing, air‑brushed finish that feels like a real‑life filter.”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759129936761Xeng Zulueta.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eatswithyana/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Yana Lui</strong></a><strong>, 30</strong></div><p>Laneige Neo Cushion Glow in 23N1 Sand</p><p>“It gives me that light and effortless, radiant, healthy glow, all day long.”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759130180743Yana Lui.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/zhiedge/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Zhiedge</strong></a><strong>, 32</strong></div><p>Haus Labs Triclone™ Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 175 Light Neutral</p><p>‘’The best example for clean and conscious beauty!’’</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759130378763Zhiedge.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div>

<p>As your beauty detectives, we’re serious about finding out this generation's best foundations in the market today!</p>

As your beauty detectives, we’re serious about finding out this generation's best foundations in the market today!

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