Best Light Foundations in 2026

LONG-LASTING MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY - Our award-winning All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray locks in your look to ensure all-day, flawless makeup. Packaging may vary.

OIL-FREE, MICROFINE MIST - This oil-free, microfine finishing spray goes on evenly and weightlessly for natural, smoother-looking skin and more vibrant makeup. Our non-drying formula is suitable for all skin types, including oily skin!

LASTS UP TO 16 HOURS - Keeps makeup looking fresh for up to 16 hours without smudging, fading, or settling into fine lines. Mist this vegan, cruelty-free, waterproof formula over foundation, concealer, face makeup, and eye makeup.

LONG-WEARING: Oil-free, fragrance-free foundation creates a flawless look for up to 24 hours; comfortable and lightweight feel

BUDGE-PROOF: Transfer-resistant, waterproof & mask-friendly; resists heat, sweat & humidity; SPF 15

SKIN-CARING: Antioxidant Vitamin E helps nourish & protect skin from pollutants

This multitasking concealer is perfect for contouring & highlighting

Choose a color one or two shades lighter than your complexion

Apply to clean, makeup-free skin with a brush or fingertip for best results

Benefits: Natural skin-perfecting look. Powder and foundation combined in one portable compact. Long-wearing, full-coverage powder works as an over-foundation finisher or as a powder foundation. Extra-cling formula for double coverage.

Skin type - II, Dry Combination.

Allergy Tested; 100% Fragrance Free.

MATTE FOUNDATION: Powder matte foundation in Nutmeg is ideal for tan to dark skin tones with warm undertones

NOURISHING INGREDIENTS: Made with Bamboo to blur imperfections, this mineral makeup blends easily to smooth and even skin, while absorbing oil without drying out skin

EASY APPLICATION: 100% natural origin, non-comedogenic, shine control-formula lets your build coverage gradually as needed for a natural-looking finish that lasts all day with a sponge applicator and mirror included

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup

CN 74 Beige

Clinique

This lightweight foundation with salicylic acid manages to conceal blemishes, control shine, minimize pores, and suppress acne flare-ups, all without suffocating your skin.

The soft matte finish foundation disguises blemishes—not the texture of your skin—and allows you to build makeup coverage without caking

For acne-prone, oily, and combination skin types. Made with salicylic acid to treat current breakouts and help stop future ones

What it is: An oil-free makeup that helps you stay matte all day. Formulation: Liquid Skin Type: Combination and Oily Ingredient Callouts: This product is formulated without parabens, fragrance, and oil. What Else You Need to Know: This formula absorbs shine, controls oil, and resists sweat. It features medium coverage with a natural matte finish and boasts eight-hour wear. This product is dermatologist-tested and non-acnegenic.

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Even Better Makeup SPF 15 - CN 58 Honey (MF)- Dry Combination To Combination Oily Skin was launched by the design house of Clinique

1 Ounce Foundation

It is recommended for casual wear

LOOSE BASE: This loose mineral foundation offers medium to full coverage with a dewy finish. Beautifully pigmented and luminescent.

PROTECT: Offers medium to full coverage with a dewy finish. Talc free and noncomedogenic, this formula provides broad spectrum protection for radiant and healthy skin.

RADIANT: Recommended for combination and dry skin types. Covers and corrects to keep skin radiant and healthy. Includes our exclusive blend of Vitamins A, C, E and Green Tea Extract

The ultra-sheer texture of this pressed powder gives skin a perfected matte appearance

It's great for oily skin and oily spots and maintains a fresh look and feel

Provides visible results even after frequent touch-ups

INSTANT COVERAGE: Frankie Rose Cosmetics Matte Foundation instantly covers all the problem spots, blemishes, and breakouts. It even outs skin tones and builds up for full coverage. This liquid foundation is a breathable, lightweight, and hydrating formula.

SHINE-FREE FINISH: Frankie Rose Foundation is a perfect matte-finish and long-wearing foundation that leaves you with a flawless and smooth complexion and a shine-free finish that lasts all day long.

PERFECT MATCH FOR EVERY SKIN TONE: Frankie Cosmetics makeup foundation is available in 12 gorgeous shades so that you can find a perfect match for your skin tone: China Silk, Angel, Bare, Vintage, Neutral, Olive, Oatmeal Blend, Gold, Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha, and Cocoa Butter.

Absorbs excess oil and reduces the appearance of shine

Minimizes the appearance of pores

Leaves a natural matte finish, skin looks perfected

YOUR SKIN, ONLY BETTER: Our high-performing, skin-perfecting foundation is formulated with a matte, light-diffusing complex to help prevent white cast in photos & deliver a radiant-looking complexion.

