Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk
The benchmark. Every facialist in London recommends it, every makeup artist uses it. The finish is genuinely unlike anything else.
Coverage: Medium
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless
Buildable coverage that does not settle into dry patches. The 24-hour wear claim is broadly accurate. One of London's most-purchased foundations.
Coverage: Medium-full
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear
The longwear foundation that does not punish dry skin. Thirty-five shades, excellent undertone matching, comfortable all-day wear.
Coverage: Medium-full
Dior Backstage Face and Body
Water-based formula that gives a natural skin finish. Beloved by makeup artists for its buildability and the way it photographs.
Coverage: Light-medium
Tower 28 Sunnydays SPF 30
The American import that London beauty editors have adopted. Tinted SPF that works as a foundation for minimal makeup days.
Coverage: Sheer
