10 Foundations Serving Up Full Coverage Without Making Your Forehead Flake

Finding a foundation that doesn't cling on to parched patches of skin or accentuate flaky areas is no mean feat.

We've found the best full-coverage foundations, the best foundation for acne and even the all-time make-up artist approved best foundation ever. But, when our skin's feeling a little parched and we can't bear to see our forehead foundation flake off a mere ten minutes after applying it, we need something more specific.

'Dry skin should be tackled from the base; primers and moisturisers are a great start, however, it is best to avoid mattifying foundations and instead, opt for formulas that are hydrating or have hydrating ingredients such as, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E,' advises pro make-up artist Nikita Baffour.

'Water-based, sheer/medium foundations are better suited options for drier skin types and gives a softer, luminous finish,' she continues.

Enter ELLE's best foundation for dry skin edit. From water-based to oil-free, barely-there to luxuriously creamy, these are the foundations you should be investing in.