The 10 Best Non-Comedogenic Foundations in 2020

When ignored, clogged pores and congested skin only lead to more bad news: blemishes and uneven skin texture and tone.

A non-comedogenic foundation will help to even out your skin tone for a perfect makeup canvas without causing congestion.

Keep skin healthy and congestion-free with our selection of the best non-comedogenic foundations.

Side note: A non-comedogenic foundation is great to put in your makeup bag, so if you're looking for a new cosmetic case check out Adore Beauty's very own clear makeup bags. Available in black and blush, these makeup bags come in two different sizes. SHOP HERE.

Here's the 10 Best Non-Comedogenic Foundations:

Estée Lauder Double Wear Light Soft Matte Hydra Makeup SPF10 has been created with oily and combination skin types in mind, controlling excess sebum and shine for a fresh and comfortable feel. Providing light-to-medium coverage with a matte finish, this foundation blurs imperfections, diffuses uneven skin texture, and minimises the appearance of pores for a flawless and photo-ready finish.

To help control sebum production, this Estée Lauder foundation is infused with high concentrations of Hyaluronic Acid. This ingredient helps reduce overproduction of sebum by rehydrating skin, leaving it feeling fresh and healthy. Estée Lauder Double Wear Light Soft Matte Hydra Makeup SPF10 has a lightweight and oil-free formula, making it perfect for congested and oily skin types. It’s also sweat-, water-, and humidity-resistant, providing 24-hour wear as well as offering SPF 10 for sun protection against harmful UV rays.

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup is as much skincare as it is makeup, infused with skin-loving ingredients to actively tackle breakouts and blemishes while preventing future outbreaks. Not only does this Clinique foundation work beneath the surface to heal and repair damaged skin. It also provides a stunning natural finish, covering and blurring imperfections for the perfect makeup base.

Designed specifically for oily and very oily skin, this Clinique foundation contains medicated ingredients which work to regulate sebum production and calm inflammation, soothing redness on acne-prone skin. With its non-irritating and oil-free formula, Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup is the perfect way to tackle blemishes without causing congestion or further irritation.

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup offers light-to-medium coverage with a skinlike, natural finish. Bursting with anti-inflammatories, this foundation will instantly cool and soothe skin for an overall fresher look and feel.

Mineral foundation is known for being gentle on the skin, making it particularly good for both sensitive and congested skin types. Asap pure mineral foundation delivers all the skincare benefits of mineral makeup while imparting a gorgeous radiance to the skin. At the same time, this makeup minimises imperfections and corrects uneven skin tone and texture.

Offering sheer coverage with a natural foundation, this loose powder blends seamlessly into the skin without ever caking or settling into fine lines and wrinkles. The powder helps minimise redness and improve skin’s luminosity while protecting it with natural SPF from Zinc and Titanium Dioxide. asap pure mineral foundation - available in 5 shades also contains Hyaluronic Acid Microspheres, which nourish the complexion with moisture to minimise dehydration-induced fine lines for a smooth and airbrushed finish.

Perfect for oily and congested skin, Asap’s loose powder foundation remains lightweight and airy without ever causing irritation or clogged pores.

Nude by Nature Liquid Mineral Foundation offers a sheer and breathable formula that builds on the skin for a natural, healthy glow. This non-comedogenic mineral formula won’t clog pores or cause congestion but will actually actively improve the complexion with skin-loving ingredients.

Working to blur the boundaries between makeup and skincare, Nude by Nature Liquid Mineral Foundation is infused with antioxidant-rich Green Tea, which both protects the skin and awakens it with naturally occurring caffeine. This lightweight foundation also contains high concentrations of Vitamin C, both on its own and in Kakadu Plum, to brighten the skin and promote collagen production for a healthier look and feel. Nude by Nature Liquid Mineral Foundation also contains Lily Pilly, which firms the skin and improves elasticity.

Building to medium coverage, this easy-to-blend liquid foundation melts seamlessly onto the skin to minimise imperfections and improve uneven skin tone and texture.

Tackle fine lines and pigmentation not just in your skincare routine but in your makeup routine too with Jane Iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream. Working to actively minimise the signs of ageing, this nourishing BB cream promotes a healthier and more youthful complexion without clogging pores or causing skin congestion.

Jane Iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream is infused with anti-ageing actives to minimise fine lines, enlarged pores, and pigmentation while protecting skin from environmental aggressors. Grapefruit Extract brightens the complexion while offering antioxidant protection, and Apple Fruit Extract improves skin tone and clarity. Jane Iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream also contains Tamarind Extract, which is full of natural alpha-hydroxy acids to improve skin texture and encourage skin cell renewal.

Delivering a full-coverage finish, Jane Iredale’s BB Cream manages to stay weightless on the skin, blending effortlessly into your complexion for an airbrushed yet natural finish.

