Summer Skin Switch-Up The alternative CC creams in every finish
Beauty routines often take a lengthier route to tackle when it comes to summer - hair gets frizzier, gel nail polish lasts a friction of the time, and foundation starts to melt before you’ve barely started your day.
First port of call: switch out your ‘normal’ foundation with a lighter, more summer-friendly version. To streamline your search, Lane Crawford matches the three most common foundation finishes with our three favourite lighter formulas that give a similar end result.
MATTE
If you use a matte foundation like… Estée Lauder's Double Wear Stay-In-Place
A foundation with a matte finish makes any shine on the skin disappear, and dries down to a solid opaque finish.
Swap it with… Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion Brightening
This soft matte finish formula from Sulwhasoo keeps shine at bay thanks to its clever oil-capture system. It’s also pumped with powerful natural extracts, including liquorice and magnolia exact, to purify and even skin tone.
Top tips: You can keep your matt look staying put all day long with the “baking” technique; simply apply a generous coat of powder in the key areas with a fluffy brush, leave to set for 10 minutes and dust away to reveal a flawless finish.
SATIN
If you wear satin foundation like… Bobbie Brown Skin Foundation
A satin finish is the middle ground between matte and dewy. It aims to mimic the skin’s natural glow, meaning it doesn’t look wet or flat.
Swap it with… By Terry Cellularose Moisturizing CC Cream
A featherlight satin-finish formula that’s suitable for all skin types. Bonus points - it’s made with pure botanical technology to boost skin with the goodness of antioxidants and anti-ageing ingredients too.
DEWY
If you wear dewy foundation like… Yves Saint Laurent's Touche Éclat Le Teint
Ideal for dry or dehydrated skin that tends to absorb product throughout the day, this formula’s dewy finish replicates the look of hyper-moisturised, glowing skin.
Swap it with… Cle de Peau Radiant Cushion Foundation
This lightweight moisture-rich CC cushion is a multi-action winner: it hydrates, refreshes and delivers instant radiance all day long, to give a fresh-looking finish.
Top tips: You can still apply the “baking” technique by mixing a highlighter in with setting powder for a dewy look.