Best Light Foundations in 2026

Maybelline Fit Me Dewy Foundation With Spf: Ideal for normal to dry skin, this liquid foundation hydrates and smoothes skin texture for a natural-looking, luminous finish; Protects with SPF 18

A Shade That Fits Me: Maybelline Fit Me liquid foundation provides coverage for a wide array of skin tones, from Ivory to Mocha; Use as a full face foundation with buildable coverage for a flawless, natural-looking, "I woke up like this" finish

Best Face Forward: Maybelline has sheer, medium, and full coverage foundation in liquid and powder foundation formulas, and a range of concealers, face primers, contour, highlighter, and pressed and setting powder to help you create a perfect canvas

RESTORE & ILLUMINATE: e.l.f. Flawless Finish Foundation is a lightweight liquid foundation that naturally blends into skin (and hydrates while you’re at it) to help improve uneven skin tone and texture. The shade Snow is fair with pink undertones.

ALL-DAY WEAR: This highly blendable and buildable formula goes on smooth as silk, providing medium-to-full coverage and weightless all-day wear. Added perk: it’s supercharged with glycerin to hydrate and soften your skin.

SEMI-MATTE FINISH: This foundation blends into skin for a beautiful semi-matte satin finish that lasts all day long and is perfect for all skin-types.

A loose mineral foundation that gives a sheer to medium coverage.

Made from micronized minerals, oil free and weightless

An SPF 20/15 foundation, powder and concealer with broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sun protection.

MULTI-TASKING, LONG-LASTING POWDER & FOUNDATION IN ONE. It is is a face powder with a weightless feel with a natural matte, shine-free finish.

SHEER TO FULL-COVERAGE. Apply wet or dry.

ROFESSIONAL MAKEUP RESULTS. It can be used for sheer to full-coverage, on-the-go touch-ups, covering flaws and imperfections, use in contouring and/or as a setting powder. Blushes and highlighters blend onto facial skin effortlessly and smoothly.

Blur pores and dark circles

Erase the look of lines

Instantly smoother skin

Dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free

Improves skin brightness & texture with daily use

provides buildable coverage

A universally-tinted, water-resistant sunscreen infused with antioxidants

This broad spectrum sunscreen helps prevent sunburn, free radical damage, and early signs of aging

Universal tint for all skin tones

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

COVERAGE CONTROL: Buildable formula allows for ultimate coverage control from sheer to full, perfect for light makeup days or when you need more coverage

ALL SKIN TYPES: Our weightless, breathable mineral blend is non-drying and won’t clog pores for a second skin feel

NATURAL: Formulated with all-natural ingredients that quickly unify the complexion for a soft, luminous, and natural looking finish

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

Smooth skin’s surface and extendmakeup’s wear with a selectionof primers that target shine, pores,of fatigue, and more.

Perfect your look with sheer-to-full coverage foundations, applying with fingertips for a natural-looking finish.

Conceal imperfections, including undereye circles, blemishes, and dark spots, with high-performance formulas.

Ruby Kisses Pure Mineral Powder Foundation helps even and enhance skin clarity, tone and texture

Powder face foundation covers imperfections, reduces the appearance of redness, provides sheer to medium buildable coverage, and helps cover & minimize imperfections

Skincare-infused formula; Lightweight feel, no-mess mineral makeup won’t settle into fine lines & wrinkles

1-fluid ounce bottle of Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer Sheer Tint with Retinol & Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen in Ivory to Fair. This 3-in-1 skin tint nourishes skin and enhances complexion for younger-looking skin

Dermatologist developed, this skin enhancer has a vitamin-rich anti-wrinkle retinol treatment to visibly smooth fine lines and reduce signs of aging.Sulfate free

This skin tint is an alternative to liquid foundation and provides softer, healthier, and younger-looking skin while protecting against sun damage with broad spectrum SPF 20 sunscreen

NATURAL FINISH, LIGHTWEIGHT FEEL: This smooth, creamy foundation goes on like a moisturizer for comfortable, lightweight, natural coverage, while moisturizing skin

MEDIUM COVERAGE THAT IS BUILDABLE: Pump a dab on your fingers or use a liquid foundation brush to create the medium, smooth coverage. Blend into skin, working from the center of your face outward

