In this post, we will be talking about the best cream foundations for combination skin that are more on the dry or dehydrated side.

Most of these products are sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and other harmful ingredients.

This is a portable moisturizing stick foundation that is very emollient and can be suitable for combination skin that is more on the dry or dehydrated side. It provides medium-to-full coverage all over or can be used as a spot concealer.

Pros:

• It gives a natural-looking finish.

• It provides instant moisture with the help of shea butter.

• It is free from parabens, phthalates, sulfates, gluten, sulfites, mineral oil, triclosan, and formaldehyde.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Beeswax\Cera Alba\Cire D’Abeille, Ozokerite, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax\Candelilla Cera\Cire De Candelilla, Shea Butter, Talc, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Silica, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Tocopherol, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, [+/- Mica, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)] <ILN40359>

The RCMA Cream Foundation is another foundation that can be suitable for combination skin as it is formulated without perfume, mineral oil, or lanolin.

Pros:

• It is fragrance-free, lanolin-free, petrolatum-free, and mineral oil-free.

• It lasts long.

• There is no caking and separating.

What ingredients does it contain?

Isopropyl Myristate, Castor Seed Oil, Candelilla Wax, Copernicia Cerfera (Carnauba) Wax, Ozokerite, Talc, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, BHT, Propyl Paraben, May Contain(s): Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Blue 1 Lake CI 42090, Iron Oxide (CI 77491, 77492, CI 77499, CI 77489), Mica CI 77019, Red 28 Lake CI 45410. Red 6 CI 15850, Red 7 Lake CI 15850, Yellow 5 CI 19140, Yellow 6 CI 15985, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Alumina, Tin Oxide, Red 30 Lake CI 73360, Red 34 CI 15880, Red 40 CI 16035, Red 21 CI 45380, Manganese Violet, Black 2 CI 77266, Chromium Hydroxide Green CI 77289, Chromium Oxide Green CI 77288, Ferric Ferrocyanide CI 77510, Zinc Oxide CI 77947.

This is a stick cream foundation that provides medium to full coverage and is suitable for combination skin.

Pros:

• The creamy texture blends in with the skin to minimize imperfections and gives a natural finish.

• It provides medium to full coverage.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXAHYDROXYSTEARATE/HEXASTEARATE/HEXAROSINATE, SYNTHETIC WAX, POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE, METHICONE, DIMETHICONE, CARNAUBA WAX, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, ALUMINA, TOCOPHEROL, PROPANEDIOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA, SUCROSE PALMITATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, EVODIA RUTAECARPA FRUIT EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERYL LINOLEATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TIN OXIDE, BHT, [+/- : CI 19140 (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE), CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE), CI.

This foundation glides on as a cream and morphs into a full-coverage, light-diffusing powder foundation with a soft-matte finish.

Pros:

• It is made with lily and bamboo extracts to control oil and shine for up to 16 hours. 

• It is sweatproof and waterproof to keep skin on point.

• It contains antioxidant-rich vitamins A and E and green tea to help protect the skin. 

• It is available in an expanded range of 22 skin-perfecting shades. 

• No parabens or preservatives were used in this product.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Dimethicone, Isopropyl Isostearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Tribehenin, Candelilla Wax, Isostearyl Behenate, Silica, Nylon-12, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Talc, Myristyl Myristate, Polyethylene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sorbitan Trioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Myristyl Laurate, Retinyl Palmitate, Soybean Oil, Myristyl Alcohol, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Safflower Seed Oil, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract.

This cream foundation is lightweight and provides full coverage with the help of a high concentration of super-fine pigments. As the foundation is applied, it spreads into a fine layer and blends into the skin, smoothing skin tone and covering imperfections. Light-scattering ingredients make the makeup and even fine lines disappear, even under harsh lighting.

It is suitable for combination skin that is more on the dry side.

Pros:

• It gives a matte finish.

• It provides excellent coverage without drying the delicate skin beneath.

• It contains no silicones or fragrances and is gentle enough for the most sensitive skin.

• It has a range of colors that cater to both the darkest and lightest skin tones, as well as everything in between.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carnauba Wax, Petrolatum, Lanolin Oil, Beeswax, Ozokerite, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Talc, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethyhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide Black (CI 77499), Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491), Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492), Ultramarines (CI 77007).

This is a lightweight, sweat- and humidity-resistant cream-to-powder foundation that provides medium buildable coverage with a natural matte finish.

What ingredient does it contain?

