Most Comfortable...Makeup
Have you ever experienced uncomfortable makeup? Makeup that looks and feels cakey, doesn't allow your skin to breathe, itches and is all around...uncomfortable. If you have answered yes to any of those things you will be happy to know that you are not the only one. In my own personal makeup quest, I have come across many brands of makeup that just did not mesh well with me, my skin type and my active lifestyle. After countless trials (and errors) I have found that Bare Escentuals works the best for me for full coverage without feeling heavy.
Comfortable makeup is essential to looking and feel natural, but don't just take my word for it! I asked some of our readers what their most comfortable makeup is. From a $45 tinted moisturizer to a foundation under $10, here is our list of the most comfortable makeup. If you don't see your favorite brand on our list leave a comment below or tell us on Facebook! And, as always, be sure to share these beauty recommendations with your friends and frenemies alike, everyone deserves to be comfortable in their makeup!
MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation
$26.50
"I have been a fan of MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation for years, it provides great coverage but goes on light and has a barely there feel. I have tried numerous liquid foundations and they just feel heavy and greasy, whereas some traditional powders are just too drying and can get cakey. MAC Studio Fix is the best of both worlds!"
-Jen, 24, California
Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Original SPF 15 Foundation
$26
"bareMinerals is my favorite makeup because it is like not wearing any makeup at all. It goes on smooth, feels light, silky, and is great for sensitive skin. This makeup is made with soothing plant extracts and acts like a skin care product producing a healthy, natural look."
-Caryl, 47, Virginia
Clarins Skin Illusion Foundation
$35
"This makeup foundation is as comfortable as my own skin. Clarins Silk Illusion protects and hydrates my skin and the medium coverage makeup is easy to apply. It is oil free and protects against free radicals, pollution and UV rays with its SPF 10. My face has the illusion of being flawless."
-Jenny, 38, Illinois
Laura Mercier Moisture Supreme Foundation
$42
"If you are looking for comfortable foundation, Laura Mercier Moisture Supreme Foundation is for you. This foundation helps softens lines for a lightweight natural look. The coverage is medium to full coverage and works great for normal and sensitive skin types. The moisturizing shade helps keep in your skins moisture for healthy, young looking skin."
-Jamie Clayton, 26, Colorado
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
$45
"I absolutely adore my Armani Beauty Foundation in natural beige! The light non-greasy feel on my face allows my skin to breathe while providing optimal coverage of my blemishes. My fair complexion is beautifully protected by its trustworthy SPF property. I would recommend Armani Beauty to anyone!"
-Melanie W, 26, Ohio
Sue Devitt Triple C-Weed Whipped Foundation
$40
"The most comfortable makeup is Sue Devitt Triple C-Weed Whipped Foundation. It goes on light and smooth, but gives maximum coverage. My face feels cool and refreshed even on a hot day, plus it has anti-aging ingredients."
-Donna Peterson, 38, New York
Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive Comfort Pressed Powder
$50
"I am so glad to have found Re-Nutriv Comfort Pressed Powder makeup. This makeup is so comfortable I barely know it is there. It goes on light as air, covering my flaws to a smooth finish. At 41, my skin appreciates the moisture this makeup provides."
-Atlanta, 41, Tennessee
Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Foundation Spf 20
$30
"My most comfortable make-up is Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Foundation SPF 20. Dermablend provides medium coverage and a COMPLETELY matte finish to my face. Dermablend is competitively priced and covers my blotchiness and hyperpigmentation. After 10 hours, my face still looks and feels flawless."
-Larissa, 39, California
Lancôme's Dual Finish Powder
$35.50
"I like the polished look of foundation, but I don't like feeling heavy feeling it leaves me with. Lancôme's Dual Finish Powder is the perfect solution. It applies like a pressed powder, but gives the look of a foundation and powder in one application. The lightweight coverage lasts comfortably and flawlessly from morning to night."
-Lisa, 36, Washington State
philosophy The Present Clear Makeup
$25
"My most comfortable makeup is Philosophy's The Present Clear Makeup. It goes on truly clear but perfects your skin, giving you a healthy, natural look to wear alone or under your favorite foundation. It's free of Sulfates, fake fragrances and synthetic dyes."
-Tara
Loreal True Match Foundation
$12.99
"Loreal True Match Foundation is my most comfortable makeup because it feels so light on my skin, yet provides good, consistent coverage. As a redhead with fair and sensitive skin, that's also acne prone, this foundation doesn't irritate my skin or cause breakouts. It also goes on smoothy and stays put for hours without fading, and matches my skin tone very well."
