The top three best-selling foundations in Australia

Finding the right foundation to suit your lifestyle and skin type can be a tedious task.

So to make the decision a little easier, Mecca Australia has unveiled its three best-selling foundations as an ‘indispensable guide’ for women across the country.

While more expensive than your typical pharmacy or supermarket picks, these foundations are sure to be the star of your makeup bag with their nourishing formulas and glow-enhancing ingredients. 

1. TOO FACED BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION, $57

This best-selling favourite has won awards the world over for its ‘your skin but better’ formula that comes in 35 shades.  

The light-weight oil-free makeup remains flawless for as long as eight hours and has been described as a bottle of ‘skin finishing magic’ by fans. 

The formula is infused with alpine rose, and while matte, it adds a dose of radiance for a ‘lit from within glow’. 

It also contains coconut water, which provides instant and sustained hydration by deeply imparting water-soluble vitamins within the skin and hyaluronic acid, which  is famous for holding up-to 500x it’s own body weight in water.

The light-weight oil-free makeup remains flawless for as long as eight hours and has been described as a bottle of ‘skin finishing magic’ by fans

The formula is infused with alpine rose, and while matte, it adds a dose of radiance for a ‘lit from within glow’

The foundation has 1,776 five-star reviews from thrilled customers who became instant fans after the first use.

‘This is the best I’ve ever used. This foundation was recommended to me and I have never looked back. It is so beautiful to wear, feels amazing on and it’s easy to build up to higher coverage,’ one woman wrote.

‘I purchased this a few weeks ago as my previous one ran out and it works like gold! Full coverage not too cakey with a beautiful glowy feature! It also brings out your natural features and does not feel heavy on the face at all. A must buy,’ another added. 

This breakthrough oil-free matte foundation is ‘crafted to leave you with a skin-like finish’

2. NARS SOFT MATTE COMPLETE FOUNDATION, $57

This breakthrough oil-free matte foundation is ‘crafted to leave you with a skin-like finish’ that delivers the brand’s famous Anti-Oxidation Complex that helps prevent colour shifting while protecting skin from pollution and blue-light damage.

The brand promises 16-hour wear thanks to its oil absorbing powders and a smooth, mattified look that’s both transfer and shine-proof.   

Key features of the formula include optimal diffusing powder that maximises light diffusion with spherical surface powders, micro-algae extract that helps balance the appearance of excess sebum and hyaluronic acid that helps hydrate skin and maintain its moisture balance.

The brand promises 16-hour wear thanks to its oil absorbing powders and a smooth, mattified look that’s both transfer and shine-proof

‘I’ve used this foundation three times now, it gives you flawless looking skin. Great coverage and doesn’t feel heavy at all on the face,’ one fan wrote.

‘I had been wanting to try this for so long but it was sold out due to the hype, and I finally got it recently with the restock and it did not disappoint. It’s so smoothing but not heavy; it feels like I’m wearing nothing but looks like I’ve been airbrushed. It’s my new holy grail,’ another added.

This oil-free liquid foundation promises ‘non-creasing, true colour that won’t budge’

3. ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR STAY-IN-PLACE MAKEUP, $60

This foundation has been a cult favourite for years, with the buildable, matte yet natural coverage foundation a must-have for thousands of happy customers.  

The oil-free liquid foundation promises ‘non-creasing, true colour that won’t budge’ and is both lightweight and comfortable to wear.

It also claims to be sweat, humidity and heat-resistant and promises a staggering 24-hours of staying power.

This foundation has been a cult favourite for years, with the buildable, matte yet natural coverage foundation a must-have for thousands of happy customers

‘I’ve been using this foundation on and off for close to eight years now and I’ve tried multiple different foundation brands in the meantime but I always find myself coming back. Amazing coverage, long wear, transfer proof and the best colour range! Can’t recommend it enough,’ one woman wrote.

‘I have tried so many big brand foundations, but this is hands down the best! Full coverage, lasts all day, flawless base. What more could you ask for?!’ Another added.