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Summer Foundations

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Summer Foundations.

Summer is a time for vacations, outdoor activities, and spending more time in the sun. But it's also a time when your skin can start to look less than perfect. Here are some great foundation options that will help you look your best this summer.

CLINIQUEBeyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer

Size: 0.51 oz/ 14.5 g·ITEM: 2021186

Color: Honey

36 Reviews

$52.00

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It’s very light but covers great for summer. If my skin is more red than usual I just add a bit of concealer first and I’m good to go. ...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.

tartemini Amazonian clay 16-hour full coverage soft matte foundation

Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL·ITEM: 2476190

Color: 42H Tan Honey - tan skin with warm, peach undertones

66 Reviews

$25.00

This is a good foundation for my very oily skin. It stays matte and is good for at least 3 hours before I need to use blotting papers to remove excess oil....I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a full coverage foundation! For people used to the old formula, just make sure to buy a shade or two darker than you used to buy.

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.

GUERLAINTerracotta Le Teint Perfecting Foundation Luminous Matte

Size: 1.2 oz / 35 mL·ITEM: 2664019

Color: 4W - Medium skin with golden undertones

236 Reviews

$79.00

Can’t equate to see how it works in the summer....Pretty foundation for summer...Would definitely recommend especially for summer time!

What it is: A revolutionary liquid-to-powder foundation with up to 24 hours of wear, medium coverage, and a no-transfer formula for a beautiful, healthy-looking glow and luminous matte finish.

Coverage: Medium

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Argan Oil: Provides lasting comfort and maintains skin’s hydration for up to 24 hours.
- Gemtone: Is a self-adaptable shimmer that helps foundation to adjust to all skin tones.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Born from GUERLAIN’s bronzing-powder expertise, Terracotta Le Teint Healthy Glow Foundation combines the seamless, ultra-sensory lightness of a powder with the perfecting power of a fluid foundation for an effo

Urban DecayHydromaniac Glowy Tinted Hydrator Foundation

Size: 1.1 oz / 35 mL·ITEM: 2406692

Color: 90 - ultra-deep neutral

2.7K Reviews

$47.50

Been using this since last summer (sample got me). Doesn’t break me out, spreads nicely, not high coverage, looks natural. ...My foundation (Clinique acne solutions BB) was discontinued so I’ve been trying tons of light to medium coverage foundations trying to find a new HG.

What it is: A vegan, noncomedogenic, dewy foundation that delivers hydration, medium coverage, and a fresh glow finish for up to 24 hours.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Kombucha Filtrate: Detoxifies and nourishes skin.

- Marula Oil: Protects and hydrates skin.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: Infused with nourishing ingredients, this lightweight tinted moisturizer foundation leaves skin feeling super hydrated while minimizing pores with a blurri

Armani BeautyMini Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Liquid Foundation with 24HR Wear

Size: 0.6 oz/18 mL·ITEM: 2927093

Color: 13.25 - deep, neutral golden

2.7K Reviews

$59.00

As someone who doesn’t like heavy foundations, I really liked this one. It wears comfortably all day, looks fresh, and never feels cakey. ...However this foundation is absolutely lightweight yet so blurring and skin like.

What it is: A silky, non-comedogenic liquid foundation that blurs and smooths skin, provides 24hr wear + hydration, medium coverage and a natural glow finish.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Niacinamide: Clinically shown to improve the look of skin tone, texture, and luminosity after 14 days.


What Else You Need to Know: This silky foundation offers weightless, medium-buildable coverage that blurs imperfections and looks like naturally glowing skin that lasts up to 24 hours. 

MAC CosmeticsStudio Radiance Serum-Powered 24HR Buildable Hydrating Foundation

Size: 1 oz·ITEM: 2725125

Color: NW47 - Deep auburn with neutral undertones for dark skin

297 Reviews

$62.00

Pretty foundation that last long!...I received this product free, and it was actually a shade darker so it’s my summer shade. I feel like this foundation wears very nicely through the day and I love that it is serum powered. ...Like it doesn't crease or dry my skin out like other foundations. I've honestly used it in place of concealer too for summer months when I am a bit tanner and it has pretty good coverage.

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.

