Tan Foundation

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Tan Foundation.

Tan foundation is ideal for people with light skin who want a sun-kissed look. It can also be used as an alternative to bronzer and blush. Here are a few tan foundations to consider.

tarteAmazonian clay 16-hour full coverage soft matte foundation

Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2475978

Color: 42H Tan Honey - tan skin with warm, peach undertones

709 Reviews

$57.00

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This is a great foundation if you have younger or oily skin. Probably not good for more mature skin. ...I absolutely adored this foundation! I have a very oily t-zone and this is one of the few foundations that doesn't break down and look like a greasy mess.

What it is: An iconic foundation just got an upgrade with 46 new shades and an improved oil-free formula for up to 16-hours of lightweight, full-coverage, matte foundation.

Coverage: Full

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Amazonian Clay: Acts as nature's most perfect ingredient for better, longer, truer wear.

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

What Else You Need to Know: This foundation’s skin-mimicking full coverage never cakes or creases and has a soft-matte, never-flat finish that smooths and blurs.

tartemini Amazonian clay 16-hour full coverage soft matte foundation

Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL·ITEM: 2476190

Color: 42H Tan Honey - tan skin with warm, peach undertones

63 Reviews

$25.00

I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a full coverage foundation! For people used to the old formula, just make sure to buy a shade or two darker than you used to buy....I’m going to play around mixing this with other foundations but unless I can find a better shade I won’t buy again and definitely not a full size as you just need a tiny amount

What it is: A mini oil free, 16-hour full-coverage foundation. Formulated with Amazonian clay for a light-weight feel and matte finish.

Coverage: Full

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Amazonian Clay: Acts as nature's most perfect ingredient for better, longer, truer wear.

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

What Else You Need to Know: This skin-mimicking full-coverage foundation never cakes or creases.

tarteAmazonian clay 16-hour blurring powder foundation

Size: 0.28 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2641397

Color: 42N Tan Neutral - tan skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

66 Reviews

$54.00

Best Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation...This is the best talc-free option for pressed powder foundations offered at Sephora right now. It has awesome coverage, is long-lasting, doesn’t crease or look cakey, and the shade match is perfect. ...I used to wear powder foundations in my 20s to late 40s but now I’m in my 50s, most powder foundation looks caky, except this.

What it is: A bestselling foundation, now in a powder.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: Matte


Formulation: Pressed Powder


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Amazonian Clay: Nature’s perfect ingredient for better, longer, truer wear.

- Hyaluronic Acid: Intensely hydrates.

- Vitamin E: A natural preservative, emollient, and antioxidant that calms redness and irritation.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, mineral oil, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

KosasRevealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF25 with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2601656

Color: Medium Tan Neutral 280 - medium tan with warm peach undertones

196 Reviews

$57.00

Love this foundation! As an early 40s woman with skin that leans towards the combo mix, I enjoy this foundation. ...One of the Best Foundations I’ve Ever Tried!...So happy I purchased this foundation. I have combination skin. but

What it is: A skin-reviving, SPF treatment foundation that blends like a second skin with a natural dreamy finish to blur, visibly smooth texture, and minimize pores.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: Natural


Formulation: Liquid


SPF: SPF 30 and Under


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Niacinamide and Caffeine: Visibly brighten, smooth, and even skin tone.

- Squalane, Arnica, and Pro Vitamin B5: Soothe, calm, and balance skin’s ideal oil and moisture levels.

MorpheLightform Extended Hydration Foundation

Size: 1 oz·ITEM: 2755544

Color: Tan 20W - (tan with golden red undertones)

37 Reviews

$28.00

A very nice foundation for the price....This will be my new daily, non-fancy foundation for my combination skin. I have slightly oil forehead and dry cheeks with some dry patches. ...I do not want to see any orange pink orange or red in my foundations. I am olive skin and there are 2 shades in the tan section which is great!.

What it is: A buildable medium-coverage foundation that’s clinically shown to improve skin’s natural radiance, hydration, and barrier function in as little as one week.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Improves radiance, hydration, and barrier function in as little as one week.
- Biomimetic HydroRelief Complex of Natural Moisturizing Sugars
-Natural Moisturizing Humectants: Moisturizing.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONBest Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

Size: 0.26 oz / 7.5 g·ITEM: 2667350

Color: 34.5P Tan - tan, pink undertone

629 Reviews

$30.00

This foundation is very nice. I am usually not a fan of Mayte foundations however the coverage in this is just so good that I can’t help but to love it. ...This matte powder foundation is amazing! I don’t usually use powder formulas for my foundations, but I decided to give this one a go. ...Nice foundation

What it is: A medium-to-full buildable coverage, long-wearing matte powder foundation that is formulated to even skin tone, smooth imperfections and control shine up to 8 hours.


