When the heat is on and humidity levels rise, finding the perfect foundation that can withstand the sweltering weather becomes a top priority. Don't let the elements ruin your flawless complexion - Sephora has got you covered with a range of powder foundations for dry skin specifically formulated to combat the challenges of humid weather. Whether you're looking for lightweight coverage, long-lasting wear, or oil control, our selection of foundations will keep your skin looking fresh and shine-free all day long. Say goodbye to makeup meltdowns and hello to a flawless face that stays put, no matter how high the mercury climbs.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2112126
Color: 4C1 Outdoor Beige - medium tan with cool rosy undertones
$70.50
Also this doesn't budge even when in extremely humid weather and constant sweating. My HOLY GRAIL!!!! ...Excellent foundation...I love this foundation it gives me such a fresh looking finish and lasts super long no matter the weather or what I'm doing.
What it is: A 24-hour liquid foundation with medium-to-full buildable coverage in a natural matte finish that helps to unify uneven skin tone and control shine.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Oily, Dry and Combination
Ingredient Callouts: Free of fragrance, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and is gluten-free.
Size: 0.24 oz / 7 g·ITEM: 2643112
Color: Translucent - for very fair to light medium skin tones
$71.00
I have noticed it has held up well in hot humid weather, which is such a bonus for summer use! ...Even, I have tried it when attending an outdoor activity (hot weather) it stayed all day. It gives a brightening look to the face.
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: Natural
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.
Size: 0.22 oz / 6.3 g·ITEM: 2681294
Color: 18 - tan skin with cool peach undertones
$54.00
I love how it effortlessly conceals any imperfections, leaving my skin tone even without feeling heavy or looking cakey. The Foundation Stick is long-lasting, remaining in place throughout the day, even in hot and humid weather conditions. ...I’ve tried so many foundation sticks, but this one from BASMA is in a league of its own.
What it is: A buttery-soft, buildable, and lightweight foundation stick that evens out skin tone and leaves your skin with a natural glow.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Stick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aloe Vera Extract: Supports collagen production and visibly improves elasticity.
- Vitamin E: An antioxidant that facilitates skin hydration.
- Apricot Butter: Helps nurture, revitalize, and soften skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil,
Size: 0.28 oz/ 8 g·ITEM: 2427078
Color: Deep 3 (R) - deep, rosy undertones
$53.00
I have oily sensitive skin and needed to find a new foundation after MAC changed its Studio Fix powder foundation formula. ...Lasts all day in hot, humid weather and doesn't get overly shiny or melt off. ...New fave powder foundation for summer
What it is: A buttery-smooth, buildable, medium- to full-coverage powder foundation with a multiuse formula, a soft-matte finish and up to 12 hours of wear.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Texturizers and Microspheres: Visibly blur pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and texture with a soft-focus effect.
- Rice Silk Powder: Helps create a soft-focus appearance.
- Triple-Milled Micronized Purest Pigments: Create undetectable, seamless, true-color coverage that lasts for up to 12 hours.
Size: 0.26 oz / 7.5 g·ITEM: 2667194
Color: 08N Light - light, neutral undertone
$30.00
I've noticed that even in humid weather or after a long day, the Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation remains intact, keeping my complexion looking fresh and shine-free. ...The powders and the foundations do not match in color. I wear 50N in the foundation, but they didn't have 50N in the powder, so I got 44N, and it's too dark and too red for me.
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
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2637205
Color: 28 - medium/tan to deep skin tones with cool undertones
$60.00
Using the brush allows for an even distribution of product, I recommend picking that up too. I like to set the foundation with the Saie translucent powder since I live in a more humid climate....I'd be a hesitant to wear in humid weather. The coverage is buildable. Love this for a clean option.
What it is: A lightweight skin tint foundation with medium coverage that visibly brightens skin for a dewy, luminous finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Attracts and binds moisture to smooth and hydrate skin
- Rice Bran Peptides: Reduces the appearance of fine lines, pore, helps fade dark spots brightening skin tone.
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2842292
Color: La Serena - D2.5 - deep with cool undertone
$73.00
It blends so effortlessly and it just settles and melts into my skin so nicely, it looks like I don't even have foundation on most of the time. It also lasts all day, even when it's super hot and humid....NARS Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation...I wore it in the summer and set with NARS setting powder and a setting spray and it held up in warm weather. Cannot comment on the skincare claims. Not really impressed and will not buy again as I do not believe the price is justified by this product's overall performance.
What it is: An advanced makeup-skincare-hybrid foundation with a natural finish that quickly blurs and smooths while visibly improving skin’s clarity over time.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Biomimetic Oat: Visibly improves clarity by reducing the appearance of redness.
- Japanese Lilyturf: Supports a strong skin barrier by helping maintain moisture.
- Cacao Peptides and Milk Thistle: Minimize the negative effect of blue light and environmental stressors.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone.
Size: 1 / 30·ITEM: 2527737
Color: Bonaire SF9.5 - deep with warm undertones
$73.00
True Foundation...I usually only wear full coverage foundation but I like this one a lot. It covers better than most medium coverage foundations. ...It actually looked better as the day passed (humid FL weather) so that was impressive. I have dry skin and this didn’t exacerbate the dry areas or add flakiness so that was a positive too.
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: 2801033
Color: Medium Dark 10 NG - medium dark, neutral golden undertones
$61.00
It blends seamlessly and leaves a smooth matte finish that lasts all day, even in humid weather. I love how it covers imperfections without looking cakey. ...The perfect foundation...I found my perfect shade using the shade guide, and I’ve kicked all my other foundations to the curb. This is the perfect foundation!
What it is: A long-wear, waterproof, sweatproof foundation formulated with only 16 ingredients that gives full coverage and maximum comfort to visibly blur and smooth without clogging pores.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lauryl Lysine: An amino acid that prevents makeup breakdown and provides water and sweat resistance.
- Alkane Complex: 100 percent plant-derived emollients replace silicone for a smooth feel.
- Rice Silk Powder: Blurs skin with a soft-focus effect.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS
Size: 1.4 / 40·ITEM: 2569952
Color: Deep Golden - deep with warm undertone
$55.50
With this, I use much less foundation and concealer. Everything looks so natural and healthy, and SPF!...Halo foundation...It’s got amazing feel and texture. Good for all weather conditions
What it is: An all-in-one, SPF primer-infused tinted moisturizer with lightweight, natural-looking dewy coverage that hydrates skin for up to 24 hours.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
SPF: SPF 30 and Under
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.
