Serum Foundation

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A serum foundation is a liquid foundation that is applied with a brush or sponge. It has a lightweight texture that feels like a second skin and provides full coverage. It is available in many different shades and can be worn by itself or over a cream or powder foundation. Serum foundations are formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients that help to hydrate and protect the skin while providing a smooth, even finish. Here are some serum foundations for you.

Danessa Myricks BeautyYummy Skin Serum Foundation

Size: 0.85 oz/ 25mL·ITEM: 2575876

Color: 22N - dark to deep skin with neutral olive undertones

340 Reviews

$32.50

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Best Foundation Ever!...Get this product !!! This is the best foundation I have ever worn. I do have very fair pink skin so I have to tinker with the color of the foundation using the color fix product in white but such a tiny amount is needed and the coverage is so complete.

What it is: A skincare-hybrid foundation with medium, buildable coverage that effortlessly creates a natural-looking, skin-like glow.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Jojoba Oil: Intensely moisturizes and softens skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and plumps the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Olive-Derived Squalane: Known to balance oil production and diminish visible signs of aging.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan.

KVD BeautyGood Apple Non-Comedogenic Full-Coverage Serum Foundation

Size: 1.01 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2646297

Color: Tan 076 - for tan to deep skin with neutral undertones

1.5K Reviews

$57.00

Probably one of the most light weight foundation serums I’ve ever used and I love how it’s very easy to apply it doesn’t cake up, very build able , there is no oxidation at least not for me....Usually serum foundations are very watery. This foundation is the same consistency as a natural/light finish foundation and has the perfect medium/coverage effect!

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


SaieGlowy Super Skin Tint Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2637247

Color: 24 - medium/tan skin tones with cool undertones

961 Reviews

$60.00

Absolutely STUNNING! I love light serum foundations and this is beautiful - I was blown away by the coverage and finish. ...In LOVE with this serum foundation, you are helping your skin while also making it look good at the same time!! ...Beautiful Silky Serum Foundation!...LOVING this serum foundation

What it is: A lightweight skin tint foundation with medium coverage that 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.

LYS BeautyTriple Fix Serum Foundation

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2435790

Color: DPP6 - espresso - rich brown skin with pink undertones

781 Reviews

$32.50

Lys Beauty gifted me their wonderful new serum foundation and I really like the formula but the shade is a bit darker for my winter skin. ...If you are looking for a new foundation I would definitely recommend giving LYS a try!

What it is: A luxuriously clean, skincare-infused serum foundation with buildable, light-to-medium coverage in an array of shades.

Coverage:
Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng): A powerful herb that combats skin stress and visible signs of aging.
- Turmeric: Provides antioxidant protection and visibly brightens, evens, and soothes skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Infuses the skin with intensive hydration.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This formula will satisfy your skincare and foundation fix at the same time.

Rare Beauty by Selena GomezLiquid Touch Weightless Foundation

Size: 0.94 oz/ 28 mL·ITEM: 2361384

Color: 350C - medium tan with cool pink undertones

5.8K Reviews

$41.00

Great Serum Foundation...I found that the serum based foundations add that additional moisture that I need as well. ...Fundation and serum...It is a fairly runny and buildable foundation. If you like foundations that are like a serum, you will like this foundation.

What it is: An innovative breathable foundation that combines the weightless feel of a serum with buildable medium coverage for truly layerable wear. 

Skin Type: Normal and Combination

Coverage:
Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Botanical Blend of Lotus, Gardenia, and Water Lily: Helps soothe, calm, and nourish skin.

What Else You Need to Know: The super-fluid, serum-like texture makes it easy to build and blend your coverage just how you like it while evening out skin tone and smoothing the look of pores—no clogging or caking. Plus, the mess-free, doe-foot applicator lets you apply one dot at a time.

LAWLESSConseal The Deal Long-Wear Full-Coverage Foundation

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2531119

Color: Truffle - very deep with neutral undertones

450 Reviews

$53.00

This is a fabulous lightweight matte foundation. I wish it had more cool tones but I can’t make it work. ...Great foundation...I love this Lawless Beauty Conseal the Deal Foundation. It is really lightweight. When you squeeze it out is somewhat runny but upon application it looks great.

