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From concealer to CC cream: Best base makeup to try in 2026

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Monachino, A. (2026, September 15). From concealer to CC cream: Best base makeup to try in 2026. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/the-curator/12058556/best-base-makeup/

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Global News · collected 2026-09-15 · by Adriana Monachino

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The Curator highlights the best base makeup products for 2026, featuring items like concealers, CC creams, foundations, and primers from brands such as Maybelline and Summer Fridays. The article details specific products known for their hydrating properties, light coverage, and skin benefits, including ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. Each product is described based on its unique features and effects on the skin.
Written by AI on 2026-09-15, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

In 2026, beauty experts at globalnews.ca recommend several base makeup products for achieving various skin goals without heavy coverage. Featured brands include Maybelline, Summer Fridays, and Merit. One standout product is a concealer from The Curator that brightens dark circles and corrects redness with the help of Haloxyl. Additionally, there's a lightweight foundation that provides sheer coverage while still allowing freckles to show through naturally. These products aim to smooth, brighten, and blur imperfections for an overall fresh finish. The site notes it may earn commissions from purchases made via its links.

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📰 Makeup Trends 2026
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Adriana Monachino
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Topics

Curator Haloxyl Maybelline Merit Summer Fridays

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Curator ORG · 1× Hourglass ORG · 1× Maybelline ORG · 1× Merit ORG · 1× Summer Fridays ORG · 1×

Narrative

Mineral-rich seawater and naturally derived ingredients help smooth, brighten, and blur the look of dark spots, pores, fine lines, and imperfections for a fresh finish.
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From concealer to CC cream: Best base makeup to try in 2026 · assertive framing

Claims (21 extracted, 1 hedged)

The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. asserted
we → decide → topics
When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. uncertain
we → purchase → commission
Getting your base just right isn’t always about full coverage. asserted
base → get → coverage
Whether you want to blur imperfections, even out your complexion or simply add a little glow, your search for the right base makeup starts here. asserted
search → want → makeup
Standout options from brands including Maybelline, Summer Fridays and Merit make it easier to find your perfect match. asserted
it → include → match
This cult-favourite concealer does more than cover. asserted
concealer → do → more
It brightens dark circles, blurs the look of fine lines and blemishes, and helps correct redness for a fresh, well-rested look. asserted
It → brighten → look
Infused with Haloxyl, it’s an easy everyday essential for a brighter, smoother-looking under-eye. asserted
it → infuse → eye
Experience lightweight coverage that lets freckles peek through. asserted
freckles → experience → coverage
This barely-there formula is perfect for days when you desire a touch of hydration, courtesy of skin-loving emollients squalene, vitamin E and avocado oil. asserted
you → desire → emollients
The rich, creamy formula hydrates and smooths skin, creating the perfect base for makeup while leaving your complexion soft and fresh. asserted
formula → hydrate → complexion
The foundation that checks off all the boxes–this soft glow formula is powered by light-diffusing pigments inspired by Hourglass’s bestselling powders. asserted
formula → check → powders
Hyaluronic acid promotes hydration, while the buildable medium coverage evens tone without ever looking (or feeling) heavy. asserted
coverage → promote → tone
A cult classic, this talc-free loose powder foundation is made with just a handful of mineral ingredients that’s gentle on sensitive complexions. asserted
that → make → complexions
The buildable, breathable formula won’t clog pores and delivers a natural, filter-like finish. asserted
formula → clog → finish
Blur imperfections with just a swipe and enjoy long-lasting, light-to-medium coverage as skin-loving fatty acids magically smooth and condition your complexion. asserted
acids → blur → complexion
This lightweight tinted moisturizer gives skin a boost of hydration and natural-looking coverage. asserted
moisturizer → tint → hydration
Mineral-rich seawater and naturally derived ingredients help smooth, brighten, and blur the look of dark spots, pores, fine lines, and imperfections for a fresh finish. asserted
seawater → derive → finish
This multitasking CC cream is your foundation and skincare in one. asserted
cream → multitaske → one
Medium-to-full coverage evens out skin tone and leaves a smooth, shine-free finish, while hyaluronic acid, peptides, and niacinamide help hydrate and refresh skin. asserted
acid → even → skin
Plus, SPF helps protect against sun damage. asserted
SPF → help → damage
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