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
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. ...It creates a beautiful flawless base to build on. 8 hours later it still looks fresh and 16 hours in it’s just starting to wear off a little bit, so it has great staying power. As a bonus, I have sensitive skin and this doesn’t break me out at all !
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: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2475770
Color: 19H Fair-Light Honey - fair to light skin with warm, peach undertones
$57.00
AMAZING, full coverage while also being light and LOOKED LIKE SKIN i love this foundation its clay based and has awesome coverage
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.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2531119
Color: Truffle - very deep with neutral undertones
$53.00
This is a fabulous lightweight matte foundation. I wish it had more cool tones but I can’t make it work. ...Great foundation...I love this Lawless Beauty Conseal the Deal Foundation. It is really lightweight. When you squeeze it out is somewhat runny but upon application it looks great.
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: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2801066
Color: Light 20 N - light, neutral undertones
$59.50
It’s a quality foundation!...Just use less product and hydrate with any dew - hydration drops . I have combination. Skin prep is important but honestly it’s a beautiful professional foundation . ...Best foundation for combo skin/needs more shades...Fantastic foundation, I bought it by a recommendation. It truly is waterproof, full coverage, lightweight.
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: 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: 2601771
Color: Deep Neutral Olive 400 - deep with neutral olive undertones
$57.00
I have super sensitive skin and most foundations give me a rash but this one doesnt!! ...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.
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2637346
Color: 14 - medium skin tones with peach undertones
$57.00
Perfect color match and unbelievable finish! I have dry, sensitive skin- it’s been hard to find a foundation that suits my needs. ...Added bonus for being a clean product which I prefer to use on my sensitive skin!...Perfect lightweight, glowy skin!
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.
Size: 0.28 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2850246
Color: Medium Deep 45 Warm - for tan-dark warm skin with a golden hue
$57.00
I love how it leaves a smooth, matte finish without feeling heavy, is perfect for controlling shine, and works well for sensitive skin....Perfect for sensitive skin...I absolutely love this powder, my skin is oily and also sensitive, and is so hard to find a mattifying powder that is also talc free, not to irritate my super sensitive skin.
What it is: A talc-free, natural matte foundation that provides up to 24 hours of breathable full coverage and all-day oil control, while reducing the look of pores.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Brightening Pineapple Complex with Licorice Root: Visibly brightens and refreshes skin's texture by supporting cell turnover.
- Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter: Help to preserve skin's moisture balance.
- Peony Flower and Sugarcane-Derived Squalane: Promote the appearance of smoother skin by targeting roughness.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This skin-improvi