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On no-makeup makeup days, the best lightweight foundations are the unsung heroes of our beauty routines. Ideal for people who prioritize breathability and a second-skin finish over full-fledged coverage, these foundations come as serums, balms, and BBs—delivering the perfect wash of pigment without any pore-clogging baggage. These formulas are packed with skin-loving, face-beaming, and color-evening ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, peptides, ceramides, and all the other staples we swear by. No matter your preferred finish or format, there’s a lightweight foundation out there for you. So, we did the legwork, checking in with editors and makeup artists to help you discover a barely-there tint that gives you just enough coverage and feels weightless