Sheer Foundation

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Sheer Foundation.

Sheer foundation is a foundation that is thin enough to allow your skin to breathe but still provides coverage for blemishes or discoloration. Here are some great sheer foundations available today.

GlossierPerfecting Skin Tint for Dewy Sheer Coverage

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2649085

Color: G10 - light to medium

504 Reviews

$28.00

Amazing formula but too sheer...However, I am so sad that I have to return this because the coverage is just not enough for me (esp as I have acne). I don’t mind sheer foundations (like Reboot), but this one is even so much more sheer than that, I can’t see it on my skin at all. ...If you’re a combination skin girlie who feels like you have to choose between looking greasy and looking crusty/cakey, this is the foundation for you. It’s SHEER- barely any coverage sheer- but perfect as a little something extra for a subtle look to even everything out.

What it is: A lightweight skin tint with sheer coverage that evens out the look of skin tone, minimizes appearance of pores, and leaves skin with a smooth, dewy finish.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycerin: Helps skin attract and retain moisture.
- Diamond Powder: Visibly minimizes the look of pores with a brightening and blurring effect.

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.

HourglassVeil™ Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation

Size: 1.2 oz / 35 ml·ITEM: 2690998

Color: 15 - Medium deep with warm undertones

1.4K Reviews

$49.00

This is a very nice sheer foundation. It gives the skin a very nice sheer and natural finish. ...Sheer goodness...I have so much trouble finding a good foundation because my face is so red half the time but this foundation is amazing!

MAKE UP FOR EVERSuper Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint with Hyaluronic and Polyglutamic Acids

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2844587

Color: 10 - for deep tan skin with neutral undertones

436 Reviews

$36.00

Perfect for everyday wear, it's a great alternative to my thicker foundations....My shade match is pretty good, but sheer enough that I can use it year round, packaging is really fun!

MAKEUP BY MARIOSurrealSkin™ Luminous Hydrating Foundation

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2620458

Color: 23O - medium dark with cool undertone

3K Reviews

$44.00

It is a bit thick though, so might mix it with a more sheer or more lightweight foundation....This is my favorite foundation! Once Nars Sheer Glow was discontinued I was stressed trying to find a new signature foundation.

What it is: An award-winning, luminous, medium-coverage foundation that builds effortlessly, for long wear and up to 12 hours of hydration.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- MoistureGrip™ Technology: Contains vegan squalane and grapeseed oil to hydrate and deliver all-day wear.
- Perfecting Powders: Work with skin’s natural texture to deliver a smooth, enhanced finish.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Perfect for normal, dry, and mature skin, this talc-free foundation pairs seam

Charlotte TilburyUnreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick

Size: 0.3 oz / 9 g·ITEM: 2765691

Color: 3 Fair - fair with neutral undertones

1K Reviews

$46.00

I have been using this in place of bronzing drops when I apply primer, it goes on easier than a dropper and it sheers out beautifully using either my fingers or a brush. ...Great highlight foundation...I received this product for my honest opinion The Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick is an amazing stick Foundation.

bareMineralsOriginal Loose Matte Talc-Free Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15 

ITEM: 1195429

Color: Medium Deep - for dark-to-deep skin with rich red undertones

7.9K Reviews

$29.00

It stays on very well, even in the humid Louisiana heat. Liquid foundations slide right off the second I start to sweat....Everyday Foundation...I usually break out from most foundations, but I've found some luck with Bareminerals.

What it is: A clean, loose mineral foundation that delivers buildable sheer-to-full coverage with a matte finish while helping to control excess oil.

Coverage: Medium

Finish: Matte

Formulation: Loose Powder

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

SPF: SPF 30 and Under

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide: Provides mineral-based SPF protection.
- Silica/Calcium Silicate and Lauroyl Lysine: Provide a matte finish with a silky, soft-skin feel and helps controls oil.
- Iron Oxides: Provides clean, mineral-based pigments for natural-looking color and coverage.

$52.00

Best foundation I've ever used...This is an amazing foundation. It provides a smooth, sheer coverage which I find amazingly buildable. ...I'm extremely acne prone when it comes to any kind of foundation, and lucky for me, this never caused any problems for my skin.

What it is: A sheer-to-full-coverage powder foundation has a versatile, mattifying, and long-wearing finish that is perfect for all skin types, including oily.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Matte

Formulation: Pressed Powder

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

What Else You Need to Know: This versatile matte foundation is buildable, long-lasting, and can be used wet or dry. The face powder is perfect for on-the-go touch-ups, covering imperfections, and as a sheer-coverage setting powder. The lightweight formula does not cake and offers a shine-free, natural look.

NUDESTIXTinted Blur Foundation Stick

Size: 0.2 oz / 6.2 g·ITEM: 2079440

Color: Nude Medium 7 - light nude tan

674 Reviews

$32.00

Product is nice and smooth and blends easily. I find the coverage sheer so at night when you want a more bold higher coverage look you can use it in tandem with other product. ...better than foundation...I really think I prefer it to traditional foundation. It blurs my imperfections but is still sheer enough to let my skin show through.

What it is: A multitasking, five-in-one, lightweight, cream-to-powder foundation stick.

Formulation:
Stick

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin E: A natural antioxidant that nourishes and hydrates.
- Green Tea: Visibly improves overall tone and texture for a youthful-looking complexion.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This is a lightweight, cream-to-powder, ultra-soft, natural-matte foundation stick, available in 11 shades, that visibly transforms skin to have a naturally smooth appearance.

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