Reviewed by Editors: Lawless Forget the Filler Foundation

Shopping for a foundation when you have sensitive, acne-prone skin is never easy. I’ve been a beauty editor for years now and have come up with somewhat of a checklist of things a foundation has to have in order for me to try it. For starters, it has to be noncomedogenic but, at the same time, must be hydrating enough for longer periods of wear and provide the right amount of coverage. It seems easy enough, but you’d be surprised how many formulas actually fall short. It’s rare I find one amazing enough to usurp my current favorite, but I’ve definitely found a contender.

If you’re a fan of Lawless and its Forget the Filler collection already, you’ll be just as jazzed as me to learn that the collection now includes a foundation. Like I said, it’s hard for me to find picks in this department I truly love that don’t break me out. I can count on one hand the number of formulas that work super well without triggering my skin, but Lawless has managed to achieve the (near) impossible. The newness is safe for acne-prone skin, provides an amazing amount of coverage, and doesn’t feel cakey or dry after a few hours. It’s a Christmas miracle! If you have similar skin and have been searching for the perfect foundation, you’re going to want to keep reading. I’m sharing all my thoughts on the new Lawless Forget the Filler Foundation ($43) below.

I like to apply this foundation using founder Annie Lawless’s technique. She starts by applying it with a brush and then smoothes it over with a sponge to give the skin a filtered appearance. According to Shelowitz and Lawless, applying the foundation with a brush first helps prevent the sponge from soaking up all the product on the initial lay-down. Then, it pats it into place to create the perfect base. I love using this technique. It’s so simple, yet I never thought of doing it. It really does help smooth out any areas on my face that tend to crease due to dehydration.

You can see what my skin looked like before applying this in the photo above. My main concerns when shopping for a foundation are acne and hyperpigmentation. Honestly, it’s really hard to find a formula that disguises that stuff well, but I am so impressed by this one.

I was so excited to try this because it has so many five-star reviews on Sephora, and now I can tell that’s for a good reason. This foundation goes on so smoothly, blends seamlessly, and feels completely weightless. The coverage is also completely unmatched. You can see how well it covered my blemishes and dark spots without having to use a ton of product. I also experienced no breakouts after wearing for over seven hours. A lot of formulas make my skin feel tight or dry after awhile, but not this one. It’s truly a new favorite formula, and I know I’m going to be reaching for it often. It’s great for both everyday wear and when you want a full beat for an event or going out. My favorite part, though, is that it doesn’t crease on me. After a while, my foundation sometimes gets patchy, dry, or starts to crease in all the areas I don’t want it to—this one never does for me. That’s definitely due to its Maxi-Youth technology, giving you a boost of hyaluronic acid to keep your skin hydrated for longer periods of time.