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: 2649077

Color: G9 - medium warm

504 Reviews

$28.00

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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: 2690972

Color: 13 - Medium deep with neutral undertones

1.4K Reviews

$49.00

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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: 2844553

Color: 06 - for medium to medium tan skin with neutral undertones

442 Reviews

$36.00

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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: 2620276

Color: 5N - light with neutral undertone

3K Reviews

$44.00

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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: 2765790

Color: 12 Tan - tan-deep with warm undertones

1K Reviews

$46.00

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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.

LancômeDUAL FINISH – Multi-tasking Longwear Powder Foundation

ITEM: 135608

Color: Matte Honey III (W)

1.2K Reviews

$52.00

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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: 2079382

Color: Nude Light 1 - fair neutral nude

674 Reviews

$32.00

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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.

DIORForever Natural Velvet Matte Compact Foundation

Size: 0.4 oz / 10 g·ITEM: 2654606

Color: 1CR IN

55 Reviews

$60.00

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best powder foundation...I prefer sheer foundation so this is ideal for me.

What it is: A transfer-proof compact foundation that visibly reduces shine and provides up to 24 hours of natural-looking, matte coverage with a smooth, refined finish.

Coverage: Medium

Finish: Matte

Formulation: Pressed Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Iris Extract: Delivers antioxidant benefits.
- Wild Pansy Flower Extract: Preserves hydration.
- Rose Extract: Visibly refines pores.

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 is also gluten-free.

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