Neutral Foundations

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Neutral Foundations.

A neutral foundation is a great option for anyone looking to add a little extra coverage to their makeup routine, or who wants to try something new but isn't sure which shade is best. Here are some of the best neutral-colored foundations available today.

CLINIQUEEven Better™ Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

ITEM: 1332204

Color: WN 94 Deep Neutral - medium, warm-neutral undertones

2.6K Reviews

$53.00

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.

IT CosmeticsCC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation with SPF 40

Size: 1.08 oz / 32 mL·ITEM: 2773745

Color: Neutral Rich

2.9K Reviews

$63.50

This han amazing foundation. I so creamy and velvety i been loving the last 2 foundation it dropped

What it is: A full-coverage matte foundation for oily skin, skin-balancing serum, and broad-spectrum SPF 40 sunscreen in one.


Coverage: Full


Finish: 
Matte


Formulation: 
Cream


SPF: SPF 40

Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Air Licium®: Instantly creates a skin-blurring effect; absorbs and reduces shine.

- Lentil Seed Extract: Minimizes the look of pores.

- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates dry skin and prevents the appearance of dry patches.


Ingredient Callouts: Non-comedogenic, fragrance free and vegan formula.

tarteAmazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2475713

Color: 12N Fair Neutral - fair skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

676 Reviews

$57.00

I would recommend Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-hour full coverage foundation to anyone looking for a new foundation.

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.

tarteMini Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL·ITEM: 2476208

Color: 51N Deep Neutral - deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

55 Reviews

$25.00

This is the best foundation I’ve used in a long time! The coverage is amazing! ...I have super duper abnormally oily skin. This foundation is solid and has not broken me out and keeps me looking matte and my skin looks flawless all day.

What it is: A mini oil free, 16-hour full-coverage foundation. Formulated with Amazonian clay for a light-weight feel and matte finish.

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 skin-mimicking full-coverage foundation never cakes or creases.

tarteAmazonian clay blurring powder foundation

Size: 0.28 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2641405

Color: 46N Tan-Deep Neutral - tan to deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

50 Reviews

$54.00

First powder where I was able to find a good shade match for my neutral undertone. It’s light coverage, you can build it up to some degree. ...I absolutely am in love with this product. I have fair neutral-cool tones and the 12N fair neutral is perfect for me.

What it is: A bestselling foundation, now in a powder.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: Matte


Formulation: Pressed Powder


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Amazonian Clay: Nature’s perfect ingredient for better, longer, truer wear.

- Hyaluronic Acid: Intensely hydrates.

- Vitamin E: A natural preservative, emollient, and antioxidant that calms redness and irritation.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, mineral oil, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

Bobbi BrownVitamin Enriched Pressed Finishing Powder

Size: 0.282 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2701761

Color: Neutral - soft, neutral peach

256 Reviews

$72.00

I have really been loving powders lately and Bobbi brown makes great complexion products and this is amazing as well! I got the shade neutral and it’s a bit lighter than I am so I use it on my under eyes love it. ...This luxury powder is the perfect neutral for my skin tone. It sets my makeup nicely without being drying of cakey looking .

What it is: A multitasking finishing powder that hydrates, visibly refines skin tone, and absorbs oil all day for a balanced complexion with a fresh, healthy, and even-toned look.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Powder

What Else You Need to Know: Powered by vitamin B5 and Hydro-Soft Powder Technology, this setting powder locks in moisture, boosting hydration over time, while delivering blurring benefits and all-day oil absorption with a silky-soft finish. It also visibly refines skin tone and flexes to suit a range of skin tones.

Clinical Results: In clinical testing on 25 women:
- The formula boosted hydration in 7 days

DIORDior Forever Skin Glow Hydrating Foundation

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2558278

Color: 7N Neutral - deep skin with neutral undertones

217 Reviews

$74.00

This foundation isn’t getting enough hype! The color 2.5n is so neutral it’s the perfect color and match for me . ...summer foundation...Wish they had something more neutral or yellow undertone

What it is: A clean Dior foundation that has up to 24 hours of wear and provides visibly radiant medium-to-full coverage and hydration.

Coverage:
Medium

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Iris Extract: Guards against oxidation.
- Hibiscus Extract: Helps renew the look of skin.
- Wild Pansy Extract: Maintains hydration for healthy-looking skin.

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. It also comes in recyclable packaging.

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