When you want something radiant and natural looking, reach for one of our top picks for best serum foundations. These formulas boast buildable coverage with a skin-like finish and many offer added skincare benefits such as spf, hyalurionic acid, and niacinamide. Shop our picks for the best serum foundations available at Sephora.
Size: 1 fl oz/ 30 ml·ITEM: 2333607
Color: Matira ST11 - Medium with cool undertones
$48.00
Additionally the seal doesn’t seem great so it’s always leaking some serum and I can never tell now mich is left....I received the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation as a free sample from Pinchme.
What it is: An award-winning tinted serum with light, dewy coverage, mineral SPF, and active levels of skincare ingredients.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-Based Squalane: Hydrates and tightens the look of skin without clogging pores.
- Niacinamide: Visibly smooths skin texture and refines uneven tone.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Makes skin look plumper and replenishes moisture levels.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2484533
Color: 15 Melrose - light with warm undertones
$32.00
Fave New Everyday Foundation...I prefer the consistency to a serum foundation like Kosas which is really runny. ...I guess I was expecting more of a mineral or serum coverage and this is like runny foundation.
What it is: A two-in-one natural finish foundation with 100 percent mineral SPF 30, light-medium buildable coverage, and no pore-clogging ingredients, making it safe for problem-prone or sensitive skin.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF 30
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Non-Nano Zinc Oxide: Protects from UVA/UVB damage and is suitable for sensitive skin.
- Pricky Pear Extract: Protects from blue light pollution.
- White Sage Extract: Is soothing and neutralizes free radicals from the sun.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
Size: 1.08 oz/ 32 mL·ITEM: 2045201
Color: 16C Real Suede - for deep skin with cool undertones
$37.00
This foundation actually makes your skin feel so good! It’s very hydrating so I’d recommend to use a light moisturizer under or serum otherwise your face will look shiny (I have combination skin)...Wow! This foundation made my skin feel so luminous. In addition to trying out the SKIN FEELS GOOD foundation, I also tried out a serum and sunscreen from Lancome that I am wearing with this foundation.
What it is: A tinted moisturizer infused with SPF 23, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid for more hydrated skin and a radiant, light coverage, no-makeup look.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF 30 and Under
What Else You Need to Know: The oil-free formula is enriched with moringa seed and hyaluronic acid to act as an all-in-one lightweight moisturizer, light coverage foundation, and SPF 23 sun protection. Suitable for all skin types, the lightweight foundation won't clog pores and leaves the face velvety smooth with a dewy skin finish.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2489318
Color: 9 - medium with warm undertones
$44.00
I tried with a variety of different primers, moisturizers, serums, and nothing. Not matter what it grabbed and separated over troublesome spots. ...I’m super impact with the most incredible serum foundation I love how my skin look super Glowy and I used to go dance and love my makeup look in place all night.
What it is: A lightweight skin tint with hyaluronic acid and buildable light-to-medium coverage for a fresh, dewy complexion.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plumps and moisturizes skin.
- Glycerin: Traps moisture and hydrates skin.
- Mallow: Visibly brightens skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It also comes in recyclable packaging.
Size: 1.3 oz/ 40 mL·ITEM: 2497485
Color: Two - for very light skintones with peach undertones
$36.00
I “glow” all day (opposed to dewy products that just make me look oily). I use two serums, light moisturizer, primer, let all that dry for 2 min, then apply this and it’s stunning. ...I have been using it daily over a vitamin C serum and moisturizer. It is just enough coverage for slight imperfections and leaves a natural glowy finish.
What it is: A lightweight tinted moisturizer with 100% non-nano mineral zinc oxide broad spectrum SPF 35 and packed with a blend of nourishing and hydrating ingredients for sheer, dewy coverage.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: 30
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 100% Non-Nano Mineral Zinc Oxide: Provides clean SPF 35 protection and acts like a shield against UVA and UVB rays.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Attracts water and retains moisture in the skin
- Licorice Root Extract: Visibly brightens and refines the appearance of skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2435725
Color: DG7 - cocoa - dark brown skin with golden undertones
$24.00
My favorite serum foundation...I received this serum foundation complimentary from LYS beauty. ...One of my fave foundations...Lys Triple fox serum foundation goes on seamlessly and provides enough coverage for me but it’s definitely buildable.
What it is: A luxuriously clean, skincare-infused serum foundation with buildable, light-to-medium coverage in an array of shades.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng): A powerful herb that combats skin stress and visible signs of aging.
- Turmeric: Provides antioxidant protection and visibly brightens, evens, and soothes skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Infuses the skin with intensive hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This formula will satisfy your skincare and foundation fix at the same time.
Size: 1oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2529261
Color: 10 - fair skin tone /cool pink undertone
$49.00
It has small dots of foundations suspended in a serum. It gives my skin the perfect tint of color. ...I love serums but this tinted serum is so good. I love how luminous my face look after using this serum.
What it is: A weightless, non-comedogenic tinted serum that plumps and smooths while delivering a sheer, skin-like finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Visibly plumps and smooths fine lines.
- Squalane: 100 percent plant-derived moisturizing agent adds hydration.
- Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2: Provides environmental protection.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: The innovative, non-comedogenic serum creates breathable coverage with a seamless, natural glow that is truly a “no makeup” look.
Size: 1 oz/ 30ml·ITEM: 2527729
Color: Senja SF9.25 - deep with golden olive undertones
$54.00
ILIA serum foundation in Texel SF3...I absolutely love ILIA true skin medium coverage serum foundation with niacinamide in Texel SF3. The foundation went on effortlessly and made my skin look air brushed. ...good stuff great coverage little steap for the price but its a good product line, i love their serums
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: 2589141
Color: 330N - Medium with neutral peach undertones
$57.00
This is the holy grail of serum foundations!!! It is light, moisturizing and glowy! ...Glow serum foundation...Lancôme Idole ultra care and glow foundation has the perfect medium build that is infused with a 24 hr glow serum in the foundation.
What it is: An up to 24-hour, healthy-looking glow serum foundation with buildable medium coverage and SPF 27, plus hyaluronic and mandelic acids to hydrate and smooth skin for a natural-looking glow finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF 30 and under
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and visibly plumps the skin.
- Mandelic Acid: Smooths and refines the skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.
What Else You Need to Know: This skincare-inf
ITEM: 2176972
Color: Cashew 3.5 - for light neutral skin with peach undertones
$37.00
If you have redness from serums or acne treatments, this will even out your color. ...Best Foundation Ever...This surpasses ALL Bare Minerals foundations - powder, serum... everything! It has good coverage that is buildable if needed.
What it is: A clean, multitasking tinted moisturizer that combines hydrating skincare benefits with naturally radiant, sheer-to-light coverage and SPF 30.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Cream
SPF: 30 and under
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Helps replenish and boost skin’s moisture.
- Olive-Derived Squalane: Quenches dry skin with all-day hydration that feels light and refreshing.
- Mineral-Based Sunscreen: Protects from damaging UVA and UVB rays.