Wearing face makeup can be a special kind of uncomfortable in the summer when temperatures reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit and the sun hits you just right. If the mere idea of wearing the formula you turn to in the fall and winter makes your skin breakout, you should consider swapping it for something simpler and more lightweight. We rounded up the best weightless face formulas on the market to keep your skin looking glowy, even and smooth all while still feeling comfortable.
The Best Lightweight Makeup Products for Summer
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Benefit The POREfessional Foundation ($47)
We always welcome a new addition to the iconic POREfessional line, and this weightless, non-comedogenic foundation is just in time for summer. The comfortable medium coverage blends seamlessly into skin, improving the appearance of pores both instantly and over time.
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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 ($48)
I’ve relied on this lightweight skin tint with SPF through many summers and skin changes, and it always remains a lightweight fave with a beautifully natural look and feel. The dewy finish helps liven up dull, overheated skin and reduce any redness from the sun.
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Chanel Les Beiges Water Fresh Tint ($70)
There’s nothing quite like this luxe gel-textured foundation. With the formula composed of 75 percent water, application feels refreshing, and wearing it feels hydrating and lightweight even after hours. “The only full coverage makeup that I can wear. It looks natural and feels good and does not break me out,” writes one reviewer.
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Merit The Minimalist ($38)
We know what you’re thinking—a stick doesn’t seem like the most lightweight option, but this one is the exception. People with acne-prone, oily and sensitive skin attest it’s never bothersome or heavy. It glides on effortlessly and sits seamlessly. It offers solid coverage without cakiness or the feeling that you’re wearing makeup.
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Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops ($68)
More skin care than makeup, these complexion drops offer light to medium coverage and a natural-looking finish. They’re the perfect go-to for minimalistic coverage without any heaviness. They go on smoothly and feel like nothing is sitting on your skin besides a few fabulous skin-care actives.
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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Hydrating Gel Skin Tint ($38)
Hydration is the headliner here, ensuring the formula is lightweight, hydrating and non-comedogenic. It stays locked in for 12 hours without fading, caking or settling into lines, and while you’ll notice the glowy finish, it’ll never feel like you’re wearing anything because your skin is so comfortable.
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Kosas BB Burst ($38)
This hydrating, tinted gel has become a classic. Its light, buildable coverage offers filter-like smoothing without any heaviness. The refreshing gel cream formula is perfect to swap for thicker foundations you use in the winter.
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Make Up Forever Super Boost Skin Tint ($36)
This gel-like formula keeps is light and buildable—perfect for long hot days when you don’t want thick liquids weighing down on your skin. “The formula is incredibly lightweight and offers a burst of hydration without feeling greasy or oily. It’s perfect for achieving a natural, no-makeup makeup look,” one reviewer writes. The blendability and the way it melts into skin will impress you on the spot.
