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

360 Reviews

$35.00

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It took me a few tries to figure out how to apply this foundation in a way that works for me. My trick is to mix it with yummy serum and use a different primer. ...beautiful buildable foundation with a skin care serum-like texture. a diverse range of colours for every skin tone.

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

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! ...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.

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

1K Reviews

$60.00

To start, this is a GLOWY Serum foundation. Heavy on serum..heavy on glowy. ...Beautiful Silky Serum Foundation!...Absolutely STUNNING! I love light serum foundations and this is beautiful - I was blown away by the coverage and finish.

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.

LYS BeautyTriple Fix Serum Foundation

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2435790

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

783 Reviews

$32.50

My favorite serum foundation...I received this serum foundation complimentary from LYS beauty. ...However, it does give a wonderful glow and I think the serums have been helping my complexion.

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

5.9K 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: 2531150

Color: Sienna - deep with neutral-red undertones

450 Reviews

$53.00

This is the best Full-Coverage foundation that I have ever tried! It is very light and it feels like I am wearing no foundation, however, when I look in the mirror every flaw has seamlessly vanished! ...I really enjoyed the Conseal The Deal Foundation. It went on smoothly and made my skin look flawless. ...LAWLESS, Conseal The Deal, Full Cover Foundation

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: 2725232

Color: NC50 - Rich brown with golden undertone for deep dark skin

294 Reviews

$63.00

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

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: 2422491

Color: CN 58 Honey - medium fair, cool-neutral undertones

200 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

Danessa Myricks BeautyYummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation with Peptides + Ceramides

Size: 1.58 oz / 45 mL·ITEM: 2682763

Color: 12 - DARK WITH WARM UNDERTONES

1.4K Reviews

$52.50

I go in first with Danessas Glow Serum or the Dew Drops by Glow Recipie, and this looks like a beautiful natural skin finish. ...Such a nice glowy serum...This is one of my favorite summer serums. The coverage is light and buildable and literally feels like I’m wearing nothing on my face.

What it is: An award-winning tinted serum that wears like makeup and works like skincare, delivering clinically tested, intensive hydration with just the right amount of dewy coverage.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vegan Collagen Peptides: Visibly smooth texture and plump fine lines.
- Ceramides: Care for and protect the skin barrier.
- Squalane: Nourishes the skin and supports the lipid barrier.

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 syn

Estée LauderFuturist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 with Glycerin

Size: 1 oz·ITEM: 2708675

Color: 0N1 Alabaster - lightest with neutral undertones

936 Reviews

$73.00

I tend to prefer tinted serums and light to medium cover foundations. This serum tended to pool into my pores which does tend to happen 3/4 of the time with foundations for me. ...I am incredibly surprised by this foundation and how much I like it. A serum foundation is what I use most due to the lighter coverage and ability to build up the coverage.

What it is: A silky serum foundation with 85% skincaring ingredients that visibly evens, smooths, moisturizes so you glow with soft radiance.


Coverage: Light


Finish: Radiant


Formulation: Liquid


SPF: 20

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“And i use a very, very light sunscreen SPF 50 underneath. You don't need or want to put other creams on before this -- just let your serum soak in, apply a more watery or light feeling sunscreen and let that settle, and then apply this in drops that you apply lightly with fingers into the different areas of your face”
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