Best Lightweight Matte Foundations Updated May 2025
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Best Lightweight Matte Foundations
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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Best Overall

9.8

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9.8

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte (Neutral Medium) - Hydrating Full Coverage Foundation With SPF 40, Shine-Reducing Color-Co...
Coverage
Matte finish
Foundation quality
Longevity
Best Overall

9.8

1
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte (Neutral Medium) - Hydrating Full Coverage Foundation With SPF 40, Shine-Reducing Color-Co...
Coverage
Matte finish
Foundation quality
Longevity

9.7

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9.7

Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Skin Tint, Radiant Light-to-Medium Coverage Foundation, Makeup Infused With Vitamin C, 112, 1 ...
Skin tint
Coverage
Lightweight
Longevity
Foundation quality
Skin care
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9.7

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Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Skin Tint, Radiant Light-to-Medium Coverage Foundation, Makeup Infused With Vitamin C, 112, 1 ...
Skin tint
Coverage
Lightweight
Longevity
Foundation quality
Skin care
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Popular

9.6

3

9.6

LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Award-Winning Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Powder Foundation - Light - Buildable Light to Me...
Natural looking
Functionality
Ease of application
Lightweight
Feel
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Popular

9.6

3
LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Award-Winning Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Powder Foundation - Light - Buildable Light to Me...
Natural looking
Functionality
Ease of application
Lightweight
Feel
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Best Value

9.5

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9.5

Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse - 200 Soft Beige - Foundation, Lightweight, Shine Control, Oil-Free, 1oz
Coverage
Value for money
Lightweight
Quality
Longevity
Application ease
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Best Value

9.5

4
Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse - 200 Soft Beige - Foundation, Lightweight, Shine Control, Oil-Free, 1oz
Coverage
Value for money
Lightweight
Quality
Longevity
Application ease
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9.4

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9.4

e.l.f. Flawless Finish Foundation, Improves Uneven Skin Tone, Lightweight, Medium Coverage & Semi-Matte, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, ...
Coverage
Color match
Value for money
Effectiveness
Foundation quality
Lightweight

9.4

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e.l.f. Flawless Finish Foundation, Improves Uneven Skin Tone, Lightweight, Medium Coverage & Semi-Matte, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, ...
Coverage
Color match
Value for money
Effectiveness
Foundation quality
Lightweight

9.3

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9.3

L'Oreal Paris K1828700 Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Longwear Foundation Makeup, 102 Shell Beige, 1 Fl; Oz.
Coverage
Longevity
Foundation quality
Matte finish
Value for money
Lightweight
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9.3

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L'Oreal Paris K1828700 Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Longwear Foundation Makeup, 102 Shell Beige, 1 Fl; Oz.
Coverage
Longevity
Foundation quality
Matte finish
Value for money
Lightweight
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9.2

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9.2

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Bare With Me Blur Skin Tint Foundation Make Up with Matcha, Glycerin & Niacinamide - Light Ivory
Coverage
Foundation quality
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9.2

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NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Bare With Me Blur Skin Tint Foundation Make Up with Matcha, Glycerin & Niacinamide - Light Ivory
Coverage
Foundation quality
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9.1

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9.1

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Oil-Free Foundation Makeup, Classic Ivory, 1 Count (Packaging May Vary)
Color match
Coverage
Product quality
Value for money
Foundation quality
Skin type
Save 22% + 15% Coupon
Save 22% + 15% Coupon

9.1

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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Oil-Free Foundation Makeup, Classic Ivory, 1 Count (Packaging May Vary)
Color match
Coverage
Product quality
Value for money
Foundation quality
Skin type
Save 22% + 15% Coupon

9.0

9

9.0

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation, Lightweight and Buildable Full Coverage Foundation Makeup For Up To 30HR Wear, 220...
Color match
Coverage
Longevity
Foundation quality
Lightweight
Matte finish
Save 20% + 15% Coupon
Save 20% + 15% Coupon

9.0

9
Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation, Lightweight and Buildable Full Coverage Foundation Makeup For Up To 30HR Wear, 220...
Color match
Coverage
Longevity
Foundation quality
Lightweight
Matte finish
Save 20% + 15% Coupon

Our Top Choice

Best Overall

9.8

1

9.8

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte (Neutral Medium) - Hydrating Full Coverage Foundation With SPF 40, Shine-Reducing Color-Co...
Coverage
Matte finish
Foundation quality
Longevity
Best Overall

9.8

1
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte (Neutral Medium) - Hydrating Full Coverage Foundation With SPF 40, Shine-Reducing Color-Co...
Coverage
Matte finish
Foundation quality
Longevity
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