It might be a funny time of year to be talking about foundation, but this is so natural-looking, so luminously glow-y, that it’s perfect for this time of year, when you want something more than the coverage of a tinted moisturiser.

And because Lumene are a skincare-first brand (also: a multi-Beauty Bible Award-winning skincare brand), there’s a raft of complexion benefits to this. A serum foundation in texture – which always offers a bit more ‘slip’, in our experience – this is actually ‘89% skincare’, according to Lumene, featuring vegan collagen, triple hyaluronic acids and the Nordic botanicals for which the brand is renowned, including Nordic willowherb. (Oh, and there’s an SPF30 – the most important skin-caring ingredient of all.)

What we love is the finish: not shiny, not too-dewy, but radiant nonetheless, thanks to what they call ‘light-reflecting Lumenessence Pearls’. In 10 shades, covering the entire spectrum, Lumene Vegan Collagen Serum in Foundation SPF30 literally delivers a gentle glow, perfect for this time of year – and the finish is buildable. So – a light touch in summer months, with the option of layering on a touch more for (whisper it softly) autumn/winter.

£39.90 for 30ml – buy here

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