Find Your Perfect FoundationBy the Editors of Southern LivingWed, June 15, 2016 at 6:02 PM UTCAnyone can give the appearance of beautiful, flawless skin with these new foundations specially made for problem skin. Have fine lines, oily skin or redness? Check out our favorite foundations for a great complexion.New formulas containing silicones (to smooth over rough surfaces), light-diffusing pigments (to illuminate dark areas) or sunscreen and antioxidants (to protect from environmental damage and fade brown spots) make it easy to have a smooth complexion and even skin tone. Learn how to correctly apply foundation For those of us with oily skin, oil-free makeup is the way to go. To keep shine at bay, search labels for the words “velvet,” “satin” or “matte.” Stop breakouts with acne-clearing agents such as salicylic acid, which unclogs pores and kills bacteria.Women with sensitive skin should choose formulas free of preservatives, fragrances, talc and chemicals, which can cause irritation. Do a patch test on your neck for all new products to see if a reaction occurs.1 of 61 of 6Find your Perfect Foundation2 of 6Anyone can give the appearance of beautiful, flawless skin with these new foundations specially made for problem skin. Have fine lines, oily skin or redness? Check out our favorite foundations for a great complexion.Even Out Tone and Texture3 of 6New formulas containing silicones (to smooth over rough surfaces), light-diffusing pigments (to illuminate dark areas) or sunscreen and antioxidants (to protect from environmental damage and fade brown spots) make it easy to have a smooth complexion and even skin tone. Learn how to correctly apply foundation Minimize Lines and Wrinkles4 of 6Control Oil or Pimples5 of 6For those of us with oily skin, oil-free makeup is the way to go. To keep shine at bay, search labels for the words “velvet,” “satin” or “matte.” Stop breakouts with acne-clearing agents such as salicylic acid, which unclogs pores and kills bacteria.Tone Down Redness6 of 6Women with sensitive skin should choose formulas free of preservatives, fragrances, talc and chemicals, which can cause irritation. Do a patch test on your neck for all new products to see if a reaction occurs.A flawless face starts with the perfect foundation. Learn how to find the perfect match for your skin, and use it to hide dark spots, wrinkles and redness.About Our Ads