Are you looking for the perfect foundation to match your golden complexion? We've got you covered. Check out our top picks for the best foundation for golden undertones available at Sephora in a wide range of formulas and finishes.
Size: 0.3 oz/ 8.6 g·ITEM: 2476976
Color: Golden Luxe - medium with warm golden undertones
$35.00
I was a little worry with the color because it has warm undertones and my skin color is more cold, but I am impressed how discreet is the warm undertone and how good is the coverage EVEN with NO foundation before. ...I chose my correct shade with zero problems! It’s not overly golden which as a freelance makeup artist, this powder will work amazingly on my dark tan to deep clients as a highlight.
What it is: An ultra-lightweight, oil-absorbing powder that instantly sets—or refreshes—makeup at home and on the go.
Size: 0.42 oz/ 12 g·ITEM: 2515575
Color: 5W2 Rich Caramel - deep with warm yellow undertones
$49.00
Love that there are deeper golden undertones to choose from as well...The weird thing I wanted to mention was that the shade names seem off - I was matched by an Estée Lauder beauty associate and my perfect match was Fresco, which is supposedly a light with rosy-pink undertones - I’m definitely not a cool undertone in person, more of a fair-neutral with very subtle golden undertones.
What it is: A multi-use, refillable powder foundation with flawless custom coverage, up to 12-hour wear, and a matte finish.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
What Else You Need to Know: This foundation reduces the look of pores, stays color true, is waterproof, and is sweat- and humidity-resistant.
Cool (C) undertones: For bare skin that has a rosy tone and burns easily.
Neutral (N) undertones: For bare skin that is more even toned, not too pink or golden.
Warm (W) undertones: For bare skin that has a golden or olive tone and tans easily.
$32.00
It’s a great light foundation but just sits on the skin....this is by far the best skin tint i’ve ever used. its perfect for my neutral undertone and gives just the right amount of coverage. highly recommend!
What it is: A lightweight, ultra-hydrating skin tint that delivers a blurred and flawless, satin-matte, second-skin, long-wearing finish for up to 12 hours.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-Derived Amino Acids: Hydrate and condition skin for a smoother, plumper appearance.
- Pea Extract: Promotes skin elasticity and firmness.
- Peach Flower Extract: Protects skin against the harmful effects of free radicals.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Bridging the gap between skincare and makeup, this skin tint hydrates like a hero while delivering light to medium cov
Size: 0.25 oz/ 7 g·ITEM: 1827310
Color: 8.5 Golden - medium, golden undertones
$49.00
My skin is combination dry, and it looks great when blended out with a sponge or applied with a dense foundation brush. Shade selection is diverse in terms of depth and undertone, which is always a challenge even though I'm only medium/tan with a yellow undertone....Overall though it's a beautiful foundation and finish!
What it is: A weightless, waterproof foundation with long-wearing, concentrated coverage in a custom, triangular component for fast and easy full coverage on-the-go.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Stick
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Ingredient Callouts: Free of mineral oil, parabens, phthalates, and triclosan, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.
Size: 0.282 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2701746
Color: Golden Brown - soft, warm golden brown
$48.00
There wasn’t my color so I chose a darker color that I use as bronzer especially for the summer. Golden brown. It’s so pretty I love how it looks on the skin and blends so beautifully. ...I have a pale olive undertone so the yellow did work for me but I worry about those with pink undertones shade 2 is too dark for.
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: 1.0 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2422590
Color: WN 46 Golden Neutral - medium fair, warm-neutral undertones
$44.00
Latina olive and yellow undertone my color: WN 38 stone. as an esthetician I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!...It could work for some people but it didn’t work for me. The undertones are always off for me with Clinique also.
What it is: A 24-hour, full-coverage foundation that quickly perfects with a matte finish, plus visibly improves skin with three-serum technology.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Oily and Combination
SPF: 25
Highlighted Ingredients:
- UP302 and Vitamin C: Visibly reduces dark spots and uneven skin tone.
- Salicylic Acid: Re-texturizes skin‘s appearance.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plumps skin for a more youthful look.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: This oil-free foundation provides full coverage and a matte finish for up to 24 hou
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2032852
Color: Golden (W-074) - brown with yellow undertones for medium to dark skin
$54.00
I received this complimentary from Bobbi Brown. I picked the shade Golden for my Indian skin, medium with golden undertones and was thrilled to see that this matched perfectly. ...Skin like matte finish with beautiful golden under...Perfect picks up my golden undertones on darker skin. Usually foundations for women of color run orange or red but Bobbi Brown got this one right for me.
What it is: A long-wearing foundation with a buildable oil-free formula that delivers undetectable coverage, broad-spectrum UV protection, and a hydrated glow for a natural finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
SPF: SPF 15
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycerin
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan. It is also gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Lightweight and water-based, Skin Foundation quickly helps plump, moisturize, and boost skin’s glow. Sustained hydration keeps skin looking and feeling fresh and ensures that color stays true all day.
Size: 0.31 oz/ 9 g·ITEM: 1587518
Color: Golden (W-074) - brown with yellow undertones for medium to dark skin
$54.00
I have a medium-tan skin tone with golden undertones and I got matched to 4.5 warm natural but it has a peachy undertone and 4.75 just doesn't match me. ...My ideal foundation...The reason I love this foundation is: 1) shade match, I have golden undertones in my olive skin and this matches my summer skin perfectly!
What it is: A foundation formulated with a unique transparent base and that’s expertly calibrated to your undertone to even out and correct the complexion.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Stick
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates. This product is also gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Featuring a blend of emollients like olive extract and shea butter, the formula moisturizes wherever skin is dry. It delivers medium to full coverage and is water-, sweat-, and humidity-resistant.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2531192
Color: Golden Peach - tan with deep-peach undertones
$39.00
I usually wear a basic “fair” foundation with a cool rosy undertone, unfortunately this foundation only has “very fair” or “light” with pink/rosy undertones so I went with “Meringue: very fair with pink undertones” which is a shade lighter than my usual tone. ...I chose the shade of seashells which is perfect for fair with golden-neutral undertones. It’s full coverage and leaves a nice semi matte finish.
What it is: A long-wearing, lightweight fluid foundation that delivers modern full coverage with a self-setting, natural-matte finish. Vegan and silicone-free.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Nasturtium Flower Extract: Limits free-radical damage caused by blue light.
- Goji Berry: Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and widely used to reduce visible signs of aging.
- Bisabolo and Ginger Extracts: Soothing anti-irritants suitable for dry, sensitive skin.
Size: 0.264 oz/ 7.5 g·ITEM: 1787803
Color: 48 Golden Almond
$20.00
Use with brush for extra coverage over liquid foundation....Retouching needed especially if you have combination or oily skin. The golden fawn was the best match for my yellow undertone olive complexion.
What it is: A creamy, medium coverage powder foundation with a lightweight, buildable formula and a natural, matte finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
What Else You Need to Know: The FlexMatte technology in this formula creates medium buildable, weightless coverage that moves with your skin and doesn't crack, cake, or clog your pores. Not tested on animals and complies with international product safety requirements.