Armani BeautyLuminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Liquid Foundation with 24 Hour Wear

Size: 1.0 oz/30 mL·ITEM: 2926509

Color: 11.4 - deep, warm golden

2.7K Reviews

$85.00

You need to blend it with a dense brush, like any foundation. The coverage is really good. I’ll save it for summer, when my skin is a bit more tan. ...[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Great formula and slight scent in foundation. it has great coverage and this shade gives a gorgeous summer tan to anyone. packaging is very good too

What it is: A silky, non-comedogenic liquid foundation that blurs and smooths skin, provides 24hr wear + hydration, medium coverage and a natural glow finish.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Niacinamide: Clinically shown to improve skin tone, texture, and luminosity after 14 days.


What Else You Need to Know: This silky foundation offers weightless, medium buildable coverage that blurs imperfections and looks like naturally glowing skin that lasts up to 24 hours.

Too FacedBorn This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation

Size: 1 oz/30 mL·ITEM: 2885812

Color: Mocha - rich tan with rosy undertones

1.5K Reviews

$65.00

It is great coverage for my texture, and has been a great color for bronzed summers. The packaging is always gorgeous and makes it feel luxe!...I usually go for light coverage foundations so I was a bit worried about the medium-full coverage claim of this foundation but it laid on top of my contour beautifully.

What it is: An undetectable foundation formula that delivers up to 24-hour hydration and color-true wear that’s transfer-resistant, waterproof, and sweat- and humidity-proof.


Coverage: Medium


Formulation: 
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Glycerin

- Vitamin E

- Hyaluronic Acid


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: This natural-finish foundation reduces the appearance of pores, improves appearance of skin tone, and is all-day fade-proof. It is non-caking, non-poring, non-streaking, and photo friendly.

Too FacedBorn This Way Soft Matte Foundation

Size: 1 oz·ITEM: 2795557

Color: Sable - rich with rosy undertones

1.8K Reviews

$62.00

Soft Matte Summer ☀️✨...Definitely the perfect foundation to take with you on a scorching summer getaway. ...Good foundation...I really like this foundation - it is long lasting, doesn’t sweat off my face in the summer, and provides good coverage.

What it is: A new-and-improved weightless, buildable, medium-to-full coverage soft matte foundation for advanced oil control and 24-hour undetectable coverage.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Matte


Formulation: 
Liquid


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and mineral oil. It is also gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

Armani BeautyGolden Hour 24HR Lightweight Skin Tint with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 1.0 oz/30 ml·ITEM: 2881282

Color: T2 - Tan - warm peach

1.6K Reviews

$69.00

I like very lightweight coverage during the warm, humid summers and I’m using this Armani Skin Tint and I love it, it evens out my skin and lasts even in sweaty humid weather, The finish is natural and luminous and I am using this all summer. ...Goes on easy and gives you the natural glow look! Perfect for a summer where you need light coverage instead of a concealer or foundation!

What it is: A skin tint that immediately plumps, smooths, and illuminates skin, delivering buildable coverage with a weightless texture and glowing finish.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C: Targets dullness, visibly brightens, and illuminates the complexion.
- Niacinamide: Visibly evens tone and smooths texture.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Provides lasting hydration, visibly plumps, and smooths.

What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight skin tint features light-catching Golden Hour Pearls for radiant, healthy-looking skin. The silk-like serum formula, infused with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, hydrates and boosts luminosity.

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Summer Foundation for Combination Skin
“Sephora employee reccomended this as most foundations sit in my dryer areas and creases bad. this one sits amazing on my skin”
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“Thank you MAKE UP FOR EVER for thinking about us oily skin woman”
Primer For Summer
“Primers are finicky. I have used primers that have sat on the face making makeup difficult to apply and I have used primers that make my face so dry that they end up being worthless. ”
Summer Essentials
“Been using this since last summer (sample got me). Doesn’t break me out, spreads nicely, not high coverage, looks natural”
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“This foundation stick is long lasting and equally hydrating. it provides all day coverage without drying out the skin”
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“I prefer florals (think MJ Daisy, Prada Candy, My Burberry Blush) but this is a nice change of pace. I do like Yellow Diamond over Bright Crystal. I wear this to work but could also see wearing it on date night. ”
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“I get up super early for work and never have time to do my normal makeup routine, but this product right here, is super quick and easy to apply, and it lasts all day”
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“nestcandlegiftedme I absolutely adore Nest candles. The Sunlit Yuzu & Neroli Votive Candle smells so fresh and pretty”
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“This is a great everyday foundation with a buildable coverage that lasts a long time, even in humid and hot weather”
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“Although the longevity is not amazing, you have to remember this is an Eau de cologne. With that conventration, the longevity is not supposed to be amazing”

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