The Best Foundations for Sensitive Skin

This skin-loving formula from bareMinerals is a great full coverage option for sensitive skin types. It easily buffs into the skin with a kabuki brush and gives you a soft-focus finish. Plus, it’s a long-lasting formulation contains the Mineral Lock™ Long Wear Technology to ensure the perfect colour match.

Want something a little lighter? Take a look at this non-greasy formula which provides a sheer, yet buildable coverage. As it’s free from nasties and fragrance, it’s suitable for delicate complexions. Better yet, it contains a blend of plant-based oils to moisturise parched skin.

We love splurging on makeup essentials that will stand the test of time, especially when it comes to finding the perfect foundation for our sensitive complexions. This luxury option from Bobbi Brown is a great choice as it’s gentle on our skin and contains nourishing shea butter. Not to mention, it has long-lasting coverage with a flawless finish – what’s not to love?

But you don’t always have to break the bank to find a fabulous formula. This purse-friendly, cult-favourite option from The Ordinary is an ideal solution for beauty lovers who want a semi-matte finish. It’s suitable for all skin types and has a diverse array of shades from fair to deep. Plus, it’s free from parabens, alcohol, and gluten.

Milk Makeup are a great ‘clean beauty’ brand to keep your eye on. Not only are their products free from nasties (so kind-to-skin) but they are also entirely cruelty-free and vegan-friendly! This foundation is no exception and helps you achieve a beautiful medium coverage finish. It also contains a winning combo of blue lotus and chamomile which helps soothe and hydrate dry skin.

Another great cruelty-free option for sensitive skin types is this stick foundation from bareMinerals. The non-chemical and water-based formula feels comfortable on the skin. Better yet, it has all the benefits of a tinted moisturiser while also minimising the look of blemishes and imperfections for a natural-looking finish.

The Future Skin Foundation is perfect for beauty lovers who struggle with redness and irritation, thanks to soothing combination of aloe leaf, green tea and chamomile. It helps calm the complexion and blur blemishes, while ensuring radiant results. The gel texture also feels super refreshing and hydrating on the skin, which is always a big plus.

Blemishes can be a pain, especially when paired with sensitivities. However, this non-comedogenic formula won’t block your pores and instead helps you achieve a mattified complexion that looks flawless all day long. It’s also paraben, phthalates and oil free which means it’s gentle on your skin. Better yet, it contains cashmere kaolinite which draws out any impurities without over-drying your skin for a refined and shine-free look.

For sensitive and acne prone skin, we recommend this beauty from bareMinerals. It combines all the skin care benefits and foundation coverage in one handy formula to help refine texture, minimise pores and blur imperfections. We recommend this foundation for those lusting after a pure and clean formula that won't aggravate skin

Sensitivities and dryness combined is a big no go. But this hydrating skin tint is a great way to soothe dryness with its mixture of coconut oil and botanical extracts. Blend across the skin with a beauty sponge for a natural, radiant coverage.

The The Ordinary Serum Foundation is a classic formula everyone knows and loves. It has a serum-based formulation which feels super lightweight on the skin and blends effortlessly for a buildable coverage. It’s also oil-free so we know it’s suitable for even the most sensitive skin types.

This fragrance-free foundation is ideal for sensitive and oily complexions. It provides a non-cakey, matte finish that blurs any imperfections. It’s also non-comedogenic, so won’t clog your pores which is great if your struggle with blemishes. Better yet, they have a diverse range of shades so there’s an option for every skin tone.

Combination skin is a tricky one, but Clinique have a plethora of foundation options for every skin type. This particular foundation helps balance the skin as suggested by the name and helps you achieve a healthier-looking complexion. And of course, it's hypoallergenic, non-acnegenic and dermatologically tested.

Tired, lacklustre and sensitive complexion? No problem, the Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation & Concealer is exactly what you need. Again, it’s dermatologically tested and is free from fragrances which may irritate your skin. It also contains light-reflecting particles which helps perk up your skin and gives you a radiant glow all day long.