The 10 Best Foundations for Oily Skin

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation With SPF 40 ($47)

Created to color-correct and reduce shine on slick skin types, this best-selling foundation-meets-sunscreen is a must try for a full-coverage matte finish that lasts for up to 16 hours.

BUY ON SEPHORA - $47

BUY ON IT COSMETICS - $47

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation ($11)

Created specifically for oily skin, this affordable option delivers oil-free, matte coverage with a formula that absorbs oil, controls shine and won’t clog pores. Oh, and did we mention it’s available in 40 shades?

BUY ON ULTA - $11

BUY ON AMAZON - $11

HAUS Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation with Fermented Arnica ($49)

Available in impressive 51 shades, this medium-to-full coverage foundation has been flying off shelves since its launch for its ability to weightlessly and flawlessly conceal and reduce redness while keeping skin looking natural.

BUY ON SEPHORA - $49

BUY ON HAUS LABS - $49

Versed Skin Solution Multi-Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 ($20)

Ideal for light to medium coverage, this skin-caring tint (it’s packed with mineral SPF 40 and hyaluronic acid) offers up a little more coverage than your traditional tinted moisturizer, creating a more even tone that won’t look shiny midday.

BUY ON VERSED - $20

BUY ON TARGET - $20

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Liquid Makeup Foundation ($52)

This full-coverage, no-budge formula is a cult-classic for a reason. It’s oil-, humidity- and sweat-resistant and concealers every last imperfection without looking cakey for a matte yet radiant finish that stays put for up to 24 hours.

BUY ON SEPHORA - $52

BUY ON ULTA - $52

Makeup by Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation ($44)

Delivering up to 12 hours of hydration for a naturally luminous finish, this professional-grade foundation grips onto the skin without caking or drying while subtly blurring imperfections. Those with oily skin types will appreciate its breathable, serum-like texture.

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L'Oréal Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Longwear Foundation ($15)

For a seriously matte finish, look no further than this oil-free lightweight formula. It zaps oil and sweat for a flawless, blurred look that never looks flat and lasts for up to 24 hours.

BUY ON ULTA - $15

BUY ON AMAZON - $15

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation For Natural Glow ($58)

Those with oily skin know there’s a difference between slick skin and glowy skin. This blurring foundation masters the latter with a lightweight, hydrating formula that keeps skin looking radiant, not shiny.

BUY ON SEPHORA - $58

BUY ON PATRICK TA - $58

Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation ($30)

Think of this best-selling foundation as a hybrid between your favorite serum and concealer. It’s lightweight, won’t clog pores and it delivers the right amount of believable coverage—the ultimate everyday wear.

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Polite Society More than a Pretty Face Foundation ($42)

Long-wearing, noncomedogenic and safe for sensitive and acne-prone skin types, this natural-looking foundation won’t settle into lines or pores and is infused with skin-care ingredients like vegan hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to treat skin while you wear it. Plus, it’s available in 30 shades.

BUY ON ULTA - $42

BUY ON POLITE SOCIETY - $42