What it is: A long-wearing, lightweight fluid foundation that delivers modern full coverage with a self-setting, natural-matte finish. Vegan and silicone-free.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Nasturtium Flower Extract: Limits free-radical damage caused by blue light.
- Goji Berry: Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and widely used to reduce visible signs of aging.
- Bisabolo and Ginger Extracts: Soothing anti-irritants suitable for dry, sensitive skin.

MAC CosmeticsStudio Radiance Serum-Powered 24HR Buildable Hydrating Foundation

Size: 1 oz·ITEM: 2724763

Color: NC 10 - Very lightest beige with neutral undertone for lightest skin

291 Reviews

$63.00

Finally a good serum foundation!...I’m not usually one for serum foundations as I find the pigment breaks apart on my skin. ...A serum-powdered foundation infused with skincare ingredients!

What it is: A serum-powered foundation that delivers more than 209 percent hydration for visibly plumper, smoother, and more radiant skin.

What Else You Need to Know: Meet the serum-powered foundation that fuses MAC Cosmetics’ expertise of skin tones with the science of skincare. This all-new innovation delivers more than 209 percent hydration for visibly plumper, smoother, and more radiant skin. It’s MAC Cosmetics’ best foundation for glowing skin.

CLINIQUEEven Better Clinical™ Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

Size: 1.0 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2422822

Color: WN 76 Toasted Wheat - medium, warm-neutral undertones

196 Reviews

$65.00

I would not call this a "serum" foundation. To me, serum means sheer to light coverage and a liquidy consistency. ...love this foundation, I would suggest if you have more dry skin to first most face with water for the serum to have some moisture, otherwise it can make your skin look more dry. great all day coverage.

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

Bobbi BrownIntensive Serum Foundation SPF 40

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2501443

Color: Warm Almond - dark brown with yellow undertones for dark skin

242 Reviews

$104.00

The best foundation ever...This foundation serum is really amazing! It makes my face radiant and shiny. ...I do find that I need to exfoliate more frequently to avoid it catching on some of my dry spots but it performs better than some of the other foundation serums I’ve tried. Definitely worth exploring if you’re interested in a hydrating foundation that isn’t heavy and has other benefits.

What it is: A serum foundation that is powered by 25 skincare ingredients and leaves skin looking smoother, plumper, and more radiant.

Coverage:
Medium

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: SPF over 30

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Cordyceps and Ginseng: Replenish skin’s natural energy for healthy-looking, visibly glowing skin.
- A Moisture Complex including Hyaluronic Acid: Softens, visibly plumps skin, and reduces the appearance of fine dry lines.
- Vitamin E and UV Filters: Defend against skin-dulling UVA/UVB rays, pollution, and blue light.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan.

IT CosmeticsCC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation with SPF 40

Size: 1.08 oz / 32 mL·ITEM: 2773596

Color: Rich Cool

3K Reviews

$64.00

A CC cream with serum and SPF!...I like that this product has a serum and SPF built into a lightweight, buildable foundation. ...I love that it’s matte as well because i use serums and other products.

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.

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“I have drier skin with some noticeable flaking on my cheeks, so I’m always looking for a foundation that won’t emphasize dryness.and this foundation is the best foundation. it gives you proper matte finish covering all the blemishes on your face.I had no trouble applying this with my dampened sponge”
Semi Matte Foundation
“I'm a dry skin girly & tend to stay away from matte foundations.. but THIS, yall... it is a matte but yet luminous and smooth”
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“One of the things I really appreciated about this serum was how quickly it absorbed into my skin. It didn't leave any greasy residue behind and my skin felt hydrated for hours after application. ”
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“Overall I really like this product, but as someone with sensitive skin and rosacea the chemical sunscreen component is slightly irritating! I wish it was 100% mineral spf instead”
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“I have acne prone skin, and I've struggled to find a foundation that covers my blemishes”
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“My shade match is pretty good, but sheer enough that I can use it year round, packaging is really fun”
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“After using this product while on vacation and normal use, I've seen it change my hair! It is very lightweight, smells amazing and tames all my baby hairs, so my hair looks shiny and smooth”

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