Foundations, powders, highlighters and blushes can all help achieve flawless-looking skin, but without a good base underneath your makeup, even the best products won’t look perfect. The real secret to getting makeup to go on smoothly and look seamless is to properly moisturize your skin beforehand.

Applying a suitable moisturizer before wearing makeup helps you achieve a flawless and seamless finish. But, many formulations might lead to skin irritation or even acne breakouts. Check out the infographic below to find the most

Keep scrolling for 14 of the best moisturizers that play well underneath makeup, according to makeup artists, Plus, some of their other top tips when it comes to skin prep. "My personal favorite moisturizer is the 24H Dewy Face Creme by Julie Lindh," says Alixandria Capparelli, makeup artist, brow expert, and founder of Hairy Little Things.

And a good moisturizer under your makeup is key. The best ones hydrate, smooth, mattify, or add a glow depending on the look you're going for and, most importantly, play well with makeup....

Hydrating before you apply makeup is a non-negotiable. We whittled down the best moisturizers to wear under makeup based on skin type.