Sheer foundation is a foundation that is thin enough to allow your skin to breathe but still provides coverage for blemishes or discoloration. Here are some great sheer foundations available today.
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2649028
Color: G4 - deep cool
$28.00
Amazing formula but too sheer...However, I am so sad that I have to return this because the coverage is just not enough for me (esp as I have acne). I don’t mind sheer foundations (like Reboot), but this one is even so much more sheer than that, I can’t see it on my skin at all. ...If you’re a combination skin girlie who feels like you have to choose between looking greasy and looking crusty/cakey, this is the foundation for you. It’s SHEER- barely any coverage sheer- but perfect as a little something extra for a subtle look to even everything out.
What it is: A lightweight skin tint with sheer coverage that evens out the look of skin tone, minimizes appearance of pores, and leaves skin with a smooth, dewy finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycerin: Helps skin attract and retain moisture.
- Diamond Powder: Visibly minimizes the look of pores with a brightening and blurring effect.
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: 1.2 oz / 35 ml·ITEM: 2690972
Color: 13 - Medium deep with neutral undertones
$49.00
This is a very nice sheer foundation. It gives the skin a very nice sheer and natural finish. ...Sheer goodness...I have so much trouble finding a good foundation because my face is so red half the time but this foundation is amazing!
What it is: A lightweight skin tint that boosts moisture levels by up to 52% for a dewy glow, and provides a sheer veil of coverage for comfortable, all-day wear.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Meadowfoam Seed Oil: Replenishes with nourishing fatty acids to strengthen skin’s moisture barrier.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Attracts water to plump skin with hydration.
- Plant-Based Squalane: Protects against moisture loss to help retain skin’s natural radiance.
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2844538
Color: 05 - for medium skin with neutral undertones
$36.00
Perfect for everyday wear, it's a great alternative to my thicker foundations....My shade match is pretty good, but sheer enough that I can use it year round, packaging is really fun!
What it is: A hydrating & plumping skin tint with buildable, sheer to medium coverage that leaves a radiant, healthy-skin finish and a non-oily feel.
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Skin Tone
Benefits: Hydrating
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Polyglutamic and Hyaluronic Acids: Hydrates and visibly plumps skin.
- Grapefruit Extract: Promotes healthier-looking skin by helping to improve skin’s quality.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarba
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2620284
Color: 6W - light medium with warm undertone
$44.00
It is a bit thick though, so might mix it with a more sheer or more lightweight foundation....This is my favorite foundation! Once Nars Sheer Glow was discontinued I was stressed trying to find a new signature foundation.
What it is: An award-winning, luminous, medium-coverage foundation that builds effortlessly, for long wear and up to 12 hours of hydration.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- MoistureGrip™ Technology: Contains vegan squalane and grapeseed oil to hydrate and deliver all-day wear.
- Perfecting Powders: Work with skin’s natural texture to deliver a smooth, enhanced finish.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Perfect for normal, dry, and mature skin, this talc-free foundation pairs seam
Size: 0.3 oz / 9 g·ITEM: 2765733
Color: 7 Medium - medium with warm undertones
$46.00
I have been using this in place of bronzing drops when I apply primer, it goes on easier than a dropper and it sheers out beautifully using either my fingers or a brush. ...Great highlight foundation...I received this product for my honest opinion The Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick is an amazing stick Foundation.
What it is: A light coverage, hydrating foundation stick in 20 flexible shades that glides and blends for a weightless, second-skin finish and glow.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Stick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Multi-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid Blend: Gives the skin a plumper appearance and nourishes.
- Vitamin E: Visibly transforms dull complexions with antioxidant and moisturizing abilities.
- Daikon Radish Seed Oil: Moisturizes and helps skin look smoother and firmer over time.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes,
ITEM: 1195429
Color: Medium Deep - for dark-to-deep skin with rich red undertones
$29.00
It stays on very well, even in the humid Louisiana heat. Liquid foundations slide right off the second I start to sweat....Everyday Foundation...I usually break out from most foundations, but I've found some luck with Bareminerals.
What it is: A clean, loose mineral foundation that delivers buildable sheer-to-full coverage with a matte finish while helping to control excess oil.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
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 and helps controls oil.
- Iron Oxides: Provides clean, mineral-based pigments for natural-looking color and coverage.
ITEM: 135566
Color: Matte130 Porcelaine D'Ivoire( N)
$52.00
Best foundation I've ever used...This is an amazing foundation. It provides a smooth, sheer coverage which I find amazingly buildable. ...I'm extremely acne prone when it comes to any kind of foundation, and lucky for me, this never caused any problems for my skin.
What it is: A sheer-to-full-coverage powder foundation has a versatile, mattifying, and long-wearing finish that is perfect for all skin types, including oily.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
What Else You Need to Know: This versatile matte foundation is buildable, long-lasting, and can be used wet or dry. The face powder is perfect for on-the-go touch-ups, covering imperfections, and as a sheer-coverage setting powder. The lightweight formula does not cake and offers a shine-free, natural look.
Size: 0.22 oz / 6.12 g·ITEM: 2601086
Color: Nude Deep 9.5 - deep nude tan
$32.00
Product is nice and smooth and blends easily. I find the coverage sheer so at night when you want a more bold higher coverage look you can use it in tandem with other product. ...better than foundation...I really think I prefer it to traditional foundation. It blurs my imperfections but is still sheer enough to let my skin show through.
What it is: A multitasking, five-in-one, lightweight, cream-to-powder foundation stick.
Formulation: Stick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin E: A natural antioxidant that nourishes and hydrates.
- Green Tea: Visibly improves overall tone and texture for a youthful-looking complexion.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This is a lightweight, cream-to-powder, ultra-soft, natural-matte foundation stick, available in 11 shades, that visibly transforms skin to have a naturally smooth appearance.
Size: 0.4 oz / 10 g·ITEM: 2595031
Color: 2.5N - light
$60.00
best powder foundation...I prefer sheer foundation so this is ideal for me.
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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