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.
ITEM: 1332204
Color: WN 94 Deep Neutral - medium, warm-neutral undertones
$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.
Size: 1.08 oz / 32 mL·ITEM: 2773745
Color: Neutral Rich
$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.
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2475713
Color: 12N Fair Neutral - fair skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
$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.
Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL·ITEM: 2476208
Color: 51N Deep Neutral - deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
$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.
Size: 0.28 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2641405
Color: 46N Tan-Deep Neutral - tan to deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
$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.
Size: 0.282 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2701761
Color: Neutral - soft, neutral peach
$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
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2558278
Color: 7N Neutral - deep skin with neutral undertones
$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.