A Featherlight Base

Sweltering summer weather means non-stop perspiration. Sweat and makeup don’t mix well. To help your makeup survive hot temperatures, you need to keep it light with right foundation that is weightless, waterproof, transfer-proof and long wearing for a fresh, flawless look all day long. This summer, we’ve got innovative products that combine buildable coverage and hydrating skincare, resisting sweat and humidity: the featherlight formulas leave the skin feeling fresh and comfortable, like you have nothing on, while seamlessly blending away imperfections so the skin looks gorgeous and velvety.

editor PARK JEESU photographer JOUNG JUNTAEK

몇 년 전, 갑자기 들이닥친 코로나 팬데믹 때문인지 사람들은 전보다 더욱 자연스러운

모습을 원하고 있다. 이에 화장을 한 듯 안 한 듯 투명한 무드를 연출하는 ‘베어 스킨’의

열풍은 2022년에도 지속될 예정이다. 하지만 자외선 지수가 높은 여름철에 아무것도

바르지 않고 밖에 나간다면 햇빛에 그을리거나, 수분 부족으로 피부가 망가질 수도 있다.

이럴 때는 ‘베어 스킨’ 트렌드를 유지하면서 외부 환경으로부터 피부 보습을 지킬 수

있는 에어리한 베이스 아이템이 제격이다. 무더운 여름철 공들인 메이크업이 무너지지

않게 해줄 스마트한 베이스를 찾는다면, 에센스처럼 얇게 밀착돼 온종일 산뜻하게

유지되는 리퀴드 파운데이션에 주목할 것. 정교한 커버력과 강력한 자외선 차단은 기본, 히알루론산과 글리세린 등을 함유해 피부 보습 기능까지 갖췄다. 메이크업이 무너지기

쉬운 여름철에는 쿠션 팩트를 이용한 수정 메이크업도 놓치지 말자. 단 무더운 여름 쿠션

팩트를 고를 때는 피부에 촉촉한 수분감을 더해 열감을

Poiret

Teint De Soie With a texture so light that it is barely noticeable, this luxurious silk fluid foundation adheres softly to the skin as soon as it is applied. It is an energy enhancer that quickly restores the vitality and the natural power of the skin while perfectly covering blemishes to keep the skin looking beautiful over a long period of time.

Le Pacte Crème This foundation balm has soft, cream-to-powder texture that applies smoothly on the skin while creating a bright radiant finish with luxurious radiance and transparent color. Containing lupinus albus (white lupin) seed extract, which has a natural brightening substance, it can be used as an illuminator, blusher, contour, and bronzer on any skin tone.

La Mer

The Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation SPF20 From sea-sourced ferments to proprietary complexes with exceptional self-generating powers, this lightweight buildable foundation instantly comforts and helps the skin look balanced throughout the day. As UV protection defends against future damage, it smooths imperfections while enhancing skin’s natural beauty, even in humidity.

The Luminous Lifting Cushion Foundation SPF 20 Combining iconic skincare and radiant coverage in one compact, this foundation with healing hydration from Miracle Broth™ and color capsule technology gives the skin a lift of luminosity for a fresh, flawless look and a plumper, firmer feel. This treatmentinfused compact offers quick-touch and buildable coverage with a naturally radiant finish.

Givenchy Beauty

Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Glow

This lightweight-finish foundation meets hydrating skincare for flawless coverage in the glow-enhancing formula. Enriched with illuminating and moisturizing ingredients such as nasturtium extract, it features a 12-hour glow for a fresh and luminous complexion and a 12-hour correction for a natural blurring effect.

Teint Couture Cushion Inspired by Antigona bag, a real couture accessory, this high-performance cushion foundation evens out the skin tone and instantly conceals imperfections for a velvety finish. Its waterproof and smudge-proof formula keeps the complexion looking flawless and shinefree thanks to its buildable coverage.

Nars

Pure Radiant Protection Aqua Glow Cushion Foundation Powered by the Light Reflecting Complex and 360° Defense Complex, this multi-action glow-booting shield helps protect from environmental stressors including urban pollution, blue light and carbon particles. The lightweight fluid formula feels weightless on the skin for comfortable wear as it retains water and locks in moisture for all-day hydration and optimal light reflection.

Light Reflecting Foundation Featuring Photochromic Technology, this advanced makeup-skincare hybrid foundation with a natural finish instantly blurs imperfections and smooths the look of textured skin and pores. It is a vegan formula that contains over 81% naturally derived ingredients, and is suitable for daily use on most skin types including sensitive skin.