Despite having a fairly rigorous skin care regime, I prefer to keep my makeup game on the low-maintenance side. Barring big events or a glam night out, it’s rare to see me sporting more than the bare minimum: I’m simply not trading precious sleep time for primping. That said, I’m certainly not stepping outside the house with my skin looking anything less than ethereal, which is where a stick foundation comes in extra handy.
Stick foundations are convenient and incredibly easy to use, even for makeup newbies. Below, I’ve rounded up a few of the best stick foundations available. For the most part, they have expansive shade ranges that provide a variety of options for all skin tones. We also included some options that offer comparatively fewer shades but remain popular with customers.
Stick Versus Liquid Foundations
As opposed to liquid foundations, stick foundations have a slightly thicker, creamy consistency that easily blends and is highly versatile. They can be used for full face coverage or as a concealer if you only need a bit of a touch-up on small areas, like when you want to cover up pimples or random patchy redness.
I find that stick foundations have a more natural-looking finish and are easier to layer on if you want more coverage in certain areas, making it possible to customize your glow and matte levels. You can use a small amount of well-blended and sheered-out stick foundation one day for minimal, dewy coverage, and add a bit more of the same foundation another day for a thicker, matte finish.