SELFIE-APPROVED FOUNDATION: Color matched for all undertones with a matte, second-skin finish, this foundation delivers buildable coverage for a flawless-looking complexion in any kind of light.

BEST FACE FORWARD: From bronzer & blush to primer, highlighter, natural finish powder, & concealer, we've got you covered & photo ready for your next big thing. You've met your true makeup match!

UP TO 12 HOUR LIFTING & HYDRATION, With SPF 27, this makeup foundation lifts, hydrates for up to 12-hours and minimizes the appearance of dark spots for a luminous finish.

INNOVATIVE & RE-FORMULATED. Created with a focus on delivering skincare benefits in a makeup, Rénergie Lift Makeup Foundation is a comfortable, medium-to-full coverage foundation with the anti-aging properties the Rénergie line of products are known for.

A FRESH BOTANICAL BLEND. Paraben-free, it contains a blend of caffeine, vitamin E, iris extract, corn kernel extra, soybean oil and New Zealand black tree fern (also known as the Mamaku plant). Plus, as with all products in the Rénergie Lift product family, this makeup foundation contains linseed extract.

Benefits: Balances Skin, Controls Oil. Provides moisture and absorbs oil when and where needed with adjustable coverage that is silky upon application. Oil-free formula provides natural skin finish.

Skin Types: 2, 3. Dry Combination, Combination Oily.

Allergy Tested; 100% Fragrance Free.

A panel of women were tested in a controlled environment simulating seven different lighting scenarios with professionally applied foundation, concealer and powder.

Suitable for normal, dry and combination skin

Infused with Argan Oil and Sunflower Seed Oil to moisturize skin

The Kevyn Aucoin Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation (Light EF 05 Shade for Medium Complexions with Warm Undertones): Illuminate your skin with our best-selling lightweight foundation has a medium-buildable coverage that is packed with moisture to deliver a naturally radiant finish. Which creates a natural, luminous, and airbrushed appearance. Available in 16 shades and housed in a modern clear package, i.e., a makeup artist pro-perfect for finding shades.

Perfect for all skin types: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily. Dermatologist-tested. Our iconic and award-winning foundation has a cushiony, lightweight texture that goes on silky smooth and blends effortlessly for comfortable wear. With a unique blend of ingredients infused with Hyaluronic Acid and Jojoba Seed Oils that boost hydration and maintains the skin's moisture creating that unique cushiony feel.

TECHNOLOGY: Our ETHERALIST SKIN ILLUMINATING FOUNDATION contains light-diffusing particles and high-definition pigments that enhance the skin's appearance and create a smooth canvas on which to build any makeup look. Allowing for a silky-smooth foundation formula delivers medium coverage with a natural semi-satin finish.

Coverage: ✔ Medium

Skin type: ✔ Normal ✔ Dry ✔ Combination ✔ Oily

Finish: ✔ Matte

[72 HOURS OF COMFORTABLE AND PERFECT COVERAGE] Best cushion powered by Hibiscus flower extract and red propolis extract provides a vibrant makeup look and long-lasting radiant coverage.

[FLAWLESS COVERAGE] TIRTIR’s dense and fine powder provides high adhesion that intensely covers the redness, blemishes and bags under the eyes and maintains a smooth glossy skin.

[TRANSFER-PROOF + FIRMLY SET] Tirtir's innovative technology firmly sets and stays on skin. Unlike other cushions, Tirtir's cushion is adhered seamlessly all day long and does not transfer to other surface and smudge.

Youthful and Hydrated Skin: Mirabella Invincible Anti-Aging HD Foundation reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores while hydrating skin. It camouflages imperfections, enhances the complexion, and evens out skin tone. 1 fl oz bottle. Shade Dark – V.

Anti-Aging Formula: A full coverage, lightweight foundation with patented peptide complex improves the appearance of skin’s elasticity. It won’t crease, crack, or settle into fine lines.

Moisture-Rich: Complexion is enhanced with a proprietary formula that leaves skin hydrated and rich in moisture.

Ultra-nourishing, ultra-fluid, and weightless organic foundation elixir.

Improves appearance of skin tone and texture.

Delivers a silky second-skin, airbrushed dewy finish.

A sweat-, humidity- and transfer-resistant natural matte foundation that provides up to 16 hours of breathable full coverage

This talc-free pressed powder helps visibly even skin's tone and texture over time

Apply the formula dry with the included sponge or a foundation brush

FLAWLESS FINISH: FV liquid foundation can cover your skin imperfections, even your skin tones and give your face a natural look and dewy, smooth finish.

