When the heat is on and humidity levels rise, finding the perfect foundation that can withstand the sweltering weather becomes a top priority. Don't let the elements ruin your flawless complexion - Sephora has got you covered with a range of powder foundations for dry skin specifically formulated to combat the challenges of humid weather. Whether you're looking for lightweight coverage, long-lasting wear, or oil control, our selection of foundations will keep your skin looking fresh and shine-free all day long. Say goodbye to makeup meltdowns and hello to a flawless face that stays put, no matter how high the mercury climbs.
Size: 0.24 oz / 7 g·ITEM: 2643112
Color: Translucent - for very fair to light medium skin tones
$71.00
I have noticed it has held up well in hot humid weather, which is such a bonus for summer use! ...Even, I have tried it when attending an outdoor activity (hot weather) it stayed all day. It gives a brightening look to the face.
What it is: A pressed finishing powder that enhances the look of skin and makeup with a natural, luminous finish, instantly adding dimension and enlivening skin.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Chamomile Extract and Rose Oil: Provides all-day skin comfort that becomes one with skin.
- High Resolution Pigments and Custom-Pearl Blends: Enliven complexion, instantly lift sallowness and dullness.
- Auto-Balancing Technology: Helps balance moisture and control shine immediately and over time.
Size: 0.22 oz / 6.3 g·ITEM: 2681294
Color: 18 - tan skin with cool peach undertones
$54.00
I love how it effortlessly conceals any imperfections, leaving my skin tone even without feeling heavy or looking cakey. The Foundation Stick is long-lasting, remaining in place throughout the day, even in hot and humid weather conditions. ...I’ve tried so many foundation sticks, but this one from BASMA is in a league of its own.
What it is: A skin-like foundation stick that evens out your complexion with buildable coverage that never feels heavy.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Stick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aloe Vera Extract: Supports collagen production and visibly improves elasticity.
- Vitamin E: An antioxidant that facilitates skin hydration.
- Apricot Butter: Helps nurture, revitalize, and soften skin.
Size: 0.6 oz/18 mL·ITEM: 2926418
Color: 11 - deep, neutral olive
$59.00
As someone who doesn’t like heavy foundations, I really liked this one. It wears comfortably all day, looks fresh, and never feels cakey. ...However this foundation is absolutely lightweight yet so blurring and skin like.
What it is: A silky, non-comedogenic liquid foundation that blurs and smooths skin, provides 24hr wear + hydration, medium coverage and a natural glow finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Clinically shown to improve the look of skin tone, texture, and luminosity after 14 days.
What Else You Need to Know: This silky foundation offers weightless, medium-buildable coverage that blurs imperfections and looks like naturally glowing skin that lasts up to 24 hours.
Size: 0.84 oz/25 ml·ITEM: 2887339
Color: 36Y - medium-deep with yellow undertones
$30.00
I love how long it lasts too—I’ve worn it through full days of work and even some humid weather, and it still looked amazing at the end of the day. ...Plus, it’s hydrating enough for dry patches but still holds up in humid weather. The price point is also a huge win — you get amazing quality without breaking the bank.
What it is: A medium-coverage foundation with a natural finish and long-wearing formula that hydrates the skin for up to 16 hours with hyaluronic acid.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
What Else You Need to Know: Available in a wide range of shades, Best Skin Ever foundation offers buildable coverage for your skin—from medium to full. It corrects the look of blemishes and redness and has a weightless feel. Its natural satin finish and imperceptible texture make your skin look like the best version of itself. After 28 days, the skin shows signs of improvement.
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2798650
Color: Cool Espresso (C-116) - Rich, cool undertones
$77.00
This is a great everyday foundation with a buildable coverage that lasts a long time, even in humid and hot weather. ...I’m very impressed with this liquid foundation! I have dry/combination skin so I have to be careful with liquid foundations because some will exacerbate the dryness in my skin, but this did not!
What it is: An oil-absorbing, waterproof, sweat-resistant matte foundation that provides up to 24 hours of moisture and wear while minimizing the look of pores.
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.
Size: 1 oz/30 mL·ITEM: 2885754
Color: Honey - tan with neutral undertones
$65.00
The finish is super smooth and soft and I feel like it lasts forever, even in humid weather. The Vanilla shade that I chose matches my skin perfectly but the shade range they offer is really impressive. ...A natural, buildable foundation...The finish is a beautiful soft matte that still keeps a healthy glow, and it lasts all day without breaking apart, even in humid weather. I also appreciate the wide shade range, which made it easy to find my perfect match.
What it is: An undetectable foundation formula that delivers up to 24-hour hydration and color-true wear that’s transfer-resistant, waterproof, and sweat- and humidity-proof.
Coverage: Medium
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycerin
- Vitamin E
- Hyaluronic Acid
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This natural-finish foundation reduces the appearance of pores, improves appearance of skin tone, and is all-day fade-proof. It is non-caking, non-poring, non-streaking, and photo friendly.
Size: 1 oz/30 mL·ITEM: 2891026
Color: 5 Cool - medium with cool undertones
$70.50
It took a long walk in humid weather, went to a bar and even at the end of the day, my makeup looks great, no dryness or flaking, just like when I applied it. ...It makes the skin look soft and smooth while offering full coverage of any imperfections of the skin. This foundation stayed almost the whole day on my skin even through hot and humid weather!
What it is: A 3D matte, not flat, blurring foundation that delivers up to 24 hours of full coverage and shine control.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Biomimetic Second-Skin Tech: Long-lasting wear for waterproof, transfer-proof, life-proof coverage.
- Powder Blur AIRTech: Smooths and blurs to quickly minimize the look of lines, wrinkles, and pores.
- Phytoyouth Essence: Targets visible signs of aging including fine lines and uneven skin texture.
What Else You Need to Know: This light-as-air, seven-in-one foundation targets blemishes, redness, visible pores, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin, and dark circles all in one pump.
Size: 1.01 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2106490
Color: R510 Coffee - for dark skin with peachy-red undertones
$54.00
Overall, I would buy this on my own to replace my other foundations....I hardly ever write reviews but felt the need to do so for this foundation... Let me start off by saying I'm a foundation junkie and love trying new foundations high end and drug store.
What it is: A full-coverage, waterproof foundation that provides a velvety-matte finish and up to 24 hours of wear.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
What Else You Need to Know: This foundation is ideal for normal-to-oily skin types and provides full coverage. It is formulated with flexi-fit complex technology to deliver oil-absorbing powders that ensure shine control and up to 24 hours of wear that doesn't cake, flake, or fade.
Size: 0.4 oz / 10 g·ITEM: 2595049
Color: 3N - light to medium
$85.00
Best compact foundation!...Can't even describe how much I love this compact foundation. It's good to throw in your purse for a quick touch-up Or wear on its own....Works great on top of a liquid foundation for extra coverage or on its own for a “no make up” look
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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Size: 1.08 oz·ITEM: 2745982
Color: 350 - warm neutral
$59.50
Application is smoother and easier than with the matte formulation of this foundation, but the finish is shiny, almost oily. If you have combination or oily skin, this product is not for you (especially with hot, humid weather approaching)....It lasts all day without caking or settling into fine lines, even in humid weather. I also appreciate that it doesn’t oxidize or change color throughout the day.
What it is: A hydrating and glowy foundation that's waterproof and reduces shine for a notch above natural finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
What Else You Need to Know: This is a long-wearing, medium-coverage foundation that gives golden-hour glow in a bottle. It hydrates, brightens, and improves the look of skin tone immediately and over time, while resisting sweat, humidity, and transfer.
