Neutral Foundations
Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Neutral Foundations.
A neutral foundation is a great option for anyone looking to add a little extra coverage to their makeup routine, or who wants to try something new but isn't sure which shade is best. Here are some of the best neutral-colored foundations available today.
CLINIQUEEven Better™ Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation
ITEM: 1160431
Color: WN 46 Golden Neutral - moderately fair, warm-neutral undertones
$53.00
What it is: A dermatologist-developed foundation that create a brighter skin tone, while its creamy formula hydrates and smooths the look of skin.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Cream
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
SPF: SPF 15
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.
tartemini Amazonian clay 16-hour full coverage soft matte foundation
Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL·ITEM: 2476208
Color: 51N Deep Neutral - deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
$25.00
I'm so happy I tried this for myself. This foundation is in my top 5 favorite foundations for sure. xoxo
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 full coverage soft matte foundation
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2475788
Color: 20N Light Neutral - light skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
$57.00
AMAZING, full coverage while also being light and LOOKED LIKE SKIN i love this foundation its clay based and has awesome coverage
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.
CLINIQUEBeyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer
Size: 0.51 oz/ 14.5 g·ITEM: 2021194
Color: Neutral
$54.00
I use the shade Golden Neutral (08) and it’s a perfect match! This product is great for every day and ideal for people who don’t want to use liquid foundation on a daily basis: medium (buildable to full) coverage and a very light, little-fallout formula. ...The formula seems really nice, which makes this product totally worth it, but I am usually a neutral in Clinique foundations and I’m thinking now that ivory may be a better match for me (I am not fair, I have a medium skin tone).
What it is:
A full-coverage powder foundation and concealer in one with a unique, dual-sided sponge for easy on-the-go application.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed powder
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.
What Else You Need to Know: This product is non-acnegenic, dermatologist-tested, ophthalmologist-tested, and allergy-tested. It’s 100 percent free of fragrance and oil, and is sweat and humidity resistant with up to eight hours of wear.
tarteAmazonian clay blurring powder foundation
Size: 0.28 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2641306
Color: 12N Fair Neutral - fair skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
$54.00
First powder where I was able to find a good shade match for my neutral undertone. It’s light coverage, you can build it up to some degree. ...I absolutely am in love with this product. I have fair neutral-cool tones and the 12N fair neutral is perfect for me.
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.
Bobbi BrownWeightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 with Hyaluronic Acid
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2798684
Color: Neutral Warm Sand - Light, neutral warm undertones
$77.00
I can’t believe how much better this is than some of those thick full coverage style foundations on the market. So happy with this....One of my favorite foundations....I tried Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Foundation, and I really like it. It lasts all day and feels light on my skin.
What it is: An oil controlling foundation that provides 24-hr moisture and wear, minimizes the look of pores and is water-proof and sweat-resistant.
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: 2773620
Color: Light Neutral
$64.00
I have light skin with neutral undertones and the light neutral shade was perfect....I recently had the pleasure of trying out the iT Cosmetics Foundation in the shade Neutral Deep, and I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed.
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.
Bobbi BrownVitamin Enriched Pressed Finishing Powder
Size: 0.282 oz / 8 g·ITEM: 2701761
Color: Neutral - soft, neutral peach
$72.00
I have really been loving powders lately and Bobbi brown makes great complexion products and this is amazing as well! I got the shade neutral and it’s a bit lighter than I am so I use it on my under eyes love it. ...This luxury powder is the perfect neutral for my skin tone. It sets my makeup nicely without being drying of cakey looking .
What it is: A multitasking finishing powder that hydrates, visibly refines skin tone, and absorbs oil all day for a balanced complexion with a fresh, healthy, and even-toned look.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Powder
What Else You Need to Know: Powered by vitamin B5 and Hydro-Soft Powder Technology, this setting powder locks in moisture, boosting hydration over time, while delivering blurring benefits and all-day oil absorption with a silky-soft finish. It also visibly refines skin tone and flexes to suit a range of skin tones.
Clinical Results: In clinical testing on 25 women:
- The formula boosted hydration in 7 days
$43.50
It’s a great light foundation but just sits on the skin....Neutral Fair...Perfect for days when you need a light foundation.
What it is: A lightweight, ultra-hydrating skin tint that delivers a blurred and flawless, satin-matte, second-skin, long-wearing finish for up to 12 hours.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-Derived Amino Acids: Hydrate and condition skin for a smoother, plumper appearance.
- Pea Extract: Promotes skin elasticity and firmness.
- Peach Flower Extract: Protects skin against the harmful effects of free radicals.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Bridging the gap between skincare and makeup, this skin tint hydrates like a hero while delivering light to medium cov
DIORDior Forever Skin Glow Hydrating Foundation
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2558294
Color: 7.5N Neutral - deep skin with neutral undertones
$77.00
This foundation isn’t getting enough hype! The color 2.5n is so neutral it’s the perfect color and match for me . ...summer foundation...Wish they had something more neutral or yellow undertone
What it is: A clean Dior foundation that has up to 24 hours of wear and provides visibly radiant medium-to-full coverage and hydration.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Iris Extract: Guards against oxidation.
- Hibiscus Extract: Helps renew the look of skin.
- Wild Pansy Extract: Maintains hydration for healthy-looking skin.
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 also comes in recyclable packaging.
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