The ultimate guide for base makeup lovers: 4 of the latest buzz‑worthy complexion launches—which one is your destined skin‑repairing hero?

As fall approaches, our base makeup needs shift from summer’s heavy-duty sweat resistance to a refined finish that combines a luxurious feel with deep skincare benefits. This year, major beauty brands are rolling out cutting-edge technology, from a cream foundation that transforms time into radiance through top, middle, and base notes of glow, to a luxurious primer that refracts light like a diamond, and a cushion foundation that creates a sculpted, spotlight-lit finish with just a few taps. Here, we break down 4 of the year’s most talked-about new base makeup launches to help you find your perfect match.

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New base makeup pick 1. SUQQU The Liquid Foundation e

For those seeking high-performance skincare benefits and naturally flowing radiance, SUQQU’s cream foundation has always been an irreplaceable classic. In its 10th year, the brand has introduced the newly reformulated The Liquid Foundation e. Its standout feature is an original concept of “top, middle, and base notes of glow”: a fresh, delicate radiance upon application; a soft, healthy-looking glow once it melds with the skin; and, even after hours of wear and sebum production, a refined glow created by transforming excess oil.

The foundation uses the new Glow Clarity System, which greatly reduces wax content to create an exceptionally skin-hugging, sheer veil. The formula also contains the TFe moisturizing complex, which includes hyaluronic acid and 13 Japanese beauty extracts. With 12 shades formulated for Asian skin tones, applying makeup becomes an incomparable luxury ritual.

New base makeup pick 2. Clé de Peau Beauté Skin Beauty Enhancer Primer

After 6 years, luxury skincare and makeup brand Clé de Peau Beauté has finally launched its new Skin Beauty Enhancer Primer. This primer combines 5 benefits in one: sun protection, long wear, firming, hydration, and radiance. Infused with precious opal powder and a moisturizing gel, it precisely captures and refracts light from every angle, giving skin the look of its own professional photo light.

The primer also contains the same concentration of “Diamond Lily Extract” as the brand’s signature LE SÉRUM, helping repair the skin barrier. Pair it with the classic Radiant Cream Foundation SPF25 PA++ for an impeccably flawless, satin-like diamond-radiant complexion with a high-end, bare-skin finish.

New base makeup pick 3. M·A·C Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation Cushion SPF 50+/PA+++

Modern city life moves at a rapid pace. Want to finish a polished base in 1 minute? M·A·C’s new Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation Cushion is an ideal choice. With up to 79% skincare ingredients and serum, one swipe boosts skin’s moisture by 2.3 times, creating a pro-level, dimensional glow that goes beyond Korean-style dewy skin.

It offers 12-hour wear as well as sweat and humidity resistance, while its lightweight, buildable creamy texture blends perfectly into the skin without feeling heavy or settling into lines. Gently blend out foundation with the limited-edition Pro Geisha Brush, offered during the promotion period, for a smooth, refined finish like a soft-focus filter.

New base makeup pick 4. SHISEIDO REVITALESSENCE Skin Glow Foundation Matte

For those who prefer a soft-matte finish or live in a humid climate, SHISEIDO’s REVITALESSENCE line welcomes the new Skin Glow Foundation Matte. It features the brand’s original Serum First technology, with micro matte capsules that control oil with a fresh outer layer, while Matte Gel within creates a clear, softly luminous matte finish.

The formula contains soothing repair ingredients and smoothing peptides to target pores and balance sebum. User testing found that it immediately reduces the look of skin shine by 96% after application, while providing 24 hours of long-lasting wear and oil control. If you prefer a dewy finish, choose the Skin Glow Foundation Dewy from the same line, or pair it with Skin Glow Setting Powder to enhance a flawless base.

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