MOISTURIZING EFFECT: The hydrating foundation is specially designed for normal/dry skin. The foundation creates a dewy and smooth finish and moisturizing your skin.

WATERPROOF & LONGLASTING: Our waterproof, sweatproof liquid foundation is lightweight and breathable for long-wear makeup up to 12 hours.

SILKY SMOOTH LIQUID FOUNDATION – Veil Cosmetics Sunset Skin Liquid foundation will have you looking and feeling your best with our weightless formula. Our foundation has a skin brightening formula that uses pore blurring technology with buildable sheer to medium coverage. Veil has a wide range of shades to choose from so you are sure to find the right shade to unveil your best self! We are here to enhance your natural glow with premium products that will have you loving your skin again.

LIGHTWEIGHT & WATER-RESISTANT – Stay looking fabulous all day with our breathable, long-lasting, & water-resistant liquid foundation. Use your finger, brush, or sponge to achieve a soft-focus, pore less finish that melts with your skin to create an HD finish. Our foundation is drift proof with a satin finish that helps your look last all day without the need for finishing powder.

VEGAN & CRUELTY FREE – Smooth, hydrate, and illuminate your skin with full confidence in our products that are vegan, contain plant-based ingredients and are never tested on animals. Our foundation looks and feels like your skin and doesn’t settle into pores or fine lines. Sunset Skin Foundation is perfect for oily skin, dry skin, combination, normal skin, and all skin tones.

24-HOUR HYDRATION FOUNDATION - This medium-to-full, buildable coverage foundation with SPF 30 features innovative Light-Adjusting Technology that addresses fine lines & wrinkles, uneven skin tone & loss of hydration to reveal smoother, radiant skin.

KEY INGREDIENTS - Diffusing matrix accentuates contours & creates visual depth for a natural, three-dimensional look. Mandarin peel extract helps support skin’s radiance. Smooth Trio Complex retains moisture for all-day comfort.

ADVANCED SKINCARE TECHNOLOGY - A combination of transparent pearls, radiant microcrystals & advanced optical filters balances & adapts to any ambient lighting condition, while a blend of humectants binds moisture to the skin for 24-hour hydration.

✔️  FULL COVERAGE FOUNDATION: Inspired by the expertise of Hollywood makeup artists, a creamy and easy-to-blend, full coverage foundation that melts onto the skin for flawless airbrushed results.

✔️  PHOTO-FILTER PIGMENTS: Diminishes/covers all blemishes and imperfections with photo-filter pigments.

✔️  ALL SKIN TYPES: Suitable for normal, dry, oily and combination skin types. Dermatologist tested.

[MISTINE COVER ALL AIRY MATTE FOUNDATION MAKEUP] It is a full coverage waterproof foundation with a silky, weightless texture that delivers a high-perfection complexion with 24h wear and gives a natural matte makeup finish with no shine.Formulated with Natural plants extracts help provide antioxidant benefits and promote a fresh,smooth look.Available in 4 shades so you can find the right match for your skin tone.This foundation is suitable for normal to oily skin.

[COMFORTABLE AND WEIGHTLESS TEXTURE] MISTINE waterproof liquid foundation glides on smoothly for flawless application with a silky formula can change from soft cream into ultra lightweight powder in a short while.skincare and luminous color in one. Build this fresh-feel foundation to create a natural matte finish with no cakey effect. A silky, weightless formula instantly comforting and helping skin look balanced all day.

[24-HOUR STAYING POWER] This moisturizing coverage foundation delivers 24h wear with no transfer and a shine-free matte finish from morning to night.sebum controlling function prevents oily complexion. This hydrating foundation helps sculpt and brighten skin, improve skin texture, and blur pores,imperfections but not budge or transfer. Sweat-, heat- and humidity-resistant. Lifeproof, waterproof foundation.

ABSORB OIL & REMOVE SHINE: Revolutionary loose powder foundation designed to deliver a light, complexion-perfecting cover without over-drying skin, creating a satin finish for normal, combination and oily skin types.

AVAILABLE IN 6 SHADES: Achieve natural, breathable coverage with this mineral face makeup, available in a range of stunning shades, from fair to deep hues, to find just the right match for your skin tone.

OIL-FREE FORMULA: The lightweight formula of this face powder builds instantly from sheer to medium coverage to help camouflage skin imperfections & blemishes and soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without clogging pores.