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sheer foundation

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for sheer foundation.

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.

GlossierPerfecting Skin Tint for Dewy Sheer Coverage

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2649036

Color: G5 - deep warm

263 Reviews

$26.00

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. ...It's water with some tint to it. Truly leans into the sheer in "sheer coverage." It does do wonderfully for the dewy complexion, but only for a few hours. ...Amazing formula but too sheer...it's SHEER sheer

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.

Estée LauderDouble Wear Sheer Long-Wear Makeup SPF 19

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2479285

Color: 7W1 Deep Spice - extra deep with warm golden undertones

474 Reviews

$49.00

Best sheer foundation on the market...Best sheer foundation ever! Usually sheer foundations either do absolutely nothing or aren’t actually that sheer. ...I don’t really gravitate towards sheer foundations but I do like this one because it still gives some coverage.

What it is: A sheer, natural matte foundation with up to 12-hour-wear, SPF, and skincare benefits.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Matte

SPF: SPF 30 and Under

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.

What Else You Need to Know: Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Makeup SPF 19 gives you skin that is visibly perfected with a softly diffused matte finish. Its undetectable formula enhances skin with enough coverage to let your natural beauty show. The foundation visibly evens skin tone and smooths skin’s surface.

HourglassVeil™ Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation

Size: 1.2 oz / 35 ml·ITEM: 2690907

Color: 6 - Light with cool undertones

329 Reviews

$49.00

This Hourglsss Cosmetics skin tint foundation is hydrating like the name says, and gives my skin a beautiful glow. coverage is sheer and natural. ...A beautiful sheer tinted moisturizer...This tinted moisturizer is pretty sheer, but definitely covers some of my redness.

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.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and triclosan. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This formula melts quickly

MAKEUP BY MARIOSurrealSkin™ Liquid Foundation

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2620268

Color: 4C - light with cool undertone

1.2K Reviews

$42.00

It wasn’t patchy by the end of day, and it is definitely one of my favorite foundations I’ve ever tried....I wish it had a better color range but I bought 2 so I could customize. I always hate foundation, but I love this. On a daily basis I mix this with Summer Fridays Skin Tint to make it more sheer.

What it is: A breathable, luminous foundation that effortlessly builds and blends to illuminate the complexion with customizable, long-wearing coverage.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Grapeseed Oil and Vegetal Squalene: Provide restoring moisturizing benefits.
- Perfecting Powders: Works with skins natural texture for a smoothed and enhanced finish​.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This foundation reveals skin’s natural luminosity. It features MoistureG

PAT McGRATH LABSSublime Perfection Foundation

Size: 1.18 oz/ 35 ml·ITEM: 2256881

Color: Light 2 - lightest with peach undertones

2K Reviews

$69.00

it's a pretty good foundation but i'm not completely blown away. i was expecting a little more for the price. i only go for sheer coverage foundations so i did like this for being sheer and natural looking but once again nothing mind blowing and i have tried slightly better options...Is it a full coverage foundation? No, it’s quite pigmented when it’s pumped out of the tube but it sheers out upon application Why not 5 stars?

What it is: A long-wearing, customizable foundation that builds from sheer to medium coverage in a wide range of universal hues that manifest the ultimate sublime skin standard.

Coverage: Medium

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Unique Polymers: Provide lasting wear, ultimate smoothness, and a luminous finish.
- High-Purity Pigments Treated with Amino Acids: Deliver enhanced wear, a creamy feel, and controlled and easily buildable coverage.
- Diamond Core Powder: Enhances radiance and skin luminosity and decreases appearance of skin imperfections.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.

Bobbi BrownLimited Edition Lunar New Year Sheer Finish Pressed Powder

Size: 0.38 oz / 10.7 g·ITEM: 2631992

Color: Pale Yellow - a very light yellow

3 Reviews

$46.00

What it is: A pressed powder that sets and perfects foundation for a smooth, flawless finish in limited-edition packaging.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: The unique, yellow base complements all skin tones to create a natural-looking tone—it even looks natural on pink complexions. Sheer Finish Pressed Setting Powder comes with a powder puff. The powder is wrapped in a peony Lunar New Year design that symbolizes personal evolution and flourishing good fortune.

Laura MercierReal Flawless Luminous Perfecting Talc-Free Pressed Powder

Size: 0.24 oz / 7 g·ITEM: 2643112

Color: Translucent - for very fair to light medium skin tones

234 Reviews

$48.00

Sheer Glow...This powder is perfect over foundation or on its own. I tend to lean more towards a natural look and this definitely looks great on its own and gives a subtle glow. ...Light but matte finish powder. Nice for natural, sheer wear.

What it is: A pressed finishing powder that enhances the look of skin and makeup with a natural, luminous finish, instantly adding dimension and enlivening skin.
Coverage: Light

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Pressed Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Chamomile Extract and Rose Oil: Provides all-day skin comfort that becomes one with skin.
- High Resolution Pigments and Custom-Pearl Blends: Enliven complexion, instantly lift sallowness and dullness.
- Auto-Balancing Technology: Helps balance moisture and control shine immediately and over time.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SL

$50.00

Probably best for summertime if using as a foundation....Sheer...I live in New Mexico, and the summers are hot, so I always wear powder in the summer and cream and liquid foundation for winter. I was a little disappointed

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.

MILK MAKEUPSunshine Skin Tint Clean SPF 30 Foundation

Size: 0.54 oz/ 16 mL·ITEM: 2414324

Color: Deep - deep with warm undertones

760 Reviews

$42.00

Good foundation...This foundation has become my go to foundation. It is very sheer and light weight so definitely not a full coverage foundation. ...Sheer and non-irritating...I was pleasantly surprised by this skin tint foundation! It is very sheer but buildable. It works really well with the hydrogrip primer as they are both water based.

What it is: A sheer, clean skin tint with SPF 30 and hydrating skincare ingredients that visiby evens out your skin tone for weightless coverage and a dewy glow.

Coverage:
Light

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: 30

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-Derived Squalane: Boosts skin's moisture levels for fresher-, plumper-looking skin.
- Grape Seed, Avocado, Mandarin, Jojoba, and Olive Oils: Visibly hydrate and moisturize to help smooth skin.
- Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen: Protects skin against UVA/UVB rays. Contains non-nano zinc.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

bareMineralsOriginal Loose Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15

Size: 0.28 oz·ITEM: 1922574

Color: Light Beige 09 - for light cool skin with pink undertones

19.7K Reviews

$38.00

I love how it is not cakey like other foundations I used to use....bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation...Beautiful flawless sheer coverage that can be layered for more coverage

What it is: A lightweight, skin-improving mineral foundation that provides buildable sheer-to-full coverage with 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: Provide mineral-based SPF protection.
- Mica and Bismuth Oxychloride: Provide a luminous finish with a silky, soft-skin feel.
- Iron Oxides: Clean, mineral-based pigments for natural-looking color and coverage.

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