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Liquid foundations for oily skin

11 foundations from 10 brands325 shades · $8–$60

Compare liquid foundations for oily skin by type, coverage and finish.

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11 liquid foundations for oily skin, Vegan, No drying alcohol, most reviewed

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    Natural · Medium coverage

    $8

    33 shades

  2. PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Natural · Medium coverage

    $34

    21 shades

  3. Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    Matte · Full coverage

    $42

    50 shades

  4. Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
  5. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation
  6. Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation
  7. Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    Matte · Full coverage

    $54

    18 shades

  8. RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation

    RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation

    Natural · Medium coverage

    $59

    15 shades

  9. Nudestix Tinted Cover Foundation

    Nudestix Tinted Cover Foundation

    Skin tint · Natural finish

    $38–$40

    14 shades

  10. Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    Natural · Medium coverage

    $60

    32 shades

  11. Range Beauty True Intentions Skin-Soothing Hydrating Foundation

About liquid foundations for oily skin

Type, coverage and finish

By type, 10 are foundation and 1 is skin tint.

By coverage, 7 are medium coverage, 3 are full coverage and 1 is light coverage.

By finish, 6 are natural finish, 4 are matte and 1 is radiant.

Prices and shade ranges

Prices start at $8 and reach $60. Half of the 11 foundations are listed at $42 or less. The lowest price is for e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation.

The widest shade range is Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation, with 50 shades. 3 of the 11 come in 40 or more shades.

Where this list comes from

Skin type and formulation are taken from the details each retailer publishes for a product. Where a retailer gives none, they are 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. 25 foundations have no skin type listed and are left out of this list. 73 foundations have no formulation listed and are left out of this list. 191 foundations have no vegan 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. e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation has the most, with 40,486.

Brands with liquid foundations for oily skin