10 Reviews: Best Foundation for Sensitive Skin (Dec 2023)

L’Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation matches your skin’s tone and undertone with unique color technology and works well with powder, blush, and concealer. The product is ultra-hydrating and delivers medium coverage with a natural finish so blendable that you won’t be able to tell where your foundation finishes and your skin starts. Moreover, this item helps to keep skin looking beautiful and healthy by including Pro-Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E.

Been using this for the last 20 years. It’s the only product that matches my skin undertone and I do not look greasy at the end of the day. Plus, it does not crack, looks natural all day long. Lastly, My skin is very sensitive and this foundation has never caused an irritation.

by MMB

Finding a base for acne-prone, reactive skin can be tough, but you can’t go wrong with the EX1 Invisiwear. The luminous foundation is developed with ‘true color’ pigments and light diffusers that work in harmony with your skin’s natural tone, uniting and perfecting to leave skin flawless and youthful-looking, expertly hiding blemishes. Even better, the EX1 website offers a helpful virtual shade matching function that will help you find your perfect match.

Amazing foundation. Blends like a dream colour is perfect and true to the picture. My skin is super sensitive and haven’t had a breakout!! Covers hyper pigmentation from acne whilst still being super light weight and allowing my skin to breathe. LOVE!!

by Dominique2052

Although this pick has ‘CC’ in its name, it is essentially a foundation—and one of the most effective for people who suffer from one of the many types of rosacea. This option works well as a full-coverage foundation, hydrating anti-aging serum, and physical sunscreen with SPF 50+. Not only that but this skin-friendly foundation minimizes acne scarring, wrinkles, skin redness, dark circles under the eyes, and large pores.

I have super sensitive skin, prone to breakouts. I love this product. It goes on well and it covers well.....without breaking me out, or feeling heavy.

by Valerie Black

Wanna try a powder foundation? This mineral foundation is a makeup artist favorite because of its non-comedogenic and clean formula, as well as its complexion-blurring and smoothing effects. Those with sensitive, acne-prone skin will appreciate how radiant their skin seemed after using it. Furthermore, the vegan formula encourages smoother, healthier-looking skin over time, won’t clog pores or trigger breakouts, lasts all day, and offers mineral-based SPF protection.

My go to face product for my sensitive combo acne prone skin. I sometimes only use this as coverage and it has been effortless and natural looking to have for daily wear

by gatheen

This pick is top-rated not just because it comes from Rihanna, but also because it is of excellent quality. This buildable powder diffuses across the complexion for a filtered, airbrushed look without aggravating sensitive skin, as the name implies. This long-wear powder also features a light-to-full-coverage formula with a non-cakey, blurred finish and no flashback. The best part is that it has a whopping 50-shade range!

[...] I have sensitive skin and alot of red spots, this foundation covers so well especially during the summer where I can retouch if needed!

by doomedonmars

Let’s move to Tarte’s Amazonian clay full coverage foundation!  This hypoallergenic foundation is free of mineral oil and has a full-coverage matte finish that quickly smoothes over blemishes and redness for a clear-looking face. The product, which contains Amazonian clay, aims to prevent oil accumulation. Let us add a note that it does not clog pores, which is advantageous for individuals with very fair skin that is prone to irritation.

Good for acne, sensitive, eczema prone skin.

by Stephanie

This foundation excels in terms of its formula. It’s brightening, protecting, and hydrating, plus it’s free of ingredients that are known to irritate sensitive skin. It is fragrance-free, which is ideal for dry, sensitive skin that is easily irritated. Furthermore, this item is light-reflective, which is a useful addition for simulating a hydrated glow and smoother, more even skin. Additionally, it has such an extensive shade range.

Great makeup. Good for anyone that has sensitive skin. Goes on smoothly

by Tiffiny L Cunningham

When in doubt, go for Cover FX for a foundation that is suitable for sensitive skin. As an alternative to loose-powder formulations, this oil-absorbing pressed powder comes in 40 unique shades and delivers buildable coverage without irritation owing to its mineral oil-free, paraben-free, and fragrance-free formula. Furthermore, it contains emollients for a moisturized sensation as well as Vitamins C, E, and F to help protect against free radicals.

I have been using the total coverage cream foundation for a few years now. It's the BEST foundation for my hypersensitive skin. It provides excellent lasting natural coverage. I use it year round and absolutely recommend especially if you have sensitive skin.

by Sonia I.

Since it contains anti-inflammatory niacinamide, moisture-retaining hyaluronic acid, and skin barrier-supporting squalane, this ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint is ideal for anyone with sensitive skin. It leaves behind a finish that’s similar to your skin but better—one that’s so amazing, it’s award-worthy. Let us also praise the Hyaluronic Acids for penetrating at various levels to noticeably plump and moisturize the skin.

This stuff has been a lifesaver for me. I have dry, sensitive, acne prone skin. This foundation has great buildable coverage that feels so lightweight and never irritates my skin. [...]

by mariahpapaya1

That may be the foundation for you if you have sensitive skin and a shine-prone T-zone. The Dior Forever Skin Glow foundation provides the face a radiant look that lasts all day through heat and humidity for a 24-hour wear time. The foundation provides medium-to-full coverage, evens out the complexion, moisturizes and smoothes the face, and is extremely comfortable. Finally, it helps to maintain the skin’s quality day after day.