If you have sensitive skin, you may have trouble finding a foundation that doesn't cause a reaction. But there are still plenty of options out there for people with sensitive skin who want to wear makeup. Here are some suggested products for finding the best foundation for sensitive skin.
$53.00
Absolutely LOVED it. Feels light on the skin. Stayed beautiful all day. Nice matte finish.
Coverage:
✔ Medium
Skin type:
✔ Normal
✔ Combination
✔ Oily
Finish:
✔ Matte
What it is:
A lightweight, oil-free foundation that creates a second-skin effect.
What it does:
This oil-free, long-wearing foundation applies silky-smooth, leaving skin feeling soft, hydrated, and comfortable. Perfect for all skin types, it offers shine-free, medium, buildable coverage, helping to blur imperfections, fine lines, pores, and signs of fatigue. Skin is left looking flawless, even, and softly matte.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
Size: 0.35 oz/ 10.5 g·ITEM: 479782
Color: Matte Medium
$54.00
Good product for olive toned non sensitive skin! Exacerbated my blackheads, works lovely for my sister though with or without liquid foundation....the best out there, especially for those with sensitive skin
Coverage:
✔ Full
Skin type:
✔ Combination
✔ Oily
Finish:
✔ Matte
What it is:
A long-wearing, two-in-one, powder and foundation in a portable compact.
What it does:
Get a powder and foundation combined in one portable compact. The long-wearing, full-coverage powder works as an over-foundation finisher or as a powder foundation. The extra-cling formula provides double coverage, yet leaves the skin with a natural skin-perfecting look.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Phthalates
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2475770
Color: 19H Fair-Light Honey - fair to light skin with warm, peach undertones
$57.00
This full coverage foundation is amazing I have been using it for about 2 months now it’s my favorite I love how it looks on my skin I have combination skin and this goes perfect for my skin!...I loved Tarte Amazonian clay 16-hour foundation. My skin I dry so I always struggle with foundations, especially full coverage.
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.
$64.00
Kind to my rosacea-princess-skin; great product...It's light and I can see my skin through it, so what I end up with is "my skin but better."...I also have dry skin so I was worried it would further dry my skin and make my foundation look cakey, but it doesn’t at all.
What it is:
A high-performance translucent powder that sets makeup for lasting wear without weight or texture, in a convenient, portable compact that's perfect for touch-ups on the go.
What it does:
Prolong the wear of your makeup while staying color-true throughout the day with this high-performance, translucent powder. This lightweight formula sets and perfects makeup with a shine-free, natural-matte, velvety finish for up to 12 hours. This no-flashback formula means you'll look great in photos, and it creates a soft-focus effect to smooth away the look of fine lines and imperfections. It’s available in two shades designed to look and feel natural on all skin tones.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2531150
Color: Sienna - deep with neutral-red undertones
$53.00
It wss a nice coverage product that didnt seem to break my sensitive skin out or bring out any excess oils. Overall id recommend thid product....FAVORITE FOUNDATION OF ALL TIME!!!!...I was in a panic when my favorite foundation got discontinued (urban decay all-nighter…) so have tried many many foundations in hopes of finding something I like that wouldn’t give me bad skin reactions (VERY VERY sensitive skin that is prone to millia, painful dryness, splotching-the whole unfortunate enchilada).
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: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2805190
Color: Medium 40 G - medium, golden undertones
$61.00
I absolutely loved this foundation!!! It was the perfect color for me and it blended so well! ...Best foundation that’s come out in a very long time! I have combo/oily skin and this foundation not only stays all day but it barely needs to be set!
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
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2637205
Color: 28 - medium/tan to deep skin tones with cool undertones
$60.00
I was so excited about this foundation because I love glowy serum foundations and have dry skin. ...it’s ok as a foundation but i didn’t find it to be very dewy and i don’t even have dry skin. its also pretty high coverage for a “skin tint foundation”. it’s not bad but it’s not anything special. the haus labs foundation is way better imo.
What it is: A lightweight skin tint foundation with medium coverage that visibly brightens skin for a dewy, luminous finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Attracts and binds moisture to smooth and hydrate skin
- Rice Bran Peptides: Reduces the appearance of fine lines, pore, helps fade dark spots brightening skin tone.
Size: 0.4 oz·ITEM: 2738177
Color: 1N14 - Beige - for light skin with neutral undertones
$31.50
So many compliments on my skin!...I received so many compliments on my skin compared to other foundations! Definitely recommend!...It is so good to use I just liked it It best suited my skin type sensitive
What it is: A waterproof, 86 percent skincare-based foundation with a naturally luminous finish to hydrate, smooth, and visibly plump skin 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.
Size: 1 / 30·ITEM: 2527752
Color: Iona SF10.25 - very deep with golden olive undertones
$73.00
The foundation does not break out my sensitive skin , combination skin. ...Worked well for my light, dry, sensitive skin...For reference, I typically use Lancôme foundation in shade 220.
What it is: A weightless foundation with buildable medium coverage and a natural, skin-like finish—now with active levels of skincare ingredients.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Visibly smooths and refines uneven texture and tone.
- Allantoin: Soothes the look of irritation and redness while supporting skin’s health.
- Aloe: Calms, nourishes, hydrates, and adds a featherweight feel.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2601763
Color: Deep Neutral Warm 390 - deep with neutral warm undertones
$62.00
I have super sensitive skin and most foundations give me a rash but this one doesnt!! ...Okay-ish foundation...Contrary to a lot of review here, I didn’t have any reaction to this foundation at all and I consider myself to have a pretty sensitive skin.
What it is: A skin-reviving, SPF treatment foundation that blends like a second skin with a natural dreamy finish to blur, visibly smooth texture, and minimize pores.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF 30 and Under
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide and Caffeine: Visibly brighten, smooth, and even skin tone.
- Squalane, Arnica, and Pro Vitamin B5: Soothe, calm, and balance skin’s ideal oil and moisture levels.
