If you have sensitive skin, you may have trouble finding a 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. Here are some suggested products for finding the best foundation for sensitive skin.
$53.00
This has been my absolute favourite foundation since it launched. It is seriously one of the BEST foundations I've ever used, and I work in cosmetics and have tried soo many. ...First off, the pros: I love how smooth this is, it goes on like a dream and doesnt irritate my sensitive skin. It also doesnt have a scent which is a major plus. ...MY ABSOLUTE HOLY GRAIL FOUNDATION
Coverage:
✔ Medium
Skin type:
✔ Normal
✔ Combination
✔ Oily
Finish:
✔ Matte
What it is:
A lightweight, oil-free foundation that creates a second-skin effect.
What it does:
This oil-free, long-wearing foundation applies silky-smooth, leaving skin feeling soft, hydrated, and comfortable. Perfect for all skin types, it offers shine-free, medium, buildable coverage, helping to blur imperfections, fine lines, pores, and signs of fatigue. Skin is left looking flawless, even, and softly matte.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
Size: 1.01 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2430460
Color: 01-N95 - very fair with neutral undertones
$78.50
Amazing soft and smooth foundation with great coverage. I have sometimes sensitive skin and had no issues....Super flawless finish and didn’t have any issues on my sensitive skin! Absolutely love it!
What it is: A skincare-foundation hybrid that delivers light, buildable coverage with skincare benefits.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2475770
Color: 19H Fair-Light Honey - fair to light skin with warm, peach undertones
$57.00
My skin is so sensitive and breaks out with oil based products, so I’m very grateful the new formula is still oil free! ...Good for oily skins...I have the oiliest skin ever but this foundation kinda works for me the best so far, after having some setting powder it's gonna be perfect
What it is: An iconic foundation just got an upgrade with 46 new shades and an improved oil-free formula for up to 16-hours of lightweight, full-coverage, matte foundation.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Amazonian Clay: Acts as nature's most perfect ingredient for better, longer, truer wear.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This foundation’s skin-mimicking full coverage never cakes or creases and has a soft-matte, never-flat finish that smooths and blurs.
ITEM: 2548139
Color: Fair 2 - fair, rosy undertones
$47.50
Gifted by one size It is the first time that I try a product of the brand and I fell in love with the results, it was very easy to apply, it also left my skin very beautiful and I love the packaging, I love that it is a vegan product and that the skin continues to look radiant
What it is: A hybrid foundation with up to all-day wear that blurs skin, visibly minimizes oil, and boosts hydration.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Japanese White Rose Stem Cells: Quickly improve the appearance of skin tone and visibly minimize oil over time.
- Skin-Like Treated Pigments: Rapidly blur and feel like skin.
- Avocado and Mango Hydra-Blend: Boosts hydration for smooth-feeling skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This versatile formula combines the coverage of a foundation with the benefits of a BB cream.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2530996
Color: Sesame - light-medium with neutral undertones
$53.00
Great foundation...I really liked how lightweight this foundation felt on my skin. I would say it's a medium- buildavle coverage foundation. ...Loved this foundation!...I absolutely loved this foundation, and how it covered all the imperfections on my skin.
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.
$64.00
Kind to my rosacea-princess-skin; great product...It's light and I can see my skin through it, so what I end up with is "my skin but better."...I also have dry skin so I was worried it would further dry my skin and make my foundation look cakey, but it doesn’t at all.
What it is:
A high-performance translucent powder that sets makeup for lasting wear without weight or texture, in a convenient, portable compact that's perfect for touch-ups on the go.
What it does:
Prolong the wear of your makeup while staying color-true throughout the day with this high-performance, translucent powder. This lightweight formula sets and perfects makeup with a shine-free, natural-matte, velvety finish for up to 12 hours. This no-flashback formula means you'll look great in photos, and it creates a soft-focus effect to smooth away the look of fine lines and imperfections. It’s available in two shades designed to look and feel natural on all skin tones.
Size: 0.4 oz·ITEM: 2738151
Color: 1N00 - Alabaster - For very fair skin with neutral undertones
$30.00
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
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2801082
Color: Fair 50 NG - fair, neutral golden undertones
$59.50
Must Have Foundation!...If you are looking for your new go to foundation this is she! Throwing away all my other foundations now and only using this one....I love how this foundation looks on my skin. I do have sensitive skin and this did nit cause me to have any breakouts.
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
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2601805
Color: Rich Deep Neutral Olive 430 - rich deep with neutral olive undertones
$57.00
Light but great coverage foundation...I bought this product in stores before I saw the reviews - I have acne prone sensitive skin and have had zero problems with this product, not sure if a bad batch was sent out or what but this is by far my favorite foundation!!...Okay-ish foundation...Contrary to a lot of review here, I didn’t have any reaction to this foundation at all and I consider myself to have a pretty sensitive skin.
What it is: A skin-reviving, SPF treatment foundation that blends like a second skin with a natural dreamy finish to blur, visibly smooth texture, and minimize pores.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF 30 and Under
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide and Caffeine: Visibly brighten, smooth, and even skin tone.
- Squalane, Arnica, and Pro Vitamin B5: Soothe, calm, and balance skin’s ideal oil and moisture levels.