PROTECTS SKIN WITH GOOD FOR YOU INGREDIENTS: Shields against environmental damage including anti-pollution, antioxidant, and anti-blue light. Made without oils, parabens, phthalates, synthetic dyes and fragrances

This foundation offers sheer coverage that looks like skin

Long-wearing & moisturizing formula

Natural foundation

A foundation that provides hydrating, 24-hour buildable coverage and a natural matte finish

For all skin types, though especially ideal for those with oily skin

This foundation delivers stay-true color that lasts for 24 hours, contains broad-spectrum SPF 15 protection and controls oil and shine for up to six hours

Ultimate coverage control from sheer to full

Naturally luminous finish

For all skin types (non-drying and won’t clog pores)

POWDER FINISH FOUNDATION: Suitable for all skin types, this unique formula is designed with convenience in mind. This all day, sheer-to-medium coverage comes in an easy-to-squeeze tube that ensures no product (or money) goes to waste.

HOW TO USE: Apply using a foundation brush, starting in the center of the face. Carefully blend the product in an outward motion to spread all over face. Be sure to go over any imperfections and blend seamlessly into skin.

SHADES & LIGHT-REFLECTING PIGMENTS: Available in 8 shades, this foundation contains light-reflecting pigments which diffuse and blend to create a natural, matte appearance.

Inclusive Foundation Range: Born to Glow Naturally Radiant Foundation is a buildable, medium coverage glow foundation we're proud to offer in an inclusive of range shades; Build your coverage from sheer to full by layering this creamy liquid formula

Meet The Glowy Family: These liquid foundations will amp up your skin's natural glow and blend seamlessly with our other Born To Glow products; You're going to love the smooth, even toned glow you'll get from Born to Glow Naturally Radiant Foundation

Face From Foundation To Finish: Complete your makeup look with our full line of face products to aid in color correction and coverage from concealer, blush, bronzer, foundations and contouring to palettes and powders

QUENCH-N-TINT HYDRATING LIGHTWEIGHT COVERAGE HYLAURONIC ACID LIQUID FOUNDATION MAKEUP: Say goodbye to dry skin and hello to hydration! This lightweight foundation is the best of both worlds: sheer to coverage and a refreshing feel.

SKINCARE MOISTURIZER & MAKEUP FOUNDATION: It’s like makeup and moisturizer in one. Hyaluronic acid locks in moisture and a hint of tint evens out skin tone to achieve the “no makeup” makeup look with ease.

“NO MAKEUP” MAKEUP LOOK: A transformative, water-based foundation with invigorating skincare benefits that hydrate skin and soften fine lines with a sheer hint of color.

Lightweight Coverage with a Natural Satin Finish: LUMINESS SILK 4-in-1 Airbrush Foundation combines an anti-aging serum, primer, high-coverage concealer, and all-day foundation into one. Provides 12-18 hours of water-resistant wear. 0.5-oz bottle in Shade 080.

Keeps Skin Hydrated and Smooth: Our formula includes skincare ingredients that soothe the skin, draw moisture in, and work together to hydrate and give skin a more supple and youthful appearance.

Helps Reduce the Appearance of Fine Lines and Wrinkles: SILK 4-IN-1 Foundation contains hydrolyzed silk, which refracts light across the skin. This helps soften the look of lines, wrinkles, and rough texture to create a smoother, younger-looking appearance. The formula also includes a blend of anti-aging ingredients including Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which help combat visual signs of aging.

PERFECT FOR THE MAKEUP MINIMALIST: CLE Cosmetics CCC (Color Control & Change) cream is a multi-functional face primer, lightweight makeup base and hydrating cream foundation that does it all - hello, makeup declutter! A CC cream and BB cream hybrid, all you need is this one foundation cream to head out with your best face forward.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE CCC FOUNDATION CREAM: 1) Packed with the same skin-loving nutrients as BB and CC creams 2) Comes with the added benefit of a medium to full coverage that you can sheer out or build up 3) Always a satiny, flawless finish - no dry, cakey look 4) Lightweight texture makes it ultra-comfortable to wear 5) A suspension of color beads (Micro Capsules Technology) perfectly blends into your skin, offering fresh and light coverage that everyone around you will envy.

1 CCC CREAM FOUNDATION, 3 FINISHES: 1) For a matte look, apply with buffing brush and top off with powder and/or matte setting spray. 2) For a gorgeous satin finish, apply with fingers (the warmth from your fingers will bring out the pigment). If you like a more sheer coverage, mix a drop of skincare oil to the cream foundation. 3) For glass skin, use a damp makeup sponge. This creates a dewy finish that comes from true hydration and not just pearly pigments sitting on top of skin.

This sheer, buildable foundation evens out your complexion as it mask skin imperfections.

Works on both sensitive and acne-prone skin tones.

It goes on effortlessly with the whipped, weightless texture.

Clinically engineered to multi-task as a foundation

This ultra-sheer crème features an extra boost

our Multi-Mineral Complex of Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Lysine and other vital elements. Potent antioxidants, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng and Vitamins A and E, protect against free radical damage while moisturizing skin.

Oil-free, Mineral based, & NON-Harsh Preservatives. Makeup is long wearing, water resistant and smudge proof and is designed for everyday use

Unlike traditional makeup (where you rub makeup into your skin), airbrushing sprays a fine mist, so the makeup "sits evenly" on your skin. Airbrush makeup provides flawless coverage (sheer or opaque), by minimizing skin imperfections while giving skin a beautifully natural looking finished result

airbrush makeup is long wearing. No more afternoon touch-upsRed spots, brown spots, any spot, or blemish

PRESSED MINERAL FOUNDATION: A talc-free powder foundation that provides buildable coverage, a weightless matte finish and a second-skin feel.

VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE: The formula conceals discoloration to create an even skin tone and is enriched with kaolin clay for extended shine control.

HOW TO USE: For sheer to medium coverage, apply with a powder brush. For medium to full coverage, apply using the included sponge. For extra full coverage, wet the included sponge before applying.

【Face Makeup & Anti-aging 2 in 1 】CATKIN Air Cushion BB Cream containing phytosterols and golden seaweed extract serum. It helps absorb sweat and sebum and nourish skin, long wear and does not darken oily and dry skin. It can moisturize inner skin for a long time, make the skin surface smooth, long-term use can effectively reduce skin wrinkles.

【Natural Breathable Makeup Base】CATKIN uses is pure natural raise skin level plant composition, combine the powder technology of originality, make the foundation delicate and frivolous, caress skin zero burden. The powder puff used for the air cushion is from Germany advanced customization. It is soft and elastic, and can be applied quickly and evenly.

【Buildable Coverage & Long lasting】 Instantly hides blemishes, dark spots and reds, even skin tones, create a beautiful natural and glowing look. It helps cover flaws to create a poreless & semi-matte complexion and keep your natural base makeup for all day long without creasing.

The wonder cream,it moisturizes,corrects and unifies,remaining incredibly sheer,tinting cream blur imperfections and illuminate the complexion. As temperature changes,automatically adapts skin. Suit for white and yellow skin color.This foundation contain SPF 15 sun protection to shield your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

It is designed for daily use and will give your skin that illuminating silky finish other foundations just don’t provide. it lightweight and quickly absorbs onto the skin without any dryness or caking.

Our unique color-matching formula protects and moisturises the skin as it works to even out your complexion. As the makeup is thoroughly blended into skin, it intuitively transforms to your skin tone for all day, natural looking color in your perfect shade.

NARS Liquid Foundation Pump for Sheer Glow and Sheer Matte Foundation

An optional pump for dispensing liquid foundations

Distributes the ideal amount without the need to dip or pour

POWDER FOUNDATION - Our long-wear, buildable formula with ActiveForce Technology synchronizes with skin & self-refreshes nonstop for a just-applied, flawless finish that lasts 24 hours. Apply wet or dry for skin that looks & feels fresh all day.

KEY INGREDIENTS - Wild thyme extract helps provide antioxidant benefits. Protective polymer with anti-adhesive properties helps keep pollution from adhering to skin. Smart Correcting Powder enhances skin’s texture & tone.

ADVANCED SKINCARE TECHNOLOGY - ActiveForce Technology protects your flawless finish from the effects of heat, humidity, oil & facial movement. Responsive Sensory Technology adapts to skin's condition, tone & texture for truer illumination.