#DamnGood Foundations Guide! Why Armani, NARS & Estée Lauder Re-Formulated (and Our New Faves to Buy ASAP)

It’s 2026 and everyone’s asking: why has my Holy Grail foundation been reformulated?! We’re explaining the reason behind the industry-wide shakeup this week. From a $16.99 drugstore dupe to a luxury splurge at $145 — we’re uncovering what’s now in the next-gen foundation landscape. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why major foundation brands — including Armani, Estée Lauder and NARS — have been forced to reformulate their most iconic products How the removal of cyclopentasiloxane has changed the texture, wear and shade ranges of cult classics What the serum foundation trend means for your skin — and which new ones break through with their performance Which nouveau matte formulas are worth trying if you're oily-skinned — and which ones to skip Whether luxury foundations justify their price tags (including one at $145 US) For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram , Tiktok , X , Threads . Join our private Facebook group . Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our Substack here .

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#DamnGood Foundations Guide! Why Armani, NARS & Estée Lauder Re-Formulated (and Our New Faves to Buy ASAP) is an episode from Breaking Beauty Podcast by Dear Media.

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This episode was published on Apr 22, 2026.

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