By Maybelline New York •

6 Best Foundations For Combination Skin

Combination skin is a little of this (oily skin) and a little of that (dry skin), so the best foundation for combinaton skin does two jobs at once: it controls shine where you produce oil without caking or clinging where you don't. Our top overall pick is Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation, a breathable medium-coverage matte that blurs pores and controls shine for up to 12 hours. Continue reading for five more picks that cover every preference: full coverage, light coverage, a dewy finish, extra hydration, and a formula suited to skin over 40.

BEST FULL COVERAGE FOUNDATION FOR COMBINATION SKIN: SUPER STAY LUMI-MATTE 30HR WEAR FOUNDATION

Combination skin needs full coverage that holds through oily zones without settling into dry ones. Super Stay Lumi-Matte 30HR Wear Foundation is a lightweight, medium-to-full coverage foundation with a luminous matte finish and up to 30 hours of wear. The non-comedogenic, fragrance-free formula won't clog pores, and is transfer-resistant, water-resistant, and sweat-resistant.

✓ Luminous Matte Finish
✓ Medium-to-Full Coverage
✓ 24 Shades from Fair to Deep
✓ Up to 30-Hour Wear
  • Super Stay® Lumi-Matte Base de maquillaje
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BEST MATTE FOUNDATION FOR COMBINATION SKIN: FIT ME® MATTE + PORELESS FOUNDATION

For combination skin that leans oily, Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation is our best matte pick. This lightweight, breathable liquid uses blurring micro-powders to control T-zone shine for up to 12 hours, and the oil-free, non-comedogenic formula won't clog pores. With 40 true-to-tone shades across warm, neutral, and cool undertones, a real match is easy to find. Dermatologist-tested and allergy-tested.

✓ Natural Matte Finish
✓ Medium Coverage
✓ 40 Shades from Fair to Deep
✓ Up to 12-Hour Shine Control
  • Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Base de maquillaje
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BEST LIGHT COVERAGE FOUNDATION FOR COMBINATION SKIN: SUPER STAY LONG-LASTING SKIN TINT

If heavy foundation is what makes your combination skin act up, go lighter. Super Stay® Long-Lasting Skin Tint. Infused with Vitamin C, this weightless formula instantly brightens and delivers buildable light-to-medium coverage for a radiant, skin-like finish. Sweat-resistant, long-lasting up to 24 hours, and dermatologist-tested for sensitive skin.

✓ Natural-Looking Glow Finish
✓ Light-to-Medium Coverage
✓ 18 Shades from Fair to Deep
✓ Up to 24HR Wear
  • Skin Tint de larga duración Super Stay® con vitamina C Hasta 24 horas de duración
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BEST DEWY FOUNDATION FOR COMBINATION SKIN: FIT ME® DEWY + SMOOTH FOUNDATION

If your combination skin runs dry outside the T-zone, a dewy finish evens the score. Fit Me® Dewy + Smooth Foundation hydrates rough patches and smooths skin texture with lightweight medium coverage, leaving a naturally luminous finish that never looks cakey. It's dermatologist-tested, allergy-tested, and non-comedogenic, with SPF 18 in select shades.

✓ Dewy Finish
✓ Medium Coverage
✓ 20 Shades
✓ SPF 18 in Select Shades
  • Fit Me® Dewy + Smooth Liquid Foundation Makeup
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BEST FOUNDATION FOR COMBINATION SKIN OVER 40: INSTANT AGE REWIND® ERASER TREATMENT MAKEUP

Skin over 40 adds fine lines and age spots to the combination equation. Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Treatment Makeup is formulated with goji berry and collagen, and its exclusive sponge-tip applicator lets you apply coverage precisely over dark circles, fine lines, and age spots.

✓ Natural Finish
✓ Medium Coverage
✓ 16 Shades from Ivory to Tan
✓ Goji Berry + Collagen, Sponge-Tip Applicator
  • Instant Age Rewind® Base tratamiento de maquillaje Eraser
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BEST HYDRATING FOUNDATION FOR COMBINATION SKIN: DREAM RADIANT LIQUID® HYDRATING FOUNDATION

When dry areas are the louder half of your combination skin, pick hydration first. Dream Radiant Liquid® Hydrating Foundation is infused with hyaluronic acid and collagen to help plump skin for a natural, radiant look, and it delivers up to 12 hours of hydration for smooth, even-looking coverage.

✓ Lightweight Feel
✓ Medium Coverage
✓ 6 Shades from Fair to Deep
✓ Hyaluronic Acid + Collagen, Up to 12-Hour Hydration
  • Dream Radiant Liquid® Base hidratante
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Comparar productos

Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Base de maquillaje
Fit Me® Dewy + Smooth Liquid Foundation Makeup
Super Stay® Lumi-Matte Base de maquillaje
Instant Age Rewind® Base tratamiento de maquillaje Eraser
Cobertura
Cobertura en capas Medium Cobertura en capas Alta
Horas de uso
12HR All day 30HR 12HR
Acabado
Mate Dewy Mate y luminoso Natural
Beneficio clave
Transpirable y ligera Hydrating with Vitamin E Ligero como el aire + sin transferencia y a prueba de agua Baya de goji y un aplicador exclusivo

Frequently Asked Questions

What foundation is best for combination skin?
A breathable, medium-coverage formula that mattifies the T-zone without drying the cheeks. Our top overall pick is Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation, with blurring micro-powders and up to 12-hour shine control.

Should combination skin use matte or dewy foundation?
Matte or dewy foundation can work for combination skin. Choose a matte foundation like Fit Me® Matte + Poreless if midday shine is your main concern; choose a dewy formula like Fit Me® Dewy + Smooth if dry, rough patches are your primary skin concern.

Do you need primer with foundation on combination skin?
You do not need a primer with foundation on combination skin but a primer smooths your skin's surface and helps makeup last. For a shiny T-zone, Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Primer controls shine for up to 16 hours. For dry or textured areas, Poreless Jelly™ Hydrating Blur Primer hydrates while it blurs.

How do you prep combination skin for foundation?
Prep combination skin for foundation by cleansing and moisturizing first, then give your skincare a minute to absorb before applying foundation. Well-prepped skin helps foundation adhere better and last longer