A non-cakey foundation is a type of makeup product that does not have a thick, cakey look to it. It is also known as a dewy or glow foundation. It gives the skin a healthy glow and a radiant look. A non-cakey foundation is ideal for almost all skin types. Here are some of our favorites.
$57.00
Perfect Foundation...I have tried other clinique foundations and found them cakey, except this one. It goes on very thin, but has great coverage! ...The only thing is that it can get a bit cakey-looking. But if you blend it enough, it won't look so cakey.
Coverage:
✔ Medium
Skin type:
✔ Combination
✔ Oily
Finish:
✔ Natural
What it is:
An oil-free liquid foundation that adds hydration and minimizes oil where it’s needed.
$81.00
I really liked how easy it was to get great even coverage. I used a foundation brush to apply it and it covered quickly but lightly. ...I received this foundation as part of the Influenster campaign. This foundation is definitely high quality and is a full wear foundation however, I have seen a lot of foundations with this quality but much more affordable.
What it is: A breathable liquid foundation that delivers up to 24 hours of coverage with a weightless feel and luminous matte finish.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Provides all-day hydration.
- Jasmine Petals from the YSL Beauty Ourika Community Gardens for its dullness-free properties.
- Vegetal Taurine: for its anti-fatigue properties .
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: This innovative formula glides on seamlessly for full, luminous matte coverage that feels bare. It is transfer-proof, waterproof, and heat resistant and is infused with hyaluronic acid and jasmine peta
Size: 1.01 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2646297
Color: Tan 076 - for tan to deep skin with neutral undertones
$57.00
SHADE MATCHING TIP: Some shades look different in the compact than on skin, so use the photos of the shade on skin to help you pick the right shade Best for balanced to dry skin, but it also works on oily skin when set with Lock-It Setting Powder Feels like you're not even wearing foundation Fresh matte means not flat, not dewy - just skin that looks like skin One-and-done, buildable full coverage - a little goes a very long way Quickly covers blemishes and discoloration for an instant confidence boost Creamy, noncomedogenic formula minimizes the appearance of pores for a smooth, healthy look Flashback free and non-cakey The compact isn't just fully recyclable, it's ultra-easy to recycle - no disassembly needed 100% vegan and cruelty-free Key Ingredients Infused with apple extract and sodium hyaluronate to help nourish and hydrate skin Features 97%* agree Good Apple feels lightweight 94%* agree Good Apple delivers buildable full coverage 94%* agree Good Apple makes skin look healthy, soft & fresh *In a consumer study on 32 volunteers...Amazing foundation just wasn’t my shade...If you’re someone who likes full coverage non-cakey foundations this is it! Also, I really liked the glass bottle it came in it felt very luxurious and heavy.
What it is: A non-comedogenic, lightweight serum foundation that covers blemishes, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation, while visibly blurring pores. The extreme long wear formula controls shine all day and stands up to sweat and humidity.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
$45.00
The product goes over cream foundations and concealers perfectly. Lasts for hours and keeps oil at bay....Plays well with both Merit and Ilia stick foundations. I’m 46 with the beginning of fine lines
What it is: A talc-free, sheer, pressed powder clinically shown to instantly reduce shine for an airbrushed finish that lasts all day.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This weightless, shine-controlling powder allows you to set, perfect, and touch up on the go. This non-drying formula instantly absorbs excess oil while minimizing and blurring.
Size: 0.51 oz/ 14.5 g·ITEM: 2021186
Color: Honey
$54.00
Actually looks like u already did your foundation...They mean what they say and it gives you the added look that you already used foundation for real!!! All day wear , doesn’t move till you take it off!...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.
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2476075
Color: 54G Deep Golden - deep skin with very warm, golden or olive undertones
$57.00
Provides full, non greasy coverage with a soft pleasant odor. Lasts the entire day without rubbing off. ...My skin breaks up super easy. This foundation is both light feel and full coverage. I recently discovered this specific amazon clay foundation and I can not believe how flawless and smooth it makes my skin
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.
Size: 0.35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 2420289
Color: Deep 086 - for deep skin with warm terracotta undertones
$57.50
Perfect consistency foundation...Love this foundation. Full coverage but doesn’t appear cakey and goes on so smooth. ...This full coverage, non comedogenic and non cakey formula is created for normal to dry skin, but my skin is oily and I only set my under eyes and smile lines with powder and I applied a setting spray.
What it is: A buildable, full-coverage, hydrating foundation balm with a lightweight, long-wear formula and a fresh matte finish&mdash.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Apple Extract: Nourishes skin.
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Hydrates 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 is also vegan, cruelty-free.
Size: 1.0 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2422707
Color: CN 116 Spice - deep, cool-neutral undertones
$65.00
I must own upwards of 20 high end foundations and this is at the top of my list....The “night” foundation...The holy grail. If you look for foundation that lasts 24 hrs and doesn’t budge - this is it.
What it is: A 24-hour, full-coverage foundation that quickly perfects with a matte finish, plus visibly improves skin with three-serum technology.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Oily and Combination
SPF: 25
Highlighted Ingredients:
- UP302 and Vitamin C: Visibly reduces dark spots and uneven skin tone.
- Salicylic Acid: Re-texturizes skin‘s appearance.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plumps skin for a more youthful look.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: This oil-free foundation provides full coverage and a matte finish for up to 24 hou
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2557874
Color: 6W Warm - deep skin with neutral undertones
$77.00
A non comedogenic holy grail foundation. In love! ...I’m also really happy with how long this foundation lasted
What it is: A clean Dior foundation with up to 24 hours of transfer-proof wear.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Iris Extract: Guards against oxidation.
- Rose Extract: Refines skin texture.
- 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.
Size: 1.08 oz / 32 mL·ITEM: 2773554
Color: Light
$65.00
The coverage on this foundation is amazing. It feels really light and doesn’t look cakey. ...Really great coverage without giving that cakey look or feeling heavy like a lot of medium/full coverage matte foundations I've tried.
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.
