Serum Foundation

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When you want something radiant and natural looking, reach for one of our top picks for best serum foundations. These formulas boast buildable coverage with a skin-like finish and many offer added skincare benefits such as spf, hyalurionic acid, and niacinamide. Shop our picks for the best serum foundations available at Sephora.

ILIASuper Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Skincare Foundation

Size: 1 / 30·ITEM: 2333607

Color: Matira ST11 - Medium with cool undertones

6.5K Reviews

$48.00

I never write reviews but had to share this cause after trying many tinted serums & moisturizers this is a keeper...I received the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation as a free sample from Pinchme. ...best tinted serum

What it is: An award-winning tinted serum with light, dewy coverage, mineral SPF, and potent levels of skincare ingredients.


Coverage: Light


Finish: 
Radiant


Formulation: 
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Plant-Based Squalane: Seals in moisture without clogging pores.

- Niacinamide: Visibly smooths skin texture and refines uneven tone.

- Hyaluronic Acid: Draws hydration into skin to visibly plump and replenish.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

Tower 28 BeautySunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2484533

Color: 15 Melrose - light with warm undertones

1.6K Reviews

$32.00

Fave New Everyday Foundation...I prefer the consistency to a serum foundation like Kosas which is really runny. ...I guess I was expecting more of a mineral or serum coverage and this is like runny foundation.

What it is: A two-in-one natural finish foundation with 100 percent mineral SPF 30, light-medium buildable coverage, and no pore-clogging ingredients, making it safe for problem-prone or sensitive skin.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: SPF 30

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Non-Nano Zinc Oxide: Protects from UVA/UVB damage and is suitable for sensitive skin.
- Pricky Pear Extract: Protects from blue light pollution.
- White Sage Extract: Is soothing and neutralizes free radicals from the sun.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

Yves Saint LaurentNU BARE LOOK TINT Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2489318

Color: 9 - medium with warm undertones

1.4K Reviews

$46.00

I put this on after my serum and moisturizer, then I do a light hand of setting powder under my eye and into the space between my nose and corner of my eye. ...Loved how light weight and easy to apply with fingers this NU bare tint is; feels like it’s in between a serum and a bb cream which is perfect for summer.

What it is: A lightweight skin tint with hyaluronic acid and buildable light-to-medium coverage for a fresh, dewy complexion.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plumps and moisturizes skin.
- Glycerin: Traps moisture and hydrates skin.
- Mallow: Visibly brightens skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It also comes in recyclable packaging.

SaieSlip Tint – Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer with Mineral Zinc SPF 35 and Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 1.3 oz/ 40 mL·ITEM: 2497485

Color: Two - for very light skintones with peach undertones

2.1K Reviews

$36.00

Separates and doesn’t layer well over serums...The product also separates into patchy coverage on my skin when applied over skincare serums. It looks great if you don’t use any daytime serums but the formula separation is a big issue....I “glow” all day (opposed to dewy products that just make me look oily). I use two serums, light moisturizer, primer, let all that dry for 2 min, then apply this and it’s stunning.

What it is: A lightweight, non-comedogenic tinted moisturizer packed with 100% Non-Nano zinc oxide broad spectrum SPF 35 and a blend of nourishing, hydrating ingredients for sheer, dewy coverage.


Coverage: Light


Finish: Radiant


Formulation: Liquid


SPF: 35


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- 100% Non-Nano Mineral Zinc Oxide: Provides clean SPF 35 protection and acts like a shield against UVA and UVB rays.

- Hyaluronic Acid: Helps to attract water and retain moisture in the skin.

ILIATrue Skin Medium Coverage Serum Foundation with Niacinamide

Size: 1 / 30·ITEM: 2527729

Color: Senja SF9.25 - deep with golden olive undertones

927 Reviews

$54.00

ILIA serum foundation in Texel SF3...I absolutely love ILIA true skin medium coverage serum foundation with niacinamide in Texel SF3. The foundation went on effortlessly and made my skin look air brushed. ...good stuff great coverage little steap for the price but its a good product line, i love their serums

What it is: A weightless foundation with buildable medium coverage and a natural, skin-like finish—now with active levels of skincare ingredients.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Visibly smooths and refines uneven texture and tone.
- Allantoin: Soothes the look of irritation and redness while supporting skin’s health.
- Aloe: Calms, nourishes, hydrates, and adds a featherweight feel.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

LancômeTeint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation​ with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2589141

Color: 330N - Medium with neutral peach undertones

3.8K Reviews

$53.00

Serum like foundation...LOVE this foundation. Consistency was serum like and lightweight. ...Glow serum foundation...Lancôme Idole ultra care and glow foundation has the perfect medium build that is infused with a 24 hr glow serum in the foundation.

What it is: An up to 24-hour, healthy-looking glow serum foundation with buildable medium coverage and SPF 27, plus hyaluronic and mandelic acids to hydrate and smooth skin for a natural-looking glow finish.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: SPF 30 and under

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and visibly plumps the skin.
- Mandelic Acid: Smooths and refines the skin.

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

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IT CosmeticsCC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40 and Niacinamide

Size: 1.1 oz / 32 mL·ITEM: 2515922

Color: Deep Mocha - very deep Complexion with cool red undertones

2K Reviews

$47.00

IT COSMETICS CC Foundation + Serum...I received this product from Bzzagent for my honest review. I like this foundation/serum. It's very light weight with medium coverage, easy to blend and glides on smoothly. ...My go to bases lately have been L'OREAL Nude Tinted Serum and their Age Perfect Radiant Serum foundation but this IT Cosmetics CC Nude Glow will be taking their place.

What it is: A color-correcting, medium-coverage skin tint formulated with brightening glow serum and SPF 40 that delivers an immediate, visibly healthy glow.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Radiant


Formulation: 
Liquid


SPF: SPF Over 30

Highlighted Ingredients:

- Niacinamide: Visibly brightens, smooths texture, and reduces the look of dark spots and large pores.

- Hyaluronic Acid: Quickly plumps the look of skin and hydrates.



cieletint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation with SPF 50+

Size: 1.28 oz·ITEM: 2708253

Color: 06 | Medium Tan - medium tan

664 Reviews

$44.00

This product leaves me hydrated and happy! The serum is light and leaves my skin feeling super plum and radiant. ...Hi, I’m in love with this serum foundation with sunscreen. I think this is one of the best products I have purchased.

What it is: A mineral SPF 50+, weightless, tinted serum that blends into a seamless second skin with buildable medium coverage and a natural finish.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Liquid


SPF: SPF over 30

Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Allantoin: Moisturizes, heals, and soothes skin.

- Bisabolol: Calms, brightens, and visibly reduces redness.

- Niacinamide: Minimizes the look of pores and boosts skin barrier.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

IT CosmeticsCC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation with SPF 50+

Size: 1.08 oz / 32 mL·ITEM: 2840668

Color: Light Cool - light with pink undertones

7.8K Reviews

$47.00

This skin-loving, color-correcting full coverage foundation...I have bad acne scarring and redness and this is probably one of the only foundations i have found that truly cover. its only cakey if you apply too much, a little goes a long way

What it is: A color-correcting, full-coverage foundation with SPF 50 physical mineral sunscreen that delivers a flawless, natural finish.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Cream

SPF: SPF over 30

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Collagen: Enhances visible elasticity for a youthful, smooth appearance.
- Peptides: Help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and support natural collagen for smoother, firmer-looking skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Locks in moisture, supports visible elasticity, and diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates parabens and phthalates.

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“I am so excited about this foundation! As a person with oily skin, it’s hard to find foundations that don’t separate and don’t look cakey and this one delivered”
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