Best Foundations For Oily, Breakout-prone Skin

Best for: Full coverage 

New and improved for 2022, Huda's #FauxFilter Foundation lends the same full coverage and long-lasting finish you know and love, but with 24-hour flexible wear, a luminous matte effect and fragrance-free formula. The Insta filter IRL effect blurs the look of pores and conceals anything you may wish to conceal - from angry breakouts to uneven skin tone. With its genius matte-luminous finish, it cuts excess shine without dimming your natural glow. And, thanks to its long-wearing, non-drying, non-comedogenic formula, this one won’t clog your pores and feels practically weightless – it won’t smudge or transfer either, whatever the day throws at you. Basically, this base is the business.

The hype: “Huda Beauty is giving a massive upgrade to one of its best-selling products, the #FauxFilter Foundation. With a more satin-like finish and no fragrances, #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Foundation is the perfect response to years of customer feedback." - Allure

Best for: Dull skin 

Ready to reach luminous heights of glowy skin without the worry of midday greasiness? With a buildable sheer formula, this liquid foundation mattifies shine to reveal healthy radiance only. Bursting with Hyaluronic Acid, skin is not only mega hydrated and plumped-up but, with this level of sun protection, it’ll ward off signs of ageing too. Glide across your skin each morning with your fingertips or a foundation brush for a flawlessly dewy complexion.

The hype: “This is a game changer and my new holy grail. My skin type is normal with an oil prone t-zone and this dries to a perfect satin finish and stays in place all day. Will be repurchasing for sure!” - Customer review

Best for: Banishing fine lines

After that natural matte finish? The perfect balance between full coverage shine-control and showing off your natural radiance is here and with 44 shades to choose from there’s a match for every skin tone. As *the* skin-loving makeup brand, this foundation will live up to your expectations - not only does it disguise pores and imperfections, but lending a boost of hydration it improves skin elasticity for firmer-looking skin and reduced wrinkles. Refreshing and cooling on skin, it’s a treat for your complexion every AM. 

The hype: “Matte foundations are normally notoriously thick and cakey - not this, though. CT wasn't lying when she said this is weightless, it feels so far from a full-coverage formula, we had to do a double take just to make sure.” - Cosmopolitan

Best for: Sensitive skin 

Packed full of shine absorbers, those trouble areas don’t stand a chance with this foundation - we’re looking at you oily-prone t-zones. Like a trusty gym towel for your face, this whips away grease and resists against sweat and humidity. True to Clinique, it’s dedicated to maximum results without irritation, so it’s sensitive skin friendly. Smooth the gel like cream over your complexion and bask in a full coverage foundation that’s so comfortable it feels like you’re wearing nothing at all. 

The hype: “I absolutely love this foundation. Gives all day coverage in a light but full way. Feels amazing with the Clinique primer too. Has massively improved my skin” - Susie, customer review