Light coverage foundations
36 foundations from 29 brands526 shades · $8.49–$55
Compare light coverage foundations by type, finish, skin type and formulation.
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36 light coverage foundations, Fragrance-free, No drying alcohol, most reviewed
Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick
Skin tint · Radiant
$48
20 shades
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation
Skin tint · Radiant
$39
20 shades
Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation
Natural · Liquid
$49
28 shades
Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation
Natural · Powder
$22
10 shades
About light coverage foundations
Type, finish, skin type and formulation
By type, 20 are skin tint and 16 are foundation.
By finish, 15 are natural finish, 14 are radiant and 6 are matte.
By skin type, 28 are listed for normal skin, 26 are listed for dry skin and 24 are listed for combination skin. A foundation can be listed for more than one skin type. 5 have no skin type listed.
By formulation, 12 are liquid, 5 are stick and 5 are powder. 11 have no formulation listed.
Prices and shade ranges
Prices start at $8.49 and reach $55. Half of the 36 foundations are listed at $38 or less. The lowest price is for CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation.
The widest shade range is ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, with 30 shades.
Where this list comes from
Coverage is taken from the details each retailer publishes for a product. Where a retailer gives none, it is read from the product's name and description. Preferences come from the claims each retailer lists (vegan, cruelty-free, oil-free, non-comedogenic, clean), the SPF in the product name, and the published ingredient list, which decides fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones and parabens. 6 foundations have no coverage listed and are left out of this list. 13 foundations have no ingredient list and no fragrance-free claim and are left out of this list. 14 foundations have no ingredient list and no alcohol-free claim and are left out of this list.
The default order is by number of reviews across the retailers that sell each product. Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation has the most, with 75,747.