Youth Defense Foundation
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Light - For light skin with neutral undertones
Light - For light skin with neutral undertones
Medium Light - For light-medium skin with warm undertones
Medium Light - For light-medium skin with warm undertones
Medium - For medium skin with olive undertones
Medium - For medium skin with olive undertones
Tan - For tan skin with warm undertones
Tan - For tan skin with warm undertones
New Fair - For fair skin with cool undertones
New Fair - For fair skin with cool undertones
Youth Defense Foundation
Youth Defense Foundation
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Default
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Light - For light skin with neutral undertones
Light - For light skin with neutral undertones
Medium Light - For light-medium skin with warm undertones
Medium Light - For light-medium skin with warm undertones
Medium - For medium skin with olive undertones
Medium - For medium skin with olive undertones
Tan - For tan skin with warm undertones
Tan - For tan skin with warm undertones
New Fair - For fair skin with cool undertones
New Fair - For fair skin with cool undertones
Youth Defense Foundation
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Default
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Light - For light skin with neutral undertones
Light - For light skin with neutral undertones
Medium Light - For light-medium skin with warm undertones
Medium Light - For light-medium skin with warm undertones
Medium - For medium skin with olive undertones
Medium - For medium skin with olive undertones
Tan - For tan skin with warm undertones
Tan - For tan skin with warm undertones
New Fair - For fair skin with cool undertones
New Fair - For fair skin with cool undertones

Youth Defense Foundation

★★★★★

Powerful skincare and makeup in one effortless step. Silicon and fragrance free, made for sensitive, acne and hormonal skin. Youth Defense Foundation combines breathable, buildable coverage with Hyaluronic Acid and Li...

Color: New Fair - For fair skin with cool undertones
$30.00 $38.00lb
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WHY YOUR SKIN NEEDS THIS +

As hormones change, skin can become drier, more reactive, uneven and less forgiving of traditional foundation.  Youth Defense feels like skincare, moves comfortably with your skin and provides flexible coverage without masking your natural complexion. 

✨ Skincare-infused formula that won't break you 
✨ Natural dewy finish that looks like skin, not makeup
✨ Feels like a moisturizer that comforts skin
✨ Blurs imperfections and smooths skin texture
✨ Long-lasting wear that stays fresh all day

WHY IT'S DIFFERENT +

Most foundations focus on coverage and wear time. Youth Defense was created to care for sensitive, aging and hormonally changing skin while you wear it.

✨ Created for skin that has become more sensitive or as your body changes
✨ Licorice root softens redness, and skin discoloration
✨ Niacinamide brings glow to dull, tired looking skin
✨ Hyaluronic acid locks in moisturize for a plumper appearance
✨ Lightweight formula blends without settling into fine lines

HOW TO USE +

Use a dime-size drop of the formula—a little goes a long way. Emani foundation can be blended with your moisturizer, serum or sunscreen for a tinted finish.

Using clean fingers, a sponge, or a brush, apply a small amount of foundation to the center of your face and blend outward for a seamless, natural finish.

INGREDIENTS WE LOVE +

Water, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitan Olivate (Olive), 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Sulfate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Betaine, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive), Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis(Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Allantoin, Oryzanol, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2, Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Silica, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Polyglyceryl-2-Stearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

Youth Defense Foundation
$30.00

Micro-Absorbed Actives

Supports Skin Recovery

Helps Calm Sensitive Skin

Dermatologist Tested

Makeup That Loves Your Skin Back

Before and after Youth Defense Foundation
made for sensitive & hormonal skin

Your skin, more confidence.

*Self assessment on 32 subjects during 4 weeks

100%
agreed it covers imperfections*
96%
agreed skin looks soft and hydrated*
94%
agreed it brightened and evened skin tone*
Pair It With

Complete your 3-step routine.

Halo Collagen Serum
Step 1 · Nourish Base
Halo Collagen Serum

This collagen serum doubles as a primer so foundation glides on smoothly, keeps skin balance, not dry and less touchups.

$44.00 View →
Blush & Bronzer
Step 2 · a pop of color
Blush & Bronzer

Add warmth to your complexion 100% natural mineral pigments blend seamlessly into foundation or bare skin.

$32.00 View →
Healthy Lash Mascara
Step 3 - LASH OUT
Healthy Lash Mascara

99% natural. Gentle, lash-loving mascara separates, lengthens, delivering a defined, lifted look. Made for sensitive eyes.

$20.00 View →
What's Inside

Ingredients doing real work.

View full ingredient list →
Niacinamide
Niacinamide

Fades Post-Acne Scars, Balances Oil + Calms Skin

Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid

Plumps, Softens Fine Lines + Strengthens the Skin Barrier

Centella Asiatica
Centella Asiatica

Calms Redness, Skin Irritation + Supports Skin Repair

Licorice Root
Licorice Root

Brightens, Evens Skin Tone + Calms Skin Sensitivity

What Women Are Saying

543 reasons
to believe us.