Water\Aqua\Eau, Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Triethylhexanoin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisiloxane, Trihydroxystearin, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Alumina, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499)]  ILN48051.

Adorn’s Cream Mineral Foundation works on all skin types, especially combination skin that is more on the dry side, and has buildable coverage that feels light.

Pros:

• It provides lightweight full coverage.

• The finish is dewy and will not crack or cake. Instead, it moves with your skin and can help minimize fine lines and wrinkles.

• It is infused with vitamins A, D & E.

• It is anti-inflammatory & calms redness.

• It can be used for sensitive skin.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Corn Starch Modified, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Kaolin (and) Quartz, Candelilla Wax, Carnauba Wax, Shea Butter Fruit, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Glycerin, Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E). May contain (+/-) Mica (CI 77019), Zinc Oxide (CI 77947), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Tin Dioxide (CI 778161).

This is a cream foundation that provides an even complexion + strengthened skin barrier making it suitable for combination to dry, sensitive, or dehydrated skin.

Pros:

• It provides coverage for up to 16 hours of consistent smudge and transfer-resistant color wear.

• This balm moisturizes and strengthens skin barrier repair function while covering a variety of skin conditions like scars, hyperpigmentation, and more.​​

• It glides on evenly with a soft, and smooth finish.

• It is never cakey.

• It provides broad-spectrum SPF 30+ for sun protection.

• It is free from parabens, phthalates, triclosan, and sodium lauryl sulfate.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 3%

Inactive ingredients: Mineral Oil, Talc, Synthetic Beeswax, Isopropyl Palmitate, Kaolin, Barium Sulfate, Magnesium Carbonate, Carnauba Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Allantoin, Lauroyl Lysine.

This is a hydrating cream foundation that provides medium to full coverage. It smoothes and retexturizes the skin with a natural luminous finish.

Pros:

• Ideal for normal to dry skin types.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Cyclopentasiloxane, Aqua/Water/Eau, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Peg-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Silica Dimethicone Silylate, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Mica, Dimethicone, Tapioca Starch, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polysilicone-11, Magnesium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Trihydroxystearin, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylohydroxamic Acid, Betaine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Dimyristate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Potassium Sorbate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Serica/Silk/Soie, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cyclopia Intermedia Leaf Extract. May Contain/Peut Contenir/(+/-): Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides).

This is another cream foundation that should be suitable for combination skin that is more dry, sensitive, or dehydrated.

Pros:

• It gives a luminous, dewy finish and provides medium to full coverage.

• It nourishes, smooths, and blurs imperfections.

• This formula contains beauty oil for hydration that helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Silica boosts coverage of dark spots and redness.

• It also contains organic coconut oil, wild-crafted buriti oil, and the RMS signature adaptogenic herbal blend that nourishes and calms skin.

Cons:

• Does contain coconut oil which can be comedogenic.

What ingredients does it contain?

Jojoba Seed Oil, Castor Seed Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Beeswax, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Coconut Oil, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol (non-GMO), Mauritia Buriti Fruit Oil, Herbs Infused in Jojoba Seed Oil, St. John’s Wort, Horsetail, Marigold, Country Sarsaparilla, Turmeric, Ashwagandha, Licorice, Olive Leaf. May Contain [+/-]: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

All of these products would be suitable for you.

• B:
  • Bobbi Brown Oil Free Foundation
  • Bobbi Brown Extra Repair Foundation
  • Ben Nye Cream Foundations

• C:
  • Cover FX – Total Cover Cream Foundation
  • Cle de Peau Radiant Cream Foundation 
  • Charlotte Tilbury’s Beautiful Skin

• H:
  • Honest Beauty Everything Cream Foundation

• J:
  • Jouer Cosmetics Essential Crème Foundation

• K:
  • KVD’s Good Apple Skin-Perfecting Foundation Balm
  • Kjær Weis Cream Foundation
  • Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer
  • KETT Cream Foundation

• L:
  • Larua Mercier Creme Smooth Foundation
  • Laura Geller Timeless Skin Cream Compact Foundation

• M:
  • MAC Full Coverage Foundation
  • Mango People Cream Foundation
  • Mehorn Celebre HD Cream Foundation
  • MAC Mineralize Cream Foundation
  • Makeup Atelier Paris Gel Foundation
  • MAQPRO Foundation Palette
  • MUD Cream Foundation

• S:
  • Salt New York’s Sneaky Balm Hydrating Skin Tint
  • Suqqu Cream Foundation
  • Silk Naturals Cool HD Cream Foundation

• W:
  • Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick