Irish Tatler Beauty Awards 2019: Foundation, Concealer

All the products needed for an immaculate complexion.

We've been through the stand-out skincare and S.O.S face-savers, so 'what's up next' we hear you ask!

Well, dreamy, flawless skin quite frankly. The Holy Trinity of foundation, concealer and finishers that make you seem as though you're perennially standing in front of a ring-light.

So, first things first...

Bases

These hero foundations and buttery bases create a beautifully buffed blank canvas on which to build your makeup masterpiece. From skin-mimicking sheer to complete coverage, we’ve rounded up a selection that will truly ace your base.

Winners

Clockwise from front

Mineral Blend Foundation, €18.95, Vichy - SHOP

Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation, €33, Bare Minerals - SHOP

Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream, €39, It Cosmetics - SHOP

HD Liquid Coverage Foundation, €8, Catrice - SHOP

Hollywood Flawless Filter, €40, Charlotte Tilbury - SHOP

Les Beiges Eau De Teint, €60, Chanel - SHOP

Dream Urban Cover, €14.99, Maybelline - SHOP

Concealers

Where cult meets classic meets new-gen, these cover-ups should be shouted about. Whether you’re after colour correction, dark circle concealment or under-eye brightening, there’s a gem for you to try. Concealers have come so far – and in 2019, they've got a lot of work to do for the ‘always on’ generation.

Winners

Clockwise from front:

Liquid Concealer, €7, 3ina X Primark - In Penneys stores only

DermaBlend Colour Corrector in Yellow, €15, Vichy - SHOP

Instant Under Eye Concealer, €18, AYU - SHOP

Power Fabric Concealer, €37, Giorgio Armani - SHOP

Bye Bye Under Eye, €29, It Cosmetics - SHOP

Touche Éclat High Cover Radiant Concealer, €35, YSL - SHOP

Skin-Finishers

Matte, shimmer, glow, shine or all-out sparkle – it’s your choice, but choose wisely. A perfectly placed wash of bronze on tired skin can transform a face, while a slick of highlight makes or breaks a Boomerang...Find that good light, in real life as well as in your makeup bag.