Water Based Foundation

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Water-based foundation is a type of foundation whose base is, well, water. Water-based foundations are ideal for people with sensitive skin, dry skin, or those looking for something a little more lightweight. Pro tip: when using a water-based foundation, be sure to pair it with a water-based primers to avoid your foundation separating on your face (water and oil don't mix!).

DIORForever Natural Velvet Matte Compact Foundation

Size: 0.4 oz / 10 g·ITEM: 2654630

Color: 2CR IN

55 Reviews

$60.00

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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ONE/SIZE by Patrick StarrrTurn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2805190

Color: Medium 40 G - medium, golden undertones

605 Reviews

$44.00

Turn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation is fantastic! ...This would be the perfect wedding day foundation since it is long wearing, water proof and sweat proof!

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

Bobbi BrownWeightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2798460

Color: Warm Porcelain - Fair skin, warm undertones

1.7K Reviews

$57.00

New Favorite Foundation!...The new Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Foundation is one of my new favorite foundations! I love how lightweight it feels and looks on the skin and how seamlessly it blends with makeup on top! ...Definitely use this with her vitamin enriched face base!! I loved my results.

What it is: An oil controlling foundation that provides 24-hr moisture and wear, minimizes the look of pores and is water-proof and sweat-resistant.  


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Liquid


SPF: 15

Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Oil-Absorbing Silicas: Absorb oil and shine without stripping moisture.

- Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, and Honey Extract: Boost skin’s moisture levels for immediate and long-term hydration.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also gluten-free.

Too FacedBorn This Way Natural Finish Longwear Liquid Foundation

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 1960814

Color: Swan - very fair with neutral undertones

15.1K Reviews

$47.00

When I received my foundation, I was so excited to try it. This born this way foundation is medium to full coverage. ...Love this foundation on my skin!...one of my favourite foundations

What it is: An oil-free lightweight foundation that masterfully diffuses the line between makeup and skin for undetectable coverage.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Water: Aids in delicately replenishing skin’s moisture levels.
- Alpine Rose: Helps support skin’s health and resilience.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Gives a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

NUDESTIXTinted Cover Liquid Foundation

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2661585

Color: NUDE 9

171 Reviews

$38.00

Good foundation...The cream is smooth, easy to spread, does not float when exposed to water, fills pores well, creating a smoother and more vivid makeup foundation....I think I may have found a new every day favorite base product!

What it is: Skin tint liquid foundation with buildable coverage for getting an even skin tone and a flawless natural makeup finish.


Coverage: Light


Finish: Natural


Formulation: Liquid


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Rosemary Extract: Packed with skin-loving phenolic compounds

- Coffee Seed Extract: Powerful antioxidant, Vitamin E plus other natural antioxidants

- Green Tea Extract: Packed with plant polyphenols, soothing Antioxidant, Anti-pollution

tarteAmazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2476059

Color: 51S Deep Sand - deep skin with warm, golden undertones

693 Reviews

$42.00

One of my favorite foundations ever...I absolutely LOVE this foundation and am truly surprised at the negative reviews. ...This is a really good natural-matte (I think it’s in between) foundation and I think worth the money.

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.

NUDESTIXTinted Blur Foundation Stick

Size: 0.2 oz / 6.2 g·ITEM: 2079457

Color: Nude Deep 8 - medium nude tan

674 Reviews

$32.00

Blurred Base...I love a good stick foundation, it makes application so quick and easy. ...Fav stick foundation!...I’m normally do NOT like stick foundations. They slip off my face, oily, and send to peel during the day.

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.

MAKE UP FOR EVERMini HD Skin Hydra Glow Skincare Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 0.4 oz·ITEM: 2738193

Color: 3N40  - Praline - for medium to tan skin with neutral undertones

85 Reviews

$22.00

Definitely one of the best foundations I’ve ever tried and one of the best “your skin but better” foundations on the market. ...I’m just going to list all others I’ve used that this blows out of the water- Estee lauder, Gucci, Mac, IT cos., colourpop, fenty, maybelline, Clinique & Lancôme.

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

bareMineralsBAREPRO® 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

Size: 0.28 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2850279

Color: Medium 30 Cool - for medium cool skin with a pink hue

410 Reviews

$42.00

I don’t normally use powder foundation but was excited to try this gifted product. ...I highly recommend this to anyone that needs or wants a flawless base finish!

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

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