-Rachelle, 43, Oregon
Clinique Even Better Makeup SPF15
$24.50
"My favorite makeup is Clinique's Even Better Makeup SPF 15. I love that this makeup evens out skin tone and reduces dark spots as you wear it. The oil-free liquid formula feels light and it's comfortable to wear. It provides plenty of coverage to conceal blemishes while still looking natural."
-Alicia, 27, California
Cover Girl Natureluxe Silk Foundation
$9.74
"Most makeup gets all cakey and gross on my skin after a while, even with moisturizer and primer. I recently tried Cover Girl's NatureLuxe foundation. It applies smoothly, doesn't feel like a mask on my face and doesn't disintegrate in a couple of hours. This is my new go-to foundation."
-Christina Gonzalez, 30, New York City
Revlon PhotoReady Makeup
$11.99
"I finally found the best foundation of all time, REVLON PhotoReady compact makeup. This light and airy foundation goes on so smooth and leaves my face looking like it's been airbrushed! Department store look with drug store price. Katherine/42 Dallas, TX
My most comfortable makeup is CoverGirl TruBlend Microminerals and Covergirl Cheekers Blush. Both go on smoothly and evenly. It takes minutes to put them on and the look stays with me all day. And, these products are inexpensive."
-Toni, over 60, Ohio
Lancôme 'Bienfait Multi-Vital' SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer
$45
"My most comfortable make-up is my Lancome 'Bienfait Multi-Vital' SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer. It goes on light and creamy, never feeling greasy. The moisturizer protects your skin with an SPF of 30 and adds a healthy, natural glow with just a hint of tint."
-Diane Petty, 46, California
Lorac Cream Coverup
$19
"Lorac's Cream Coverup is the most comfortable makeup product that I have tried yet. As a makeup addict, I have spent years testing out creams, powders, liquids and more. Lorac's coverup is soft, silky, and goes on smoothly over the sensitive and delicate under eye skin. Its barely there texture feels great around my eyes, but still covers completely."
-Erica, 36
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
$36
"Before I met Smashbox's Photo Finish primer, I didn't understand the importance of such a product. My mind was changed the instant I tried it, though. Even a tiny amount of the primer creates a smooth and silky finish that minimizes my pores and makes my foundation look flawless."
-Wendy, 25, Arizona
Urban Decay Surreal Skin Mineral Makeup Loose Powder Foundation
$30
"The most comfortable makeup is the Urban Decay Surreal Skin Mineral Makeup Loose Powder Foundation, which retails for $30. This foundation applies easily and feels like I'm not wearing makeup at all. It provides excellent coverage, does not clog my pores and gives me a semi-matte finish, perfect for my oily skin."
-Susan, 34, Nevada
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Comfortable makeup is essential to looking and feel natural, but don't just take my word for it! I asked some of our readers what their most comfortable makeup is. From a $45 tinted moisturizer to a foundation under $10, here is our list of the most comfortable makeup. If you don't see your favorite brand on our list leave a comment below or tell us on Facebook! And, as always, be sure to share these beauty recommendations with your friends and frenemies alike, everyone deserves to be comfortable in their makeup!
MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation$26.50
"I have been a fan of MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation for years, it provides great coverage but goes on light and has a barely there feel. I have tried numerous liquid foundations and they just feel heavy and greasy, whereas some traditional powders are just too drying and can get cakey. MAC Studio Fix is the best of both worlds!"
-Jen, 24, California
Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Original SPF 15 Foundation $26
"bareMinerals is my favorite makeup because it is like not wearing any makeup at all. It goes on smooth, feels light, silky, and is great for sensitive skin. This makeup is made with soothing plant extracts and acts like a skin care product producing a healthy, natural look."
-Caryl, 47, Virginia
Clarins Skin Illusion Foundation$35
"This makeup foundation is as comfortable as my own skin. Clarins Silk Illusion protects and hydrates my skin and the medium coverage makeup is easy to apply. It is oil free and protects against free radicals, pollution and UV rays with its SPF 10. My face has the illusion of being flawless."
-Jenny, 38, Illinois
Laura Mercier Moisture Supreme Foundation$42
"If you are looking for comfortable foundation, Laura Mercier Moisture Supreme Foundation is for you. This foundation helps softens lines for a lightweight natural look. The coverage is medium to full coverage and works great for normal and sensitive skin types. The moisturizing shade helps keep in your skins moisture for healthy, young looking skin."
-Jamie Clayton, 26, Colorado
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation $45
"I absolutely adore my Armani Beauty Foundation in natural beige! The light non-greasy feel on my face allows my skin to breathe while providing optimal coverage of my blemishes. My fair complexion is beautifully protected by its trustworthy SPF property. I would recommend Armani Beauty to anyone!"
