Glimmily

1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation Air-light texture melts into skin and naturally evens out redness and imperfections. 10ml, $49 USD.

“From the first swipe, I was obsessed with how naturally it blended into my skin. It goes on as light as lotion but covers bumps and texture so well. It sets fast, so use a brush first then pat with a latex puff for a flawless base.” – Jung Bo-young, makeup director

2. Dior Prestige Le Micro-Fluide Teint de Rose Foundation SPF 30 PA+++ A serum foundation packed with all the vitality and softness of rose. Rich micro-nutrients give skin a healthy glow. 30ml, $188 USD.

“A little goes a long way—the spreadability and coverage are *chef’s kiss*. You can layer it without it looking cakey, building up transparent radiance without excess shine or greasiness. Think matte skin with soft spotlights shining on it.” – Kim Mi-gu, freelance beauty editor

3. Vidivici Black Perfection Cover Fit Cushion A cushion foundation that gives skin a pearly glow. Micro cover powder melts into skin for delicate luminosity. 15g, $34 USD.

“The bouncy, moderately thick texture adheres seamlessly to cover blemishes. It finishes powdery and leaves skin looking clean and smooth. The lasting power is strong enough that you won’t need touch-ups.” – Hwang Hae-un, freelance beauty editor

4. Tom Ford Architecture Radiance Hydrating Foundation Lightweight but dense coverage with just one layer. Creates a dimensional, subtle glow from every angle. 30ml, $95 USD.

“Perfect if you want restrained radiance. It keeps my combination skin—which usually gets oily everywhere right after makeup—matte while adding luxurious sheen. It’s like wearing cream foundation with just-right coverage and skin-smoothing effects.” – Lee Sook-kyung, makeup artist

5. YSL Beauty All Hours Glow Foundation Formula with 81% skincare ingredients delivers radiance from within. The dewy formula doesn’t oxidize or break down over time. 25ml, $65 USD.

“The packaging is so lovely—just holding it is satisfying. The moisturizing formula sinks right in, leaving subtle radiance while light coverage preserves your natural skin texture. Even with outdoor activities, your complexion stays even all day.” – Yoon Hwi-jin, freelance beauty editor

6. Hera Reflection Skin Glow Foundation Blending serum texture packed with various sizes of hyaluronic acid creates a transparent hydration glow. Enhanced adhesion. 30g, $66 USD.

“The glide-on formula delivers inner radiance without needing separate highlighter. After 5-6 hours, the subtle glow stays put, and even the when makeup slightly breaks down, skin texture stays intact—which actually looks more natural.” – Kim Shin-young, makeup artist

7. Benefit The POREfessional Foundation Covers pores and texture smoothly and evenly like a filter. Semi-matte texture with an excellent powdery, soft finish. 30ml, $47 USD.

“Silky texture adheres smoothly and keeps complexion bright for hours. Apply a small amount with a brush, then layer once more with a puff for a neat base without visible pores. This foundation nails the ideal balance between coverage and comfortable application.” – Seo Ah-reum, makeup artist

Sources: W Korea