Coverage: Full


Finish: Matte


Formulation: Pressed Powder


Bobbi BrownWeightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2798320

Color: Natural Tan - Medium, warm neutral undertones

1.8K Reviews

$77.00

New Go-To Foundation!...I have oily skin, but it doesn’t make me shiny or separate like other foundations. Has a nice, glowy finish. This might be my new favorite foundation!...I love that this Bobbi Brown foundation has SPF 15, it's great to get sun coverage from my foundation.

What it is: An oil-absorbing, waterproof, sweat-resistant matte foundation that provides up to 24 hours of moisture and wear while minimizing the look of pores.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Liquid


SPF: 15

Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Oil-Absorbing Silicas: Absorb oil and shine without stripping moisture.

- Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, and Honey Extract: Boost skin’s moisture levels for immediate and long-term hydration.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also gluten-free.

IT CosmeticsCC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation with SPF 40

Size: 1.08 oz / 32 mL·ITEM: 2773497

Color: Neutral Tan

3K Reviews

$65.00

Matte foundation for dry skin girlies...The CC cream lasts for 8 hours (which is the longest I wear any foundation) and it blurs my pores. I usually go for a lighter shade but light medium has been the perfect shade for my summer tan/self tan. ...IT Cosmetics Foundation Tan to Deep...This IT Cosmetics Foundation Tan to Deep was very good. Definitely full coverage and lasted all day.

What it is: A full-coverage matte foundation for oily skin, skin-balancing serum, and broad-spectrum SPF 40 sunscreen in one.


Coverage: Full


Finish: 
Matte


Formulation: 
Cream


SPF: SPF 40

Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Air Licium®: Instantly creates a skin-blurring effect; absorbs and reduces shine.

- Lentil Seed Extract: Minimizes the look of pores.

- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates dry skin and prevents the appearance of dry patches.


Ingredient Callouts: Non-comedogenic, fragrance free and vegan formula.

PATRICK TAMajor Skin Crème Foundation and Finishing Powder Duo

Size: .32 oz cream and .14 oz powder / 9 g cream and 4 g powder·ITEM: 2607430

Color: Tan 4 - golden warm

1.2K Reviews

$73.00

This foundations can be light or builldable. And I’m obsessed...Major Skin Crème Foundation and Finishing Powder D...This is my new everyday foundation. I love a natural skin-like finish in my foundations and this is perfect.

What it is: A duo that includes a blendable, medium-coverage cream foundation paired with a satin-finish powder.

What Else You Need to Know: This duo includes a buildable, breathable cream formula that melts into and moves with the skin. It also includes an air-spun setting powder that blurs the appearance of pores to create a flawless-looking, skin-like finish.

This Set Contains:
- 0.42 oz/ 12 g Cream Foundation
- 0.31 oz/ 9 g Powder

GlossierStretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2702231

Color: Medium Tan 3 - golden undertone

467 Reviews

$46.00

All foundations run too yellow for me. THIS lightest shade in the range is PERFECT. ...I mix medium tan 4 and medium deep 1. I LOVE THIS FOUNDATION!

What it is: A breathable, second-skin foundation that nourishes and blends seamlessly, letting more of your natural skin tone and texture shine through.


Coverage: Light


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Squalane and Glycerin: Hydrate and nourish skin’s moisture barrier.

- Wild Rose Berry and Plankton Extract: Visibly balance shine and maintain hydration.

- Amino Acid-Coated Pigments: Fuse with skin for flexible coverage and a natural-to-you finish.

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“The Loving Tan 2 HR Express Tanning Lotion was easy to apply with the mitt and gave me a natural, streak-free glow within a couple of hours”
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“After removing the makeup with a towelette I use this in the shower and it leaves your skin feeling clean BBB and smooth”
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“This glides on so smoothly and really does leave your skin feeling nice, dewy and fresh however, I have combination skin that leans more towards oily after an hour so by the end of the day I look like a glazed donut in this stuff”
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“I have South East Asian skin that tans very easily, quickly and goes quite dark (from a darker medium to quite dark golden brown) in the sun and the worst thing a sunscreen can do is leave a white cast on my skin ESPECIALLY my face”
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“I love the lightweight feel of this foundation. Shade 4N62 matches me perfectly and I wear Chai in Too Faced and Fenty 420 if that helps compare”
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“I love the eyeshadows in this palette! I picked the shade minimalist and this is an all matte eyeshadow palette”
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“great product for achieving a natural looking tan with any moisturizer. does not smell bad like traditional tanning lotions. does not stain hands either. it's quite innovative, I haven't seen any other brands make this product (at least not that I know of”
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“I hadn't tried clinique foundation before, but I have tried just about every over-the-counter type foundations before”
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“I don’t always use powder foundations, but I have been loving, using this on top of my bass prep of liquid foundation”

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