-Melanie W, 26, Ohio
Sue Devitt Triple C-Weed Whipped Foundation$40
"The most comfortable makeup is Sue Devitt Triple C-Weed Whipped Foundation. It goes on light and smooth, but gives maximum coverage. My face feels cool and refreshed even on a hot day, plus it has anti-aging ingredients."
-Donna Peterson, 38, New York
Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive Comfort Pressed Powder $50
"I am so glad to have found Re-Nutriv Comfort Pressed Powder makeup. This makeup is so comfortable I barely know it is there. It goes on light as air, covering my flaws to a smooth finish. At 41, my skin appreciates the moisture this makeup provides."
-Atlanta, 41, Tennessee
Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Foundation Spf 20 $30
"My most comfortable make-up is Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Foundation SPF 20. Dermablend provides medium coverage and a COMPLETELY matte finish to my face. Dermablend is competitively priced and covers my blotchiness and hyperpigmentation. After 10 hours, my face still looks and feels flawless."
-Larissa, 39, California
Lancôme's Dual Finish Powder$35.50
"I like the polished look of foundation, but I don't like feeling heavy feeling it leaves me with. Lancôme's Dual Finish Powder is the perfect solution. It applies like a pressed powder, but gives the look of a foundation and powder in one application. The lightweight coverage lasts comfortably and flawlessly from morning to night."
-Lisa, 36, Washington State
philosophy The Present Clear Makeup$25
"My most comfortable makeup is Philosophy's The Present Clear Makeup. It goes on truly clear but perfects your skin, giving you a healthy, natural look to wear alone or under your favorite foundation. It's free of Sulfates, fake fragrances and synthetic dyes."
-Tara
Loreal True Match Foundation$12.99
"Loreal True Match Foundation is my most comfortable makeup because it feels so light on my skin, yet provides good, consistent coverage. As a redhead with fair and sensitive skin, that's also acne prone, this foundation doesn't irritate my skin or cause breakouts. It also goes on smoothy and stays put for hours without fading, and matches my skin tone very well."
-Rachelle, 43, Oregon
Clinique Even Better Makeup SPF15$24.50
"My favorite makeup is Clinique's Even Better Makeup SPF 15. I love that this makeup evens out skin tone and reduces dark spots as you wear it. The oil-free liquid formula feels light and it's comfortable to wear. It provides plenty of coverage to conceal blemishes while still looking natural."
-Alicia, 27, California
Cover Girl Natureluxe Silk Foundation$9.74
"Most makeup gets all cakey and gross on my skin after a while, even with moisturizer and primer. I recently tried Cover Girl's NatureLuxe foundation. It applies smoothly, doesn't feel like a mask on my face and doesn't disintegrate in a couple of hours. This is my new go-to foundation."
-Christina Gonzalez, 30, New York City
Revlon PhotoReady Makeup$11.99
"I finally found the best foundation of all time, REVLON PhotoReady compact makeup. This light and airy foundation goes on so smooth and leaves my face looking like it's been airbrushed! Department store look with drug store price. Katherine/42 Dallas, TX
My most comfortable makeup is CoverGirl TruBlend Microminerals and Covergirl Cheekers Blush. Both go on smoothly and evenly. It takes minutes to put them on and the look stays with me all day. And, these products are inexpensive."
-Toni, over 60, Ohio
Lancôme 'Bienfait Multi-Vital' SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer$45
"My most comfortable make-up is my Lancome 'Bienfait Multi-Vital' SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer. It goes on light and creamy, never feeling greasy. The moisturizer protects your skin with an SPF of 30 and adds a healthy, natural glow with just a hint of tint."
-Diane Petty, 46, California
Lorac Cream Coverup$19
"Lorac's Cream Coverup is the most comfortable makeup product that I have tried yet. As a makeup addict, I have spent years testing out creams, powders, liquids and more. Lorac's coverup is soft, silky, and goes on smoothly over the sensitive and delicate under eye skin. Its barely there texture feels great around my eyes, but still covers completely."
-Erica, 36
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer$36
"Before I met Smashbox's Photo Finish primer, I didn't understand the importance of such a product. My mind was changed the instant I tried it, though. Even a tiny amount of the primer creates a smooth and silky finish that minimizes my pores and makes my foundation look flawless."
-Wendy, 25, Arizona
Urban Decay Surreal Skin Mineral Makeup Loose Powder Foundation$30
"The most comfortable makeup is the Urban Decay Surreal Skin Mineral Makeup Loose Powder Foundation, which retails for $30. This foundation applies easily and feels like I'm not wearing makeup at all. It provides excellent coverage, does not clog my pores and gives me a semi-matte finish, perfect for my oily skin."
-Susan, 34, Nevada
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