#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&nbsp; $16.99 drugstore dupe to a luxury splurge at $145 — we’re uncovering what’s #DamnGood now in the next-gen foundation landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp;What you’ll learn in this episode:&nbsp;Why major foundation brands — including Armani, Estée Lauder and NARS — have been forced to reformulate their most iconic productsHow the removal of cyclopentasiloxane has changed the texture, wear and shade ranges of cult classicsWhat the serum foundation trend means for your skin — and which new ones break through with their performanceWhich nouveau matte formulas are worth trying if you're oily-skinned — and which ones to skipWhether luxury foundations justify their price tags (including one at $145 US)&nbsp;For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/&nbsp;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. &nbsp; Sign up for our Substack here. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes!&nbsp;&nbsp;Related episodes like this:&nbsp;Are You Applying Your Foundation The Right Way? How-to Find the Perfect Shade, Formula, Layering Tips and More With Beyonce’s Makeup Artist Sir John🎨 15+ Ideas Guaranteed To Elevate Your Makeup Routine With Sofia Richie’s Makeup Artist Pati DubroffAre You Applying Your Concealer the Right Way? Celeb Makeup Artist Jamie Greenberg Shares Her Best Tips For Disguising Puffiness, Covering Acne &amp; Finding Your Magic Potion&nbsp;PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!&nbsp;&nbsp;VivierBuilding on their legacy of Vitamin C innovation, Vivier recently launched their mostadvanced formula to date — Vivier Serum 30, designed to visibly brighten the skin, refine tone, texture and support a more radiant, even-looking complexion. Visit VivierSkin.ca or vivierskin.com and use code BEAUTY15 at checkout for 15% off on one order.&nbsp;LightstimLightStim Elipsa is an FDA-cleared device used by thousands of professionals to simultaneously treat wrinkles and acne. It has 868 professional LED lights and delivers the same collagen-stimulating results as a doctor's office – and it’s now available for at-home use. Use our code BEAUTY to SAVE 10% at lightstim.com.BlissyExperience better skin, smoother hair and cooler sleep with Blissy’s silk essentials like pillowcases and sleep masks. Use code BREAKING for an extra 30% off at <a href="http://blissy.com/BREAKING" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_b