La Mav Anti-Ageing Mineral Foundation With Broad Spectrum SPF15 —a 4-in-1 concealer, foundation, sunscreen, and powder—is the perfect way to cut back time spent on your beauty routine. With its non-comedogenic formula, this impressive mineral foundation works to deliver a flawless complexion without ever causing clogged pores or irritation, so it’s perfect for congested skin.

Mineral makeup is known for its skin-nourishing benefits, and this lightweight powder is no exception. Infused with Vitamin C and Rose Hip Oil, La Mav’s antioxidant foundation protects against free radical damage while stimulating collagen production and brightening skin for an overall healthier and more youthful complexion. Blending seamlessly into the skin, the powder will minimise signs of ageing, such as fine lines and pigmentation, for a flawless finish.

To further boost its anti-ageing properties, this multifunctional powder foundation is also enriched with broad-spectrum SPF15 to protect skin from harmful and age-accelerating UV rays.

Glo Skin Beauty Pressed Base is a high-performance mineral pressed powder. This compact powder foundation is perfect for creating a seamless makeup base at the start of the day as well as delivering touch-ups from morning to night. The versatile powder can be applied lightly for a sheer and natural finish, or layered up to achieve full coverage. No matter how much you layer the powder, it will never look cakey, settle into fine lines, or clog pores.

A mineral formulation, Glo Skin Beauty Pressed Base is infused with powerful antioxidants to protect skin from harmful environmental aggressors. The calming and gentle formula is perfect for all skin types and conditions, including sensitive skin, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, and acne.

Available in a wide selection of shades, this travel-friendly compact powder from Glo Skin is the perfect way to get instant, semi-matte coverage while nourishing and protecting a vulnerable complexion.

Clarins BB Skin Detox Fluid SPF 25 is perfect for bringing back lustre to tired and dulling skin. With is weightless and hydrating formula, this BB cream blends seamlessly into the skin, imparting a natural, healthy glow without clogging pores or causing congestion. The makeup base also contains Clarins’ exclusive Anti-Pollution Complex to protect skin from harmful, age-accelerating harmful environmental aggressors.

Clarins BB Skin Detox Fluid SPF 25 provides light-to-medium coverage with a natural finish. Infused with hydrating ingredients, the blendable cream helps revive dull and dehydrated skin while evening out uneven skin tone and texture. Never feeling heavy or cakey on the skin, this breathable BB cream from Clarins instead leaves the skin feeling smooth and healthy, and looking naturally luminous.

Filter your complexion without Photoshop! Lancôme Teint Miracle Foundation, a transformative foundation, is designed to effortlessly diffuse imperfections without congesting the skin. Using advanced Aura-Inside technology, this foundation uses light-reflecting pigments to add a soft-focus filter to the complexion for instantly airbrushed skin, even to the naked eye.

Lancôme Teint Miracle Foundation provides sheer-to-medium coverage and has a 37% pure-water formulation to nourish and hydrate the skin for a natural and luminous finish. This makeup also contains Rose Extracts, which soothe inflammation while minimising redness and balancing uneven skin tones.

Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, this oil-free foundation by Lancôme never feels heavy or noticeable on the skin. Instead, the formula blends in effortlessly for a weightless finish. Lancôme Teint Miracle Foundation is the perfect solution for skin with uneven tone and texture that needs an instant lustre boost.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation is the ultimate makeup solution for normal-to-oily skin types with enlarged pores and uneven skin texture. Working to effortlessly fill in pores and fine lines without causing congestion, this foundation also helps absorb oils for a shine-free finish that lasts from day to night.

To control shine and blur imperfections, this Maybelline foundation contains micropowders that absorb excess oils, diffuse fine, and blur uneven skin tones and textures. The makeup also contains Magnesium Sulphate, which hydrates the skin and reduces inflammation. Dimethicone smooths enlarged pores while forming a protective barrier on the skin to prevent dehydration.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation has a non-comedogenic formula, which prevents congestion and clogged pores. The lightweight and nourishing liquid texture offers medium-to-full coverage without looking cakey or feeling like a mask on the skin. With this foundation, skin will still look like skin.

• Looking for a great acne-treatment? Check out our guide The Best Acne Treatments for Pesky Pimples and Breakouts

• Find out the best ways to help cover up acne-prone skin in our simple guide The Best Makeup Primer For Acne-Prone Skin

• Wanting to go chemical-free completely? Look at our Best Chemical Free Makeup Brands in 2020

So, let's recap The 10 Best Non-Comedogenic Foundations

1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Light Soft Matte Hydra Makeup SPF10

2. Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup

3. asap pure mineral foundation - available in 5 shades

4. Nude by Nature Liquid Mineral Foundation

5. Jane Iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream

6. La Mav Anti-Ageing Mineral Foundation With Broad Spectrum SPF15

7. Glo Skin Beauty Pressed Base

8. Clarins BB Skin Detox Fluid SPF 25

9. Lancôme Teint Miracle Foundation

10. Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation

Brand and product inclusions are at the sole discretion of Adore Beauty’s highly trained Customer Service team. We do not seek or accept payment from brands or individuals listed in our guides.