Style Beauty The Best Lightweight Foundations for Flawless Summer Coverage By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on October 31, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Courtesy of Brands These six light-as-air formulas are packed with skin-nourishing benefits, while still managing to give your complexion a natural, radiant finish. We gathered the best lightweight foundations from a few of our favorite brands including Neutrogena, Lancôme, L'Oréal Paris, Covergirl, Maybelline, and Milani. 01 of 06 Covergirl Clean Fresh Skin Milk Robbie Caponetto Time to embrace summertime humidity with a dewy glow. Aloe and coconut milk are hydrating ingredients that work for all skin types. Buy It: $10; target.com 02 of 06 Maybelline New York Dream Radiant Liquid Hydrating Foundation Robbie Caponetto Each of the 20 shades is madefor dry skin. Collagen and hyaluronic acid smooth and moisturize while the medium-coverage finish provides 12 hours of wear. Buy It: $13; https://www.target.com/p/milani-screen-queen-foundation-toasted-chai-1-fl-oz/-/A-77644734walgreens.com 03 of 06 Milani Screen Queen Foundation Robbie Caponetto Digital damage has met its match with a blue-light-filtering, buildable-coverage formula that's a whopping 45 shades strong. Buy It: $12; target.com 04 of 06 Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Courtesy of Lancôme A blend of botanicals paired with antioxidant armor (vitamin E and caffeine) and luminosity-boosting micro-pearls is designed to reflect light and blur imperfections. Buy It: $50; nordstrom.com 05 of 06 Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint Courtesy of Neutrogena Dream come true: a foundation that leaves skin looking good even when you aren't wearing it. This oil-free pick (which comes in 10 shades) plumps and increases elasticity to help minimize the appearance of wrinkles, all while perfecting your complexion. Buy It: $19; cvs.com 06 of 06 L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation Courtesy of L’Oréal This toning, luminous-finish formula was created with mature skin in mind. It's bolstered with vitamin B3 (niacinamide) to help lock in moisture, and it defends against damage with SPF 50. Buy It: $12; target.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit