Best Water Based 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

BUILDABLE, BREATHABLE, LIGHTWEIGHT COVERAGE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES: Our innovative spray foundation provides full coverage in an ultra-light mineral formula. Light enough for everyday use, this buildable foundation makeup conceals hard-to-cover areas and gives you a soft, matte finish without caking, creasing, streaking, or causing excessive oil build-up.

AirBrush Foundation is sweatproof, brightens skin, and provides a picture-perfect, matte finish in minutes!

EASY APPLICATION FOR ALL SKIN TYPES: Includes the Kabuki Brush which allows for blending.

Our new high-performing, skin-perfecting foundation underwent major road testing under seven different photo lighting conditions to deliver flawless camera-ready makeup every time.

Say no to white cast with this breakthrough formula, featuring a light-adjusting complex that stays selfie-perfect anytime, anyplace. Tested under 7 light conditions, both with and without the flash.

Specially made with a matte, light-diffusing complex to give your skin nofilter perfection.

THE COVERAGE OF YOUR DREAMS! The Catrice HD Liquid Coverage Foundation is an ultra-lightweight, high coverage, long lasting foundation for a natural looking, matte finish. Featuring a unique dropper applicator, this foundation is so lightweight it provides a second skin, airbrushed effect for up to 24 hours.

BENEFITS: Covers imperfections and mattifies the skin creating a smooth and even complexion for up to 24 hours; features a unique dropper applicator; natural-looking matte finish; lightweight formula; airbrushed effect.

CLAIMS: Cruelty free, Vegan, Paraben Free, Gluten Free, Oil Free, Alcohol Free. Made in Italy.

Water-based foundation goes on smooth and blends perfectly

Lets your skin breathe while looking natural and youthful

Non-comedogenic foundation won't clog the pores

Water based foundation

Goes on easily and blends perfectly

Available in matte and sensitive formulas

24-hour long wear, natural matte finish

Provides broad spectrum SPF 20 PA++ non-chemical, mineral-based sun protection

Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, humidity-resistant and heat-resistant

Liquid foundation in a cushion compact

Buildable formula is luminous and lightweight

Water-based gel Formula delivers a hydrating and a natural look with a broad spectrum SPF 15 sun protection

1-fluid ounce of Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup Foundation with Broad Spectrum SPF 20 to provide flawless, beautiful coverage across an array of skin types and tones so your skin instantly looks its best

This lightweight, non-greasy liquid makeup glides on smoothly for flawless application with a silky formula that helps visibly improve skin's luminosity, tone & texture while keeping it looking young and healthy

Made with broad spectrum SPF 20 sunscreen with titanium dioxide, the full coverage foundation helps to protect skin from dangerous UVA/UVB rays that can burn and prematurely age skin

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

Oil-free formula

Long-wearing coverage and hydration

Paraben-free

Science That Sees Your True Match - True Match Foundation is formulated with 6 pigments for the most precise match. 99 percent of women found their true match in a consumer test of 312 women. Available in 47 shades to match your undertone - cool, neutral or warm

Makeup Foundation: Our liquid foundation formula locks in moisture and provides medium coverage with a natural finish that adapts to any skin color and texture. It’s so blendable you can’t tell where your foundation ends and your skin begins

The Same True Match You Love, Now Better: Now formulated without alcohol, oils and fragrance, our foundation will not clog pores and is vegan. Perfect for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Now with an easy-to-use pump

A 4-ounce bottle of Belloccio Airbrush Cleaner. A safe, simple, and ready-to-use cleaning solution designed to make cleaning your makeup airbrush a breeze!

A fast-acting, highly effective cleaning solution that works excellent for quick cleaning and flushing out the makeup in all styles of airbrushes. Use with all makeup brands. Also cleans water-based paint and tanning solution from airbrushes.

Use the solution also to clean cosmetic makeup brushes and other tools. To clean clogged airbrushes, remove the needle, nozzle, and air cap and clean them separately using the airbrush cleaner.

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.

Full coverage, natural finish

Creamy texture, never cakey or masky

Smudge and transfer-resistant wear for up to 16 hours when set with Dermablend Setting Powder

A creamy, luxurious, gel-based foundation that provides medium buildable to high coverage with a natural satin finish. Hydrating, instantly revitalizes the skin while keeping it looking smooth, soft and plush. Long-wearing, water-resistant. 40ml

Supermodel Skin: Mirabella Skin Tint Crème Foundation is a luxurious, medium-coverage, oil-free liquid foundation that hydrates while minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The water-gel formula leaves a light-feeling finish that’s great for even the most sensitive skin. 1 fl oz bottle. Shade IIIN, neutral undertone.

