foundation for sensitive skin

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for foundation for sensitive skin.

If you have sensitive skin, you may have trouble finding foundation that doesn't cause a reaction. But there are still plenty of options out there for people with sensitive skin who want to wear makeup.

MERITThe Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

Size: .23 oz·ITEM: 2743912

Color: Buff - medium-deep (warm)

2.5K Reviews

$38.00

i have a love / hate relationship with all foundations, primarily because it is very difficult to find a shade that matches perfectly and I don't typically like the heavy feel of foundation. ...The other main benefit is that my extremely sensitive skin has never reacted poorly to it likely because of the natural and clean ingredients!...love love relationship with foundation now :)

What it is: A buildable, lightweight complexion stick that can be used as a foundation or a concealer for easy, natural-looking coverage on the go.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Stick


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Fatty Acids: Condition skin and lock in moisture.

- Sea Daffodil Extract: Diminishes the look of dark spots and pigmentation.

CLINIQUEEven Better™ Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

ITEM: 2083947

Color: WN 30 Biscuit - very fair, warm-neutral undertones

2.6K Reviews

$39.00

I highly recommend this to someone who is sensitive skin and wants foundation....My favorite foundation....I don’t love matte foundation on me, and a “dewy” foundation can start to look too dewy.

What it is: A dermatologist-developed foundation that create a brighter skin tone, while its creamy formula hydrates and smooths the look of skin.

Coverage: Medium

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Cream

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

SPF: SPF 15

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.

LAWLESSConseal The Deal Long-Wear Full-Coverage Foundation

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2531028

Color: Champagne - light with rosy-peach undertones

442 Reviews

$39.00

I definitely recommend for combination skin as well! I will be purchasing again and using again...Good for Combo skin...a foundation that suits combination skin very much. I like how it’s lightweight foundation but has a high coverage.

What it is: A long-wearing, lightweight fluid foundation that delivers modern full coverage with a self-setting, natural-matte finish. Vegan and silicone-free.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Nasturtium Flower Extract: Limits free-radical damage caused by blue light.
- Goji Berry: Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and widely used to reduce visible signs of aging.
- Bisabolo and Ginger Extracts: Soothing anti-irritants suitable for dry, sensitive skin.

MAKE UP FOR EVERMini HD Skin Hydra Glow Skincare Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 0.4 oz·ITEM: 2738177

Color: 1N14 - Beige - for light skin with neutral undertones

70 Reviews

$22.00

So many compliments on my skin!...I received so many compliments on my skin compared to other foundations! Definitely recommend!...It is so good to use I just liked it It best suited my skin type sensitive

What it is: An 86 percent skincare-based foundation with medium coverage and a naturally luminous finish that hydrates, smooths appearance, and visibly plumps and brightens skin rapidly and over time.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hydra-Skin Booster Complex™: Mimics the hydrating effect of a sheet mask.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.

What Else You Need to Know: Inspired by skincare sheet masks

NUDESTIXTinted Blur Foundation Stick

Size: 0.2 oz / 6.2 g·ITEM: 2079390

Color: Nude Light 2 - fair-light nude

673 Reviews

$32.00

The big drawback with this foundation is that it doesn’t play well with oily skin. ...I really like this as an all over foundation. Blurs and covers well. I will repurchase.

What it is: A multitasking, five-in-one, lightweight, cream-to-powder foundation stick.

Formulation:
Stick

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin E: A natural antioxidant that nourishes and hydrates.
- Green Tea: Visibly improves overall tone and texture for a youthful-looking complexion.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This is a lightweight, cream-to-powder, ultra-soft, natural-matte foundation stick, available in 11 shades, that visibly transforms skin to have a naturally smooth appearance.

ONE/SIZE by Patrick StarrrTurn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2801181

Color: Deepest 55 NR - very deep, neutral rosy undertones

555 Reviews

$44.00

I love how this foundation looks on my skin. I do have sensitive skin and this did nit cause me to have any breakouts. ...Plus, with only 16 ingredients, it doesn’t clog my pores, which is a huge win for my sensitive skin. It layers beautifully with my primer and stays put all day without breaking down.

What it is: A long-wear, waterproof, sweatproof foundation formulated with only 16 ingredients that gives full coverage and maximum comfort to visibly blur and smooth without clogging pores.

Coverage: Full

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lauryl Lysine: An amino acid that prevents makeup breakdown and provides water and sweat resistance.
- Alkane Complex: 100 percent plant-derived emollients replace silicone for a smooth feel.
- Rice Silk Powder: Blurs skin with a soft-focus effect.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS

SaieGlowy Super Skin Tint Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2637494

Color: 32 - deep skin tones with olive undertones

885 Reviews

$40.00

Perfect color match and unbelievable finish! I have dry, sensitive skin- it’s been hard to find a foundation that suits my needs. ...Great for sensitive skin. Truly worth it. Attaching an unedited photo of complexion with this holy grail of a product.

What it is: A lightweight skin tint foundation with medium coverage that brightens skin for a dewy, luminous finish.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: Natural


Formulation: Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Hyaluronic Acid: Attracts and binds moisture to smooth and hydrate skin

- Rice Bran Peptides: Reduces the appearance of fine lines, pore, helps fade dark spots brightening skin tone.

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