What it is: An oil-free foundation that masterfully diffuses the line between makeup and skin with coverage so undetectable, they’ll think you were born this way.

Coverage: Medium

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

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. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Born This Way is available in 35 shades so more people can have flawless, “I woke up like this” skin. It provides undetectable, medium-to-full coverage. It’s oil-free, hydrating, and long wearing. This noncomedogenic formula is also photo friendly and won’t cause flashback.

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.

What Else You Need to Know: This long-wearing, waterproof formula provides up to 12 hours of coverage, contains double the amount of pigment versus traditional foundations, and adjusts to your body temperature to effortlessly blend into the skin. Multiple shades can also be used to contour and highlight.

Clinical Results: Based on a 1 week US clinical study of 32 women:
- 100% reported product was fast and easy to use and apply
- 97% saw an immediate improvement in skin appearance
- 97% reported product effectively covered redness and skin imperfections

What it is: A breakthrough liquid-to-powder foundation for acne-prone skin that absorbs oil and covers imperfections with a long-wearing, velvet-matte finish.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Matte

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Combination and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Advanced Cashmere Kaolinite Clay: Works continuously throughout the day to control oil, while drawing out impurities to keep skin clear.
- Phytostem Edelweiss: Provides antioxidants, smooths the look of skin, nourishes the complexion, and protects from free radicals.
- Oxygenating Solvents: Deliver oxygen to the skin to help clear pores.

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.

What Else You Need to Know: “Immaculate was developed for those who want a matte finish without endless touch-ups. We surveyed some of our clients about it, and many testified that the appearance of their acne scars and breakouts had improved. It’s a lifesaver for women with oily skin.”—Carisa Janes, Hourglass Founder

Coverage:
✔ Medium

Skin type:
✔ Normal
✔ Dry

Finish:
✔ Radiant

SPF:
- SPF 15

What it is:
A foundation that smooths the look of fine lines and wrinkles and sagging skin, and delivers a radiant glow for a smoother, firmer, youthful-looking complexion.

What it does:
Illusion® Hyaluronic Skin Tint is a hydrating and firming foundation that evens out the skin tone, softens imperfections, and boosts moisture levels in the skin. It is formulated with Hourglass’ Hyaluronan Complex, an advanced form of hyaluronic acid that plumped, tightened appearance while filling in deep wrinkles. Pearlescent pigments infuse the complexion with a luminous glow. Its whipped, creamy texture imparts medium-to-full coverage while providing broad spectrum SPF 15 sun protection.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
"Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint infuses your skin with an almost supernatural glow but it also addresses the visible signs of aging. It lifts, tightens and hydrates skin. It does wonders for dull, lackluster skin."—Carisa Janes, Hourglass Founder

Hourglass products are 100 percent cruelty-free.

This product is free of fragrance.

Research results:
In a consumer study of 30 women after 2 weeks:
- 100% reported an improvement in the look of skin’s firmness and smoothness
- 100% said fine lines and wrinkles seemed reduced
- 96% reported a noticeable increase in skin’s radiance

What it is: A lightweight, tinted moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 30 that hydrates skin with natural oils while providing buildable, natural-looking coverage.

Coverage: Light

Finish: Radiant

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination

SPF: SPF 30

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Avocado, Mandarin, Grapeseed, Jojoba, and Olive Oils: Hydrate skin and create a dewy finish.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This tint protects skin with broad-spectrum SPF 30, while its formula hydrates and leaves a dewy finish thanks to a blend of avocado, mandarin, jojoba, grapeseed, and olive oils. The glass rollerball applicator makes for a quick, mess-free, on-the-go experience.

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Clean at Sephora is formulated without a list of over 50 ingredients, including sulfates (SLS and SLES), parabens, phthalates, and more. For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.

What it is: A moisturizing, medium-coverage skincare and makeup hybrid foundation with a velvety, natural finish for healthy-looking skin.

Coverage: Medium

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glow Nectar Brightening Complex: Moisturizes skin quickly and over time.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates. This product is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This innovative hybrid of skincare and makeup is a weightless, medium-coverage foundation that gives you up to 24-hours of color-true wear and maintains skin’s moisture levels over time. The pore-blurring pigments diffuse the look of imperfections with a natural finish that mimics the look of healthy skin for up to 24 hours.

What it is: A transfer-resistant, medium-coverage foundation that creates a smooth canvas for flawless, comfortable, matte wear that is never cakey or mask-like.

