The 9 Best Foundations for Combination Skin of 2024
When picking foundations, those with oily, normal, and dry skin have it fairly easy—certain formulas target those skin types. But if you have combination skin? That's a different story.
“Combination skin can be more challenging when it comes to foundation, as different sections of your face have different needs,” says celebrity makeup artist Dani Kimiko Vincent, founder of KIMIKO. “But with so many incredible foundation formulas and a vast range of shade options available these days, you should be able to find the foundation that’s perfect for you.”
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite foundations for combination skin, and we’ve even gathered professional tips for application to ensure all-day coverage. Moreover, our beauty team editors also chimed in with their own experiences with specific products.
Gucci Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation at Nordstrom
$69
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The addition of hyaluronic acid adds welcome moisture to your skin.
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It's not a full-coverage foundation.
“When it comes to foundation for combo skin, you want something that’s hydrating but lightweight,” says Wade Review fashion and beauty editor Hana Hong, who recommends this foundation for combination skin. “With a formula that’s inspired by a sheet mask, the featherlight texture sinks in instantly, feels like nothing on, and gives skin an I-woke-up-like-this glow.”
The formula includes hyaluronic acid, and it actually plumps and smooths skin over time, making this a skincare product, too. It creates a natural-looking blurring coverage—but it’s non-comedogenic (it won’t clog your pores)—and it makes your skin look radiant. “Whether you’re oily, dry, or somewhere in between (me!), it’ll be your new favorite foundation,” adds Wade Review beauty director Heather Muir.
Coverage: Medium | Finish: Natural and radiant | SPF: None | Size: 1 oz
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It's all about that moisture with the hyaluronic acid.
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The shade range is a bit limited.
Consider this tinted serum foundation for a more budget-friendly version of our top pick. Like the Makeup Forever foundation, this formula includes hyaluronic acid for moisturizing, and it ultimately has a very lightweight finish. That said, because it's a serum formula, the coverage is fairly sheer, though it is buildable to a point. So if you're looking for a radiant but natural finish, this foundation gets the job done. Plus, it can smooth your skin over time. Something to consider is the shade range: There are only 14 shades, but because this is a sheer product, each shade works with multiple skin tones.
Coverage: Sheer | Finish: Matte | SPF: None | Size: 1 oz
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