In this post, we will talk about the best liquid foundations for combination skin.

We choose these products based on how commonly it was used, recommended, and tested by people with combination skin.

This is a liquid foundation + concealer that is made for combination skin and provides 24-hour wear.

Pros:

• It is lightweight, moisturizing, and covers thoroughly without clogging pores.

• The colour stays true, even through sweat and humidity.

• Due to the rich pigment level that enhances this makeup, shades may appear deeper when first applied.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water\Aqua\Eau, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trehalose, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Laureth-7, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethicone Silylate, Xanthan Gum, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Silica, Coconut Acid, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163)] <ILN42761>

This is a liquid foundation suitable for combination skin that is more on the dry/dehydrated side. It provides buildable medium coverage, moisture, and SPF 27 for a natural-looking finish.

Pros:

• It contains hyaluronic acid and mandelic acid to hydrate and exfoliate the skin.

• It is free of parabens, formaldehyde, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.

• It is available in 30 transfer-resistant, blendable shades.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredient does it contain?

Dimethicone, Water, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Propylene
Glycol, Glycerin, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polysilicone-11, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Sorbitol, Mandelic Acid, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica Silylate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium Phosphate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Lactobacillus, Maltodextrin, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol; May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.

This liquid foundation has been highly recommended for combination skin as it delivers all-day buildable medium to full coverage with a natural matte finish.

Pros:

• It lasts for 24 hours without creasing, caking, setting into fine lines or pores, streaking, or poring.

• It is waterproof, sweat, and humidity-resistant.

• It is oil-free and controls oil all day.

• It is dermatologist-tested, non-comedogenic, and non-acnegenic.

• Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfites, synthetic fragrances, drying alcohols, gluten, mineral oil, and animal-derived ingredients.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Tribehenin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methicone, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Alumina, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cellulose Gum, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)] <ILN39010>.

This is a 4 in 1 foundation that can be used as a foundation, concealer, skincare, or long-wear.

Suitable for combination skin that is more on the dry/dehydrated side.

Pros:

• 4 benefits in 1: Foundation, concealer, skincare, and longwear.

• It conceals blemishes, dark spots, and imperfections.

• It won’t settle into fine lines & wrinkles.

• The skincare-infused formula helps to conceal redness and discoloration, blemishes, and skin imperfections.

• It contains lingonberry extract, polysaccharide film, PÜR’s proprietary ceretin complex (an encapsulated blend of lactic acid, retinol, shea butter, and ceramide to improve the look of skin tone and texture and diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles), green tea, ginseng, and vitamin B.

• It is paraben-free, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

What ingredients does it contain?

AQUA, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE, CERAMIDE AP, RETINOL, LACTIC ACID, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER EXTRACT, SODIUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, VACCINIUM VITIS-IDAEA (LINGONBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, COFFEA ARABICA (COFFEE) SEED EXTRACT, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN EXTRACT, LAUROYL LYSINE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, TUBER MELANOSPORUM EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN, TRIETHYL CITRATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, GLUCONOLACTONE, SODIUM BENZOATE, 1, 2-HEXANEDIOL, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-4. MAY CONTAIN [+/-]: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, 77492, 77499).

This is another liquid foundation that should be suitable for combination skin even sensitive skin.

Pros:

• It instantly blurs imperfections, smooths the look of textured skin and pores, and helps conceal blemishes, dark spots, and redness.

• Light Active Micro-Prisms are combined with Polynesian Seawater and Algae Extract to boost skin’s clarity and moisture. Helps to reflect light by addressing the skin’s luminosity at the surface of the skin, and helping to defend against external factors.

• It has photochromic technology that adjusts complexion tone in response to the intensity of light—skin never appears washed out.

• It contains Biomimetic oats, Japanese lilturf, Cacao peptides, and Milk thistle that help to soothe, moisturize, and protect the skin.

• It is formulated without mineral oil, silicone, sulfates, parabens, talc, alcohol, fragrance, phthalates, PEG, and gluten.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

WATER/AQUA/EAU, C9-12 ALKANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, UNDECANE, TRIDECANE, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 POLYRICINOLEATE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIISOSTEARATE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, GLYCERIN, SYNTHETIC WAX, SODIUM CHLORIDE, OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS ROOT EXTRACT, ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACT, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED EXTRACT, TURMERIC ROOT EXTRACT, SILYBUM MARIANUM FRUIT EXTRACT, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM DILAURAMIDOGLUTAMIDE LYSINE, TOCOPHEROL, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYPHENYL PROPAMIDOBENZOIC ACID, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID, SEA WATER/MARIS AQUA/EAU DE MER, TRISODIUM EDTA, BARIUM SULFATE, ALUMINA, CHLORPHENESIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · MICA · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)] ·

This is a soft matte, long-wear liquid foundation that people with combination skin would like.

