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The Best Foundation for Oily Skin -- Dior, Tarte, Neutrogena, Fenty Beauty and More

By Megan McIntyre
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No matter your skin type, finding the right foundation can be a struggle. And when your skin naturally produces excess oil, this is especially true -- many formulas can be too heavy or greasy, clog your pores or cause breakouts. Too often you wind up with foundation that smears, looks shiny and creases around your mouth and eyes. But that doesn’t mean you are doomed to a foundation-free life. Alas, ET has broken down some of our picks for the best foundations for oily skin.

But that doesn’t mean you are doomed to a foundation-free life. Many of today’s products have been created not just to be compatible with oily skin, but to also address common issues that makeup wearers with excess oil constantly deal with. 

Whether you want full coverage or a natural finish, whether you are looking to hide blemishes or even out skin tone, we’ve rounded up the best foundations for oily skin. And, yes, they’re all available online -- so you don’t have to leave the house sans foundation, after all. 

Shop ET Style's picks of the best foundation for oily skin, below. 

Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15
Tarte
Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation
Tarte
Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15
Tarte
Infused with mattifying Amazonian clay, this full-coverage foundation also features skin-softening mineral pigments, soothing vitamin E and SPF 15 protection. And it comes in 40 shades.
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Fenty Beauty
Fenty Beauty Longwear Foundation
Sephora
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Fenty Beauty
Not only does Rihanna’s foundation line have a shade for literally everyone, it also boasts a shine-free finish and pore-minimizing, imperfection-blurring formula. Plus, it has high-tech climate-adaptive technology, meaning it’s resistant to sweat and humidity -- so no more sliding, creasing foundation.
SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Skinclearing Makeup
Amazon
SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup
Neutrogena
If blemishes are your main concern, this foundation will be your skin’s new BFF. It’s infused with salicylic acid, one of the most potent acne treatments around -- meaning this foundation actually helps prevent and treat breakouts while you wear it.
REGULARLY $14
#FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation
Huda Beauty
Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation
Sephora
#FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation
Huda Beauty
The Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation is on sale for $24 and has 30 different skin tone options.
REGULARLY $44
Diorskin Forever Undercover 24-Hour Full Coverage Liquid Foundation
Dior
Dior Forever Undercover Foundation
Nordstrom
Diorskin Forever Undercover 24-Hour Full Coverage Liquid Foundation
Dior
While you may not necessarily need your foundation to last 24 hours, it’s nice to know it’s an option. This water-based fluid foundation contains a high concentration of pigments, giving it a full-coverage effect that virtually erases the appearance of blemishes, under-eye circles and dark spots -- all without caking or suffocating skin.
Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15
BareMinerals
BareMinerals Loose Powder Foundation
Bare Minerals
Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15
BareMinerals
Powder foundations were practically made for oily skin types, and BareMinerals wrote the book on them. The brand's Original Loose Powder Foundation is a safe, clean option for those with problem skin, as it’s free of potentially irritating and pore-clogging ingredients like parabens, gluten, talc and synthetic fragrances. When buffed on the skin, it transforms into a blendable cream that gives the coverage of a liquid foundation with the lightweight feel of a powder.
Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation SPF 30
Shiseido
Shiseido Synchro Foundation
Sephora
Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation SPF 30
Shiseido
This futuristic foundation is a high-tech marvel of makeup science. It uses two smart technologies that life-proof it from sweat, humidity, oil and even facial movement. 
Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation
Urban Decay
Urban Decay Stay Naked Foundation
Sephora
Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation
Urban Decay
Urban Decay’s newest foundation is waterproof, longwear, breathable and flexible on the skin. Plus, it comes in 50 shades with nine intensities, three master tones and seven undertones. It’s your skin, but so much better. 
The Healthy Foundation SPF 20
Physicians Formula
Physicians Formula The Healthy Foundation SPF 20
Amazon
The Healthy Foundation SPF 20
Physicians Formula
Don’t smother your skin in heavy foundation! Use this breathable fluid makeup instead. Infused with skin-pampering ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamins A, C and E, it gives skin a satin finish that’s buildable and treats dullness and dehydration. Oh, and it has built-in SPF protection.
REGULARLY $12.95

Each product has been selected, and each product’s style has been reviewed, by our editorial team; however, we may receive affiliate commissions from some links to products on this page. Prices listed are subject to change by the retailer.

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