Real reviews from women 35–65 with sensitive, hormonal, and acne-prone skin. No filters. No cherry-picking.

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★★★★★✓ Verified Buyer
Amazing coverage, super lightweight feel

"I absolutely love this foundation! It has amazing coverage while still feeling super lightweight on the skin. The texture is so smooth and comfortable, and it blends beautifully without feeling heavy or cakey. It evens out my skin tone perfectly and gives a natural, flawless finish. You honestly can’t even feel that you’re wearing foundation. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

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Amellikoo
6 months ago
★★★★★
This foundation has such a high-quality coverage — after using it, my skin looks so radiant! ✨💖

"This foundation has such a high-quality coverage — after using it, my skin looks so radiant! ✨💖"

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ani samkharauli
6 months ago
★★★★★✓ Verified Buyer
Wonderful

"I love this make up, in my 81 years, I have tried every make up that you can think of from reasonable to very expensive. I have never had a make up like this, especially for mature skin. It covers, doesn’t settle in your creases. And makes your skin feel marvelous. Please always have this in stock. I’ve tried both the powder and both of the liquids. I can’t rave enough about your product."

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Pamela Bickham
11 months ago
★★★★★✓ Verified Buyer
Beautiful even glowy coverage

"I really love this foundation. I immediately replaced the foundation I was using with this one. You don’t have to worry about it caking in your facial lines/wrinkles. It goes on so smooth and evenly. Beautiful finish"

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Becka Harris
1 year ago
★★★★★✓ Verified Buyer
Youth defense miracle foundation!!

"This foundation made my skin look so beautiful and dewy and looked great on my middleaged skin. Recommend this product 10/10 and would definitely buy more products from this beautiful company."

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Grace
1 year ago
★★★★★
Flawless finish & skin-friendly formula! 💖

"This foundation is a dream! It gives my skin a smooth, natural-looking finish while still letting it breathe. I love how lightweight and blendable it is — perfect for everyday wear. Plus, it doesn’t clog pores and feels so gentle on my skin. Emani nailed it with this one!"

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Mariia
1 year ago

Have questions? We have answers!

Is this foundation non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)?

Yes, the Emani Youth Defense Foundation with niacinamide is non-comedogenic, meaning it is formulated to not clog pores.

Can I wear this foundation alone, or is it better suited as a setting powder over liquid foundation?

Feel free to wear it solo for a dewy look or add setting powder on top for a matte finish. It's all up to your preference.

Does this foundation have Titanium dioxide?

I'm glad you asked about the safety of titanium dioxide, it's very important to us as well.


We formulate with only cosmetic grade (non-nano) titanium dioxide in Emani products, pure titanium dioxide is a fine, white powder that provides a bright, white finish. This ingredient along with mica and iron oxides are used to aid in hiding blemishes, brightening the look of skin or yield colors in cosmetics. All makeup products that provide skin coverage like foundations/concealers or shaded products such as eye shadows, blushes and lipsticks will have either titanium dioxide, iron oxide or mica. These ingredients are deemed safe by FDA for cosmetic use. There are a lot of other ingredients that will and can have a negative impact on your health and especially if you have skin sensitivities. We encourage all women to read labels and hold manufacturer responsible for the consumer products they produces.


We've included a few expert's research for your reference. We do NOT use nanoparticles in our product range (see more information below)


https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3423755/
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is considered as an inert and safe material and has been used in many applications for decades. However, with the development of nanotechnologies TiO2 nanoparticles, with numerous novel and useful properties, are increasingly manufactured and used. Therefore increased human and environmental exposure can be expected, which has put TiO2 nanoparticles under toxicological scrutiny. Mechanistic toxicological studies show that TiO2 nanoparticles predominantly cause adverse effects via induction of oxidative stress resulting in cell damage, genotoxicity, inflammation, immune response etc. The extent and type of damage strongly depends on physical and chemical characteristics of TiO2nanoparticles, which govern their bioavailability and reactivity. Based on the experimental evidence from animal inhalation studies TiO2 nanoparticles are classified as “possible carcinogenic to humans” by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and as occupational carcinogen by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

How much foundation should I use for full coverage?

Great question! Typically, you'll only need about 3-5 pumps of foundation to cover your entire face. However, if you're not completely satisfied with the coverage, feel free to add a bit more to build up to the coverage you desire.

Is there a specific technique for blending this foundation for a seamless finish?

For a seamless finish, try using a damp makeup sponge or a foundation brush to blend the foundation gently into your skin. Start from the center of your face and blend outwards for a natural look. It's all about finding what works best for you!

Does this foundation contain any common allergens or known skin irritants?

Our foundation is actually formulated without the 26 common allergens, making it super friendly for sensitive skin!

Will this foundation have reactions with other skincare or treatments I may be using?

You can definitely use our foundation alongside your other skincare and treatments without any issues.