Post last updated: 14/02/2023
People with combination skin will typically find that different areas of their face behave differently and require different care. Whilst there is a wide range of skincare for combination skin available, it can be tricky to find the right foundation for your multi-faceted complexion.
How to Tell if You have Combination Skin
If you have combination skin, it’s quite often the case that your T-zone tends to be oilier with larger pores and prone to breakouts, whilst other areas of your face can be much drier or duller.
What Foundation Finish is Best for Combination Skin
When it comes to combination skin, it’s all about striking the right balance and not choosing a foundation that is too matte, or too dewy. Opt for a foundation that sits somewhere between the two with medium to full coverage.
Our Picks of the Best Foundations for Combination Skin
We’ve pulled together our top four foundations that are particularly suited to combination skin from leading makeup brands such as MAC, Revlon and more.
- Revlon ColorStay Make-Up Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin
- Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Le Teint Foundation
- Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
- MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation
- Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting SPF30 Foundation
- Chantecaille Future Skin Oil-Free Foundation
- L'Oréal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation with SPF and Hyaluronic Acid
- IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF50
- Clinique Even Better Makeup SPF15
What Is Combination Skin?
We deep dive into what having combination skin means, as well as how to effectively care for your combination skin to achieve a glowing complexion.
Revlon ColorStay Make-Up Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin
Achieve a flawless base with a foundation that works harmoniously with your combination skin type. The Revlon ColorStay Make-Up Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin is a specially formulated oil-free liquid foundation that offers medium coverage with a comfortable matte finish that isn’t drying on the skin.
- Why we love it: This smart foundation contains Salicylic Acid and SPF15 for protection against environmental factors.
- Read what our customers have to say here
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Le Teint Foundation
For a natural-looking base, choose the Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Le Teint Foundation. Providing up to 24 hours of coverage, your combination skin will look radiant, without shine thanks to a lightweight, hydrating formulation. The buildable formula contains SPF22 for everyday protection from the damaging effects of UVA and UVB rays.
- Why we love it: Gives your skin a natural-looking finish with the added benefit of sun protection.
- Read what our customers have to say here
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Blur the look of imperfections and highlight your best bits with the Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. For a buildable, medium coverage this smart foundation is infused with Micro–fil™ Technology, utilising light-reflecting particles that work to beautifully sculpt and brighten the skin.
- Why we love it: The weightless consistency sits undetectably on the face and will never look or feel cakey.
- Read what our customers have to say here
MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation
The MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation is a long-wearing foundation that offers 24 hours of coverage. Complete with MAC’s innovative oil-control component this medium to full coverage foundation reduces the appearance of sweat and excess shine, maintaining a photo-ready finish.
- Why we love it: It's a great all rounder if you want to achieve a natural, dewy look or a party-ready poreless base.
- Read what our customers have to say here
Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting SPF30 Foundation
Press refresh on your foundation with Shiseido Synchro Skin Foundation, a full-to-medium coverage foundation with a lightweight, airy feel. A blend of humectants, plus radiant microcrystals and optical filters, illuminate and hydrate the skin for an ultra-flattering finish.
- Why we love it: Gives skin a lit-from-within glow while maintaining lightweight, natural-looking coverage.
- Read what our customers have to say here
Chantecaille Future Skin Oil-Free Foundation
Looking for luxe? Chantecaille Future Skin Oil-Free Foundation is perfect for combination skin, thanks to its ultra-lightweight texture and water-based formula. Aloe leaf and camellia extract hydrate skin, while light-reflecting pigments lend a luminous, custom-skin finish.
L'Oréal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation with SPF and Hyaluronic Acid
Acing your base with natural, buildable coverage, L'Oréal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation could be the one you need. The foundation lays down a smooth, even canvas, enriched with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to help hydrate those dryer areas. Skin-perfecting pigments promote a flawless, long-wear finish – a win-win, in our book!
- Why we love it: This anti-pollution foundation gives a luminous, uniform finish that lasts for longer – and is available in a broad range of shades!
- Read what our customers have to say here
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF50
Combining a full-coverage foundation and concealer all-in-one, IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream promotes a smooth, airbrushed complexion. Hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides and hydrolysed collagen join the antioxidant-packed formula, working to minimise the look of fine lines and imperfections for a unified tone and texture.
- Why we love it: Disguises uneven tone and enlarged pores with a fresh, full-coverage finish, plus added SPF50 protection.
- Read what our customers have to say here
Clinique Even Better Makeup SPF15
A glass slipper fit for combination skin types, this Clinique foundation exceeds all your complexion needs. The moderate-coverage mineral foundation delivers up to 24-hour wear, equipped with an oil-free formula with stay-true pigments to help create a balanced, natural-looking canvas.
- Why we love it: A sweat and humidity-resistant foundation that gives uniform coverage with a true-to-skin finish, with added SPF15.
- Read what our customers have to say here
Combination skin doesn’t need to be tricky to manage, by using products that are specifically targeted towards working with (and not against) the different areas of your skin, you’ll be well on your way towards fabulously flawless skin.
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