The 16 Foundations Top Makeup Artists Use on Celebs

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Michelle Clark: MAC Studio-Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation

“MAC Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation is a beautiful weightless hydrating formula that smooths texture and evens out tone to create a radiant plump skin," says MAC senior artist Michelle Clark. "I love this formula so much because it’s packed with skin care superfoods like olive and jojoba oil as well as antioxidants and hyaluronic acid to help retain moisture. It makes all skin look better instantly providing a veil of coverage, a healthy glow, and a believable finish that’s virtually undetectable."

She continues: "I haven’t found a skin tone or texture that it doesn’t work on. It works harmoniously with our Hyper Real Skincare. Start with the Hyper Real Serumizer to retexturize and strengthen the skin's barrier and top it off with some Hyper Real Skincanvas Balm in places that need extra hydration. This formula really loves to be applied with a dense brush to ensure optimal coverage (MAC 170S). No need to set it unless you tend to get very shiny throughout the day.“

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If you've ever wished you could take a peek into your favorite celebrity's medicine cabinet or makeup bag, we can relate. You're currently among people who pause, screenshot, and zoom in on Instagram posts and TikTok videos to see what products are lining a star's vanity. It's always fun to learn about a celeb's must-have products — the items they reach for constantly and actually buy for themselves. Already we know what a handful of celebrities smell like and the lip combos they re-create time and time again, but now, we're rounding up the foundations they use.

Many people are picky about their foundation; they have a go-to and stay loyal to it for years. That means shopping for a new option can be tricky, but if a product earns a celebrity's stamp of approval (organically, that is), that piques our interest. It's even better when a star is introduced to a foundation by their makeup artist, which is the case for Meghan Markle. That's how you know it's really worth a try.

These celebrity-approved foundations range in price, and the brands range from high-end companies like Dior to affordable drugstore heroes like NYX Professional Makeup. Whether you're looking for something full coverage and matte or lightweight with a barely there finish, there's something for you on this list. If you're on the hunt for a new option or just curious about what stars use on their face, keep scrolling.