Hydrates and Perfects: A gentle water-gel, mineral-based formula keeps skin hydrated all day. It blends, builds, blurs, and buffs beautifully for a dewy, glowy complexion.

Smooth, Glide-On Application: Formula glides on effortlessly and dries quickly for a satiny, luminescent finish. It won’t tug or pull at sensitive skin during application, and won’t fade, cake, or crease throughout the day.

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

Fast, easy and flawless results in minutes!

Revolutionary water-based foundation allows your naturally beautiful skin to show through - without the imperfections!

Hygienic Application

Flawless skin in a drop. Water-based matte finish foundation is your go-to for lightweight, buildable coverage.

Flawless skin in a drop. Water-based matte finish foundation is your go-to for lightweight, buildable coverage.

Flawless skin in a drop. Water-based matte finish foundation is your go-to for lightweight, buildable coverage.

HIGHLIGHTS: The extremely lightweight liquid formula is not only oil free, it also contains extra-fine powder particles for absorbing excess oils. For a lightweight matte finish! The formula melts into the skin for an even and natural look.

FEATURES: Although the foundation is very long lasting, the medium to full coverage formula can hardly be felt on the skin. Small blemishes and skin imperfections can be concealed and the high water content leaves the skin feeling refreshed.

INGREDIENTS: Hyaluronic acid supplies moisture, bisabolol has a calming effect on irritated skin, ginger root extract has a cleansing and nourishes the skin, peach blossom extract protects the skin against harmful external influences, contains oil-absorbing powder particles, oil free.

NATURAL FINISH FOUNDATION: A water-based, oil-free foundation that delivers 12-hour coverage and a natural, second-skin finish along with powerful antioxidant protection.

VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE: The formula is enriched with emollients for 12-hour hydration and enriched with Vitamins C, E and F to moisturize the complexion and help protect against environmental stressors.

HOW TO USE: Apply to face using a foundation brush, sponge or fingertips and blend until smooth. Layer to build coverage as desired.

【Unique Formula】Our unique color-matching formula protects and moisturises the skin as it works to even out your complexion. It lightweight and quickly absorbs onto the skin without any dryness or caking.

【 Contain SPF 15 sun protection】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.

【Match your EXACT skin tone】Flawlessly Colour Changing Foundation is a revolutionary new liquid foundation that goes on white and instantly self-adjusts to match dull faces tone,exact skin tone,natural looking color in your perfect shade.

Serves as a moisturizer and primer for airbrush foundation.

LUMINESS Airbrush Moisturizer/ Primer is formulated with olive and vitamin E extract giving skin a rich botanical antioxidant boost.

The moisturizer is a water-based and colorless formula suitable for all skin types.

Formulated with luxurious Bulgarian Rose Water and over 10 active skincare ingredients, this clean and vegan foundation provides ultimate skin coverage.

With 50% more pigment than previous Luminess airbrush foundations, this formula offers medium-to-full coverage with a lightweight feel creating a smoother, younger-looking appearance.

With just one light airbrush application, wrinkles instantly soften, pores diminish and visible imperfections disappear.

PRO AIRBRUSH FOUNDATION: Light formula provides a dewy, natural looking finish to give skin a healthy glow

CUSTOMIZABLE COLORS: Choose from 12 different buildable shades that can be blended for custom looks

VERSATILE: This makeup can be applied by airbrush, fingertips, brush or sponge for a natural look

A Gorgeous, Lightweight, Water-Based Vegan Foundation

Enriched With Quinoa To Help Heal Inflammation + Increase Elasticity, + Blackcurrant For Antioxidants + Vitamins

Water-Based Consistency Allows Product To Glide On Easily, So It’s Blendable + Melts Into Your Skin For A Fresh Matte Finish

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.

Quantity: 1 0.25oz bottle

Water based Matte foundation doesn't clog pores!

The same makeup used on celebrities and fashion models

High definition foundation.

Water based and silcone free!

Yields durable coverage, comfort and color while also offering an alcohol free product!