Coverage: Medium

Finish: Matte

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. This product is also cruelty-free and gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This is the modern way to wear matte foundation—photo-friendly, smooth, flawless, and comfortable with a soft-focus, velvety finish. Infused with a peach and sweet fig cream scent, this oil-controlling formula delivers up to 14 hours of wear, and features exclusive Comfort Matte Technology™.

Coverage:
✔ Full

Skin type:
✔ Combination
✔ Oily

Finish:
✔ Matte

What it is:
A lightweight, long-wearing foundation with supreme coverage and an impeccable airbrushed, matte finish.

Highlighted ingredients:
- Chamomile Extract: Helps to calm sensitive skin through hydration.
- Cucumber Extract: Softens and hydrates the skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Works by binding and holding onto moisture to naturally plump the appearance of skin through hydration.
- Tripeptide Complex: Promotes healthy, more youthful-looking skin.

What it does:
Essential High Coverage Crème Foundation offers a matte, full-coverage, airbrushed finish in 50 shades. A small drop is all you need to achieve a picture-perfect look. This formula combines chamomile and cucumber extract to help soothe and calm your skin while hyaluronic acid helps support natural hydration and keeps you feeling flawless all-day.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
Essential High Coverage Crème Foundation is gluten-free and vegan-friendly.

What it is: A highly-concentrated liquid foundation designed to deliver instant full coverage with just half a pump—no primer needed.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This highly-concentrated formula provides full coverage with minimal product. It applies like a second skin, creating a smooth and flawless complexion. Light-reflecting microspheres blur and create a soft-focus finish. The noncomedogenic formula is waterproof, transfer-proof, and sweat-proof.

Clinical Results: Based on a 1-week consumer study of 31 women:
- 97% felt the foundation had the coverage of a concealer
- 94% felt the foundation made their skin look smoother
- 94% felt the foundation effectively covered skin imperfections

What it is: A medium coverage, natural finish foundation that covers, calms, and flexes without creasing or caking.

Coverage: Medium

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Stick

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Marshmallow Root Extract: Allows the formula to move with your face and never crease or cake.
- Blue Lotus: Moisturizes.
- Chamomile and Lavender: Help calm and soothe skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This foundation seamlessly becomes one with your skin thanks to elastic marshmallow root extract (the ingredient that gives the candy its squishy abilities). It also moisturizes with blue lotus and helps calm skin with chamomile. The stick format glides on for quick, mess-free application.

What it is: A three-in-one, long-wearing, powder foundation that sets makeup, hides shine, and can touch up on-the-go.

Coverage: Medium

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Pressed Powder

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

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

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

What Else You Need to Know: Born This Way Pressed Powder Foundation is oil-free, controls shine, and is long-wearing for up to 12 hours. It blurs the look of imperfections, and hides redness and discoloration. The creamy and comfortable powder formula comes with a two-in-one sponge for different coverage levels.

Clinical Results: In a consumer study of 104 women, after using for one week:
- 95% said this formula helped control shine
- 90% said this formula provided natural coverage
- 91% said this formula made skin look smoother

What it is: A first-ever liquid-to-powder foundation from Bobbi Brown that self-sets into a comfortable, light coverage.

Coverage: Light

Finish: Matte

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Best for Oily, Good for Combination

SPF: SPF 30 and Under

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Power Protein Complex: Helps skin look smooth and healthy.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. This product is also gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This formula keeps skin protected with environmental, blue light, and UV filters. Power protein complex helps skin look smooth and healthy. Apply a small amount of liquid to fingertips for quick and easy application. The self-setting transformation is quick, so if you need a little more time, apply with a damp sponge.

What it is: A skin-improving, loose mineral foundation that delivers lightweight, buildable coverage and a natural, luminous finish.

Coverage: Medium

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Loose Powder

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

SPF: SPF 30 and under

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide: Provides mineral-based SPF protection.
- Silica/Calcium Silicate and Lauroyl Lysine: Provide a matte finish with a silky, soft-skin feel.
- Iron Oxides: Clean, mineral-based pigments for natural-looking color and coverage.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free,and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Made with only five mineral ingredients, this talc-free foundation provides breathable, sheer-to-full coverage, feels weightless, and won't cake. The vegan formula promotes clearer-, healthier-looking skin over time, won’t clog pores or cause breakouts, wears all day, and protects with mineral-based SPF.

Clinical Results: Based on a 1-week U.S. consumer study of 106 women:
- 95% agreed this foundation reduced the appearance of flaws and imperfections
- 99% agreed this foundation doesn’t dry out their skin