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 / 30·ITEM: 2333607
Color: Matira ST11 - Medium with cool undertones
$48.00
I never write reviews but had to share this cause after trying many tinted serums & moisturizers this is a keeper...I received the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation as a free sample from Pinchme. ...best tinted serum
What it is: An award-winning tinted serum with light, dewy coverage, mineral SPF, and potent levels of skincare ingredients.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-Based Squalane: Seals in moisture without clogging pores.
- Niacinamide: Visibly smooths skin texture and refines uneven tone.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Draws hydration into skin to visibly plump and replenish.
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 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2489318
Color: 9 - medium with warm undertones
$46.00
I typically don't like full coverage foundations either so the fact that this is more of a sheer tint is a bonus for me. ...Nice lightweight hydrating foundation!...I’m not a lightweight foundation or hydrating foundation girl but this formula is actually really nice.
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
Separates and doesn’t layer well over serums...The product also separates into patchy coverage on my skin when applied over skincare serums. It looks great if you don’t use any daytime serums but the formula separation is a big issue....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.
What it is: A lightweight, non-comedogenic tinted moisturizer packed with 100% Non-Nano zinc oxide broad spectrum SPF 35 and a blend of nourishing, hydrating ingredients for sheer, dewy coverage.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: 35
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: Helps to attract water and retain moisture in the skin.
Size: 1 / 30·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
Serum like foundation...LOVE this foundation. Consistency was serum like and lightweight. ...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
Size: 1.1 oz / 32 mL·ITEM: 2515922
Color: Deep Mocha - very deep Complexion with cool red undertones
$47.00
IT COSMETICS CC Foundation + Serum...I received this product from Bzzagent for my honest review. I like this foundation/serum. It's very light weight with medium coverage, easy to blend and glides on smoothly. ...My go to bases lately have been L'OREAL Nude Tinted Serum and their Age Perfect Radiant Serum foundation but this IT Cosmetics CC Nude Glow will be taking their place.
What it is: A color-correcting, medium-coverage skin tint formulated with brightening glow serum and SPF 40 that delivers an immediate, visibly healthy glow.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF Over 30
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Visibly brightens, smooths texture, and reduces the look of dark spots and large pores.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Quickly plumps the look of skin and hydrates.
Size: 1.28 oz·ITEM: 2708311
Color: 12 | Medium Deep - medium deep
$44.00
Tinted serum foundation...I received ciele. tinted serum foundation from skeepers in exchange for my honest opinion. ...I wasn't sure what to expect because some spf serums can be hit or miss. This serum worked really well for me when I didn't overblend it and used a moderate amount.
What it is: A mineral SPF 50+, weightless, tinted serum that blends into a seamless second skin with buildable medium coverage and a natural finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF over 30
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Allantoin: Moisturizes, heals, and soothes skin.
- Bisabolol: Calms, brightens, and visibly reduces redness.
- Niacinamide: Minimizes the look of pores and boosts skin barrier.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
Size: 1.0 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2422756
Color: CN 02 Breeze - very fair, cool-neutal undertones
$48.00
I would not call this a "serum" foundation. To me, serum means sheer to light coverage and a liquidy consistency. ...love this foundation, I would suggest if you have more dry skin to first most face with water for the serum to have some moisture, otherwise it can make your skin look more dry. great all day coverage.
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