Per-fekt

Not only does this Skin Perfecting Gel keep your skin looking naturally fresh and semi-matte throughout the day, but it smoothes over imperfections and just leaves behind the most flawless airbrush finish minus the pore-clogging ingredients of heavier foundations. I use it in place of foundation, before foundation, after foundation, whenever. It's foolproof — just tap it all over your face, layering for coverage, and go — and perfect for keeping things looking fresh long after it's been applied. I'm pretty ingredients-conscious, too, and I love that this one only has, like, six. Downside: an almost-$60 price tag is daunting, but it's worth it for the amount of product you receive alone, never mind how expensive it makes your skin look and feel (and the fact that you might not need to buy any other face makeup ever again). I swear it does — like silk! [$57.50, Per-fekt Beauty]