Popsugar Beauty Makeup Lightweight Foundations for Summer 11 Foundations That Are So Lightweight, You'll Forget You're Wearing One 22 May 2019 by Jesa Marie Calaor Image Source: Courtesy of Brand As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. For some, Summer is all about nixing the foundation and going fresh-faced. However, if you don't want to let go of your base makeup but can't stand the feeling of it melting down your cheeks, don't worry: you have options. Lightweight foundations that give you exactly the coverage that you want — whether it be sheer or full — exist. Even better is the fact that some even re-introduce moisture into skin, protect it from the sun's harmful rays with SPF, and feel completely weightless. Ahead, see our picks for the most comfortable-wearing, barely there foundations for Summer. Benefit Cosmetics Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation Image Source: Benefit Cosmetics The Benefit Cosmetics Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation ($29) dries down to an airbrushed finish that feels so much like skin, you'll forget you have it on. Benefit Cosmetics Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation $29 from sephora.com Buy Now Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation Image Source: walmart.com Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation ($9) completely covers up blemishes (with zero concealer necessary) but still somehow has a skin-like finish. It's also formulated with antioxidants to ward off environmental aggressors. Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation $9 from walmart.com Buy Now NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Image Source: narscosmetics.com NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation ($49) can build to full-coverage but feels weightless on skin — even after wearing it for hours. NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation $49 from narscosmetics.com Buy Now Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face and Body Foundation Image Source: sephora.com The Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face and Body Foundation ($43) is made up of mostly water, keeping skin looking dewy with a natural finish. Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face and Body Foundation $43 from sephora.com Buy Now Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation Image Source: sephora.com Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation ($64) is a liquid foundation that has impressive pigment payoff and can build from sheer to medium coverage. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation $64 from sephora.com Buy Now Laura Geller Cover Lock Cream Foundation Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com Laura Geller Cover Lock Cream Foundation ($38) is a vitamin-enriched, breathable formula that will give you total coverage. Laura Geller Cover Lock Cream Foundation $38 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Tarte Cosmetics Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation SPF 15 Image Source: tartecosmetics.com Those with dry skin will love the Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation SPF 15 ($39) because of how it hydrates skin without ever feeling too heavy. Its full-coverage formula will blur your complexion and leave you looking like you don't have any base makeup on at all. Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation SPF 15 $39 from tartecosmetics.com Buy Now Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Foundation Image Source: sephora.com If you're in the market for an oil-free liquid foundation that offers buildable coverage, you'll love the Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Foundation ($40). This one is loaded with antioxidants like green tea. Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Foundation $40 from sephora.com Buy Now Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Image Source: dermstore.com Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup Broad Spectrum ($42) is a lightweight liquid foundation that has an SPF of 30, creating a shield against the sun's harmful rays. Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup Broad Spectrum $42 from dermstore.com Buy Now Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation Image Source: sephora.com The Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation ($43) is buildable so you can get the coverage you prefer. With just a light layer, you won't feel it on your face and it will stay on from morning till night. Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation $43 from sephora.com Buy Now Dior Backstage Face and Body Foundation Image Source: sephora.com Perfect for oily skin and hot Summer days, the Dior Backstage Face and Body Foundation ($40) has a matte-finish, waterproof, and sweat-resistant formula. Dior Backstage Face and Body Foundation $40 from sephora.com Buy Now MakeupBeauty TrendsSummer BeautyBeauty ProductsFoundation