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.
Size: 0.3 oz / 11 g·ITEM: 2646594
Color: 1N10 Ivory - fair to light skin tones with neutral undertones
$59.50
Pretty, non-cakey foundation, but not long-lasting...As someone with oily skin, I'm always looking for a powder foundation with longevity, but so many of them end up looking cakey. ...Great non cakey foundation...I have loved this powder, I rarely used powder foundation alone, this powder had great coverage and did not look cakey.
What it is: A multi-purpose, lightweight powder with buildable coverage that blurs the look of imperfections and mattifies skin for up to 24 hours, with no caking or creasing.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Trio-Blur Complex: Visibly reduces the appearance of texture immediately and for up to 24 hours.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan.
$81.00
Buildable but not cakey...I loved this foundation. So buildable but not cakey. Kept me matte throughout the day when I usually go oily. ...My Everyday Luxury Foundation...It felt lightweight, comfortable, and non-cakey on the skin. I have oily skin and I didnt have to powder or blot my face throughout the day so I was VERY HAPPY about that.
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
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. ...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
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
Size: 0.35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 2420081
Color: Tan 068 - for tan skin with warm undertones
$57.50
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 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2801173
Color: Fair 10 NR - very fair, neutral rosy undertones
$59.50
Absolutely amazing, best blurring foundation and not cakey at all, my new go to foundation !...Full coverage foundation! literally so good! does not clog my pores and does not feel cakey whatsoever!
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: 1.18 oz / 35 mL·ITEM: 2831568
Color: 4WO - medium skin with warm olive undertones
$62.00
I am so excited about this foundation! As a person with oily skin, it’s hard to find foundations that don’t separate and don’t look cakey and this one delivered! ...It provides just the right amount of coverage without feeling heavy or cakey, and it never settles into fine lines.
What it is: A medium to full coverage velvet-matte foundation with a non-comedogenic formula that perfects skin with a blurring, second-skin finish up to 12 hours.
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.>
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Provides moisture and a plumping effect.
- Bixa Orellana: Blurs pores and imperfections.
- Phytoglycogen: Delivers youthful, radiant skin.