Pros:

• Lasts long, is shine-free, and gives a soft matte finish.

• Features Climate Adaptive Technology that absorbs oil instantly, reduces shine, and leaves a matte finish.

• It is non-comedogenic, non-drying, and sweat/humidity resistant.

• Instantly smooths and diffuses the look of pores.

• Available in 50 shades.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

AQUA/WATER/EAU, DIMETHICONE, TALC, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, POLYPROPYLENE, ISODODECANE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, NYLON-12, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, METHICONE, BENZOIC ACID, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, SILICA, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-4, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, PAULLINIA CUPANA SEED EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TOCOPHEROL, SORBIC ACID. MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

This liquid foundation provides medium to full undetectable coverage and is perfect to use for combination skin.

Pros:

• Provides medium to full coverage.

• It is hydrating, lasts long, and is non-comedogenic and oil-free.

• It contains coconut water, alpine rose, and hyaluronic acid to soothe and moisturize the skin.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water/Cocos Nucifera Water, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hexylene Glycol, Lecithin, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum/Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Polysilicone-11, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Carbonate, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tribehenin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

A long-lasting liquid foundation with a lightweight, breathable texture for up to 24 hours of wear.

Pros:

• It offers medium-to-full, buildable coverage.

• It’s transfer-resistant, non-comedogenic, and dermatologist-tested.

• It comes in 30 shades.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 6.743250%, Titanium dioxide 3.5910%

Inactive Ingredients: Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-10 dimethicone, Perlite, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Nylon-12, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Diisopropyl sebacate, Disteardimonium hectorite, HDI/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Bis-peg/ppg-14/14 dimethicone, Magnesium sulfate, Aluminum hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Hydrogen dimethicone, Dipentaerythrityl, Tetrahydroxystearate/tetraisostearate, Fragrance, Silica silylate, Acrylonitrile/methyl/Methacrylate/vinylidene chloride, Copolymer, Tocopherol, Hexyl cinnamal, Silica, Isobutane, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Al.

This lightweight foundation mattifies and refines pores and leaves a natural, seamless finish. It is suitable for combination skin and is highly recommended.

Pros:

• This foundation features micro-powders to control shine and blur pores. Minimizes pore and lasts all day long.

• It is dermatologist-tested, non-comedogenic, allergy-tested, and oil-free.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

INGREDIENTS: AQUA / WATER / EAU CYCLOHEXASILOXANE NYLON-12 ISODODECANE ALCOHOL DENAT. CYCLOPENTASILOXANE PEG-10 DIMETHICONE CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE PEG-20 POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE PHENOXYETHANOL MAGNESIUM SULFATE DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER TITANIUM DIOXIDE METHYLPARABEN ACRYLATES COPOLYMER TOCOPHEROL BUTYLPARABEN ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ALUMINA SILICA GLYCERIN [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDE.

This is a water-resistant liquid foundation that creates a natural finish.

Pros:

• It is a water-resistant, long-wearing formula with medium coverage and a radiant look.

• Masks blotchiness, discoloration, unevenness.

• Creates a soft-focus effect and does not oxidize.

• Formulated without gluten, parabens, alcohol, oil, mineral oil, or talc.

• Clinically tested, ophthalmologist-tested, dermatologist-tested, and non-comedogenic.

• Cruelty-free and vegan.

• Available in 5 shade categories (Fair, Light, Medium, Tan, Deep) and 3 undertones (Cool, Warm, Neutral).

• Available in 50 shades.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

WATER/AQUA/EAU, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ISODODECANE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, HEXYL LAURATE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT, ALANINE, ARGININE, GLYCINE, ISOLEUCINE, HISTIDINE, PHENYLALANINE, PROLINE, THREONINE, SERINE, ASPARTIC ACID, VALINE, SODIUM PCA, PANTHENOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ALLANTOIN, SODIUM LACTATE, PCA, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SIMETHICONE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, ZINC STEARATE, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288), ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891).

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• Pat McGrath Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

• Lancome Regenerie Lift Foundation

• Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation and Concealer

• KVD Good Apple Skin-Perfecting Foundation Balm

• Mac Studio Tech Foundation

• Tarte Shape Tape Foundation

• Smashbox Studio Skin 24hr Hydra Foundation

• Revolution Beauty Conceal & Hydrate

• L’Oréal True Match Tinted Serum

For expensive ones, we recommend going with the Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer, Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation​ with Hyaluronic Acid, Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation, or the PUR Love Your Selfie Foundation.

For cheap ones, the Fenty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation, L’Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear Liquid, and Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation are the best.