11 Foundations That Are So Lightweight, You'll Forget You're Wearing One
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For some, Summer is all about nixing the foundation and going fresh-faced. However, if you don't want to let go of your base makeup but can't stand the feeling of it melting down your cheeks, don't worry: you have options.
Lightweight foundations that give you exactly the coverage that you want — whether it be sheer or full — exist. Even better is the fact that some even re-introduce moisture into skin, protect it from the sun's harmful rays with SPF, and feel completely weightless.
Ahead, see our picks for the most comfortable-wearing, barely there foundations for Summer.
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Benefit Cosmetics Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation
The Benefit Cosmetics Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation ($29) dries down to an airbrushed finish that feels so much like skin, you'll forget you have it on.
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Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation ($9) completely covers up blemishes (with zero concealer necessary) but still somehow has a skin-like finish. It's also formulated with antioxidants to ward off environmental aggressors.
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NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation ($49) can build to full-coverage but feels weightless on skin — even after wearing it for hours.
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Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face and Body Foundation
The Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face and Body Foundation ($43) is made up of mostly water, keeping skin looking dewy with a natural finish.
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Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation ($64) is a liquid foundation that has impressive pigment payoff and can build from sheer to medium coverage.
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Laura Geller Cover Lock Cream Foundation
Laura Geller Cover Lock Cream Foundation ($38) is a vitamin-enriched, breathable formula that will give you total coverage.
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Tarte Cosmetics Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation SPF 15
Those with dry skin will love the Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation SPF 15 ($39) because of how it hydrates skin without ever feeling too heavy. Its full-coverage formula will blur your complexion and leave you looking like you don't have any base makeup on at all.
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Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Foundation
If you're in the market for an oil-free liquid foundation that offers buildable coverage, you'll love the Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Foundation ($40). This one is loaded with antioxidants like green tea.
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Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup Broad Spectrum ($42) is a lightweight liquid foundation that has an SPF of 30, creating a shield against the sun's harmful rays.
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Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation
The Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation ($43) is buildable so you can get the coverage you prefer. With just a light layer, you won't feel it on your face and it will stay on from morning till night.
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Dior Backstage Face and Body Foundation
Perfect for oily skin and hot Summer days, the Dior Backstage Face and Body Foundation ($40) has a matte-finish, waterproof, and sweat-resistant formula.
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