14 Foundations For Acne-Prone Skin That Won't Exacerbate Breakouts

The Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 ($31) is a great option for those who deal with dark spots on top of acne. It has moderate coverage with a natural, skin-like finish. Not only does it come in 52 shades, but it's also sweat- and humidity-resistant.

If you're looking for coverage, the Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops ($40) are a must. They're lightweight, noncomedogenic, great for sensitive skin, yet very pigmented. You can use the product on its own or add a few drops to your go-to moisturizer or SPF and create your own tinted moisturizer.

Get that flawless airbrushed look with the Uoma Beauty Say What?! Foundation ($39). It comes in 51 shades that are formulated specifically for your skin tone. It's weightless and long-lasting with buildable coverage and a matte yet hydrating formula.

The Mineral Fusion Liquid Foundation ($30) is a clean formula that works great for sensitive or reactive skin types. It contains green tea, vitamin C, peptides, licorice root, and aloe vera. It has a demimatte finish with buildable coverage.

With a satin finish, the Pacifica Alight Clean Foundation ($16) is noncomedogenic and great for those with dry skin. It comes in 30 oil-free yet hydrating shades.

If you have concerns with oil control, the Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Oil Free Foundation ($7) is a tried-and-true favorite that leaves your skin looking matte with buildable coverage. It's also noncomedogenic.

Let your skin breathe with the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation ($48). It's a lightweight, dewy tinted coverage that is perfect for the daytime. It contains niacinamide, which helps control and prevent breakouts, and squalane and hyaluronic acid to help keep your skin hydrated.

The LYS Beauty Triple Fix Clean Foundation With Hyaluronic Acid ($22) is a hydrating yet lightweight formula that has buildable light-to-medium coverage. It has a natural, skin-like finish and contains skin-loving ingredients such as ashwagandha, turmeric, and hyaluronic acid.

For a full-coverage yet flexible formula that moves with your skin, the Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation ($43) is a beloved choice. It's free of fragrance and great for those who have oily or combination skin types.

If you want to keep it lightweight, you can't go wrong with the BareMinerals Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15 ($32). It's great for all skin types and buildable with a natural, demimatte finish. It's great for the "no-makeup makeup" look.

If you have oily skin, get the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation ($36). It has a soft-matte finish with a lightweight feel, so your skin will look flawless all day long. It's even sweat- and humidity-resistant.

The Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 20 ($47) is a great option for oily skin types. It is lightweight and has light yet buildable coverage for that your-skin-but-better look. It contains oil-absorbing powders to keep your skin shine-free all day and licorice-root extract to help soothe and nourish skin.

Containing hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, vitamin E and B5, and gentle exfoliators, the It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare ($40) will improve your skin while you wear it. It's a great choice for those who need a boost of hydration in their skin. It has a radiant finish with medium coverage.

If you want medium to full coverage but a lightweight feel, go for this e.l.f. Camo CC Cream ($14). It comes in 20 shades.