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While it can be difficult to find a foundation which matches your skin tone and leaves you with a long-lasting, flawless finish, the arrival of summer also brings sweat and sun into the equation! We already know that it is vital to wear SPF to protect our skin from the damaging effects of the sun’s UV rays, but layering sunscreen over your foundation can often produce a heavy, saturated or cakey effect. Just in time for balmy days at the beach, we’ve curated our roundup of SPF enriched foundations, which are said to provide reliable sun protection and work to combat oily skin with lightweight formulas. Don’t let Mr. Sun stop you from achieving flawless skin, and be sure to add the following summer-ready essentials to your makeup kit.

1) MAC Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation, $33: The Mac Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation claims to be ideal for any skin type, and to offer a water-like formula which sets to a satin finish. As a result, the product is said to be a safe option both for acne prone, dry, and oily faced-complexions. The formula also claims to include the added benefit of SPF 30. Meanwhile, antioxidant-rich ingredients like vitamin E, lecithin, apple and watermelon extract and sodium hyaluronate are all said to repair the skin from the effects of sun damage.

2) Bare Minerals Bareskin Brightening Serum Foundation SPF 20, $39: Bareskin Brightening Serum Foundation SPF 20 claims to be a lightweight foundation with buildable coverage and a dewy finish. The product states that it is perfect for those with normal, dry or sensitive skin, as it is non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and free of silicone, parabens and fragrance. The formula is meant for those seeking a natural and moisturizing makeup look. The formula also claims to provide broad spectrum sun protection and anti-aging benefits, through the use of mineral active titanium dioxide.

3) Shiseido Sun Protection Liquid Foundation SPF 42, $47: Shiseido’s Sun Protection Liquid Foundation states that it offers SPF 42 sun protection, due to the titanium dioxide-enriched sunscreen included in the formula . It also claims to  provides a blendable and lightweight effect. The foundation is said to offer skin a sheer matte finish, which promises that it will not leave your face feeling heavy or layered. The water-resistant formula is also said to make a great option for active and outdoor wear, while the silicone-enhanced fluid claims to stay in place and to work for for normal to oily skin types.

4) Benefit Big Easy SPF 35, $49: Benefit’s Big Easy SPF 35 cream-to-powder formula is said to create a matte, airbrushed effect. The lightweight product claims to almost melt on your skin, and with some blending is said to dry to become a matte, stay all day finish. This velvety formula also claims to balance moisture and to control oil, for makeup which can withstand humidity. This non-comedogenic formula claims to protects skin with an SPF of 35 and to help fight free radicals for skin protection.

5) NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Powder Foundation SPF 24, $63: NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Powder Foundation SPF 24 states that it will provide light, buildable coverage and to also leave a satin matte finish. As is the case for most powder foundations, this formula claims to work most effectively for oily to combination skin types. Meanwhile, the product also contains a combination of in-part titanium dioxide (8.3%) sunscreen, and is said to last all day on the visage.