When I’m packing for a trip, or honestly, just getting ready day-to-day, I’m always reaching for products that can replace multiple steps in my routine. This is especially true for face products, since I don't want to be lugging all my serums, skin tints, and sunscreens in a carry-on. That’s why I’ve been relying on the Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation with SPF 30 for all of my winter getaways. It makes my skin look even and glowy, contains a bunch of skincare ingredients, and has SPF protection too.
The formula is super lightweight, buildable, and instantly makes my skin more even. It's great at neutralizing any redness and hyperpigmentation with just one layer (I have the photos below to prove it!). Its smoothing powers are impressive, too. So much so that on a press trip in Mexico, another beauty editor looked at my skin and asked me if I've ever had Botox. Nope, I'm a neurotoxin virgin...I was just wearing this tinted sunscreen foundation.
The ingredient list is hydration-forward, thanks to glycerin and hyaluronic acid, so you won’t cake up or dry out, especially when you’re wearing it in the heat or sun. Plus, it layers really well with other complexion products like concealer and bronzer. Every cream or liquid product I've tried blends seamlessly into the skin atop the glowy base.
The multitasking foundation is newly available at Sephora and recently added six new shades, bringing the total range to 32 hues. It also earned the title of "Best Dewy Foundation" in our 2025 Cosmo Holy Grail Beauty Awards, which is no small feat, if I must say so myself.
If you’re looking for a foundation that truly does it all, take it from my sensitive skin that withstood hours of humidity, sweat, and more than a few margaritas, the luxe Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation holds up. And while it's $60, it blends out really nicely and a little goes a long way. You'll have the tube for plenty of time, trust.
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
