The best oil-free foundations for a glowy (grease-free) finish

This is one of the few products that is genuinely worth all its Instagram hype.

Il Makiage's full-coverage fluid feels as light as water on skin, yet makes enlarged pores and imperfections vanish before your very eyes.

Plus, the brand's genius algorithm-based quiz will direct you to your perfect shade surprisingly well. You really can't go wrong.

I attended the launch of the new Rose Inc Softlight Skin-Smoothing Liquid Foundation and while, yes, I was crushing on Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, I was also a tad obsessed with this formula.

The matte finish is ideal for oily skin types, but it still gives you the same plump and radiant complexion that Rosie so elegantly pulls off (yep, I reckon we're on a first-name basis now).

The composition is rather impressive too: it contains squalane to hydrate while a manuka honey, black pepper and magnolia complex keeps your oil production in check.

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This foundation is worth a piece of the Pie alone. The Everyday Great Skin Foundation delivers big on the matte finish, but still keeps your complexion looking radiant and not flat, like a pancake. The texture feels weightless on your skin, and the delicate pigments keep the finish looking au naturel.

This stuff slays. If Riri is using it to keep her makeup in place on stage, you can bet we’re using it too (even if we're just running for the bus).

What has us hooked is this product's perfect balance between a blurred-yet-radiant result. Many matte formulas can look chalky on oily skin, but this delivers on the soft-focus glow and leaves any cakey-ness at the door.

And, best of all, it comes with an impressive 50-shade range. Rihanna, we’re devoted to you.

Nars’ Tinted Moisturiser is the perfect daily SPF and coverage combo for you oily skinned gals. It's cleverly formulated so that it'll give your complexion a glowy finish as opposed to a greasy one – and keeps things looking pretty natural too.

If that isn’t enough, Nars has taken the guesswork out of finding the perfect shade with its detailed colour descriptions – you really can’t go wrong.

Oil-free foundations appear every year, but Too Faced’s OG formula remains a Cosmo team favourite.

The secret to its success? It manages to offer both full coverage and a radiant, satiny finish, all without melting into a mess come lunchtime. A heavy-duty hero for big events and late nights.

This is hands-down the best oil-free foundation for under a tenner – in fact, it easily surpasses some of the spenniest options on the shelves. It's a semi-matte finish, so doesn't ever look chalky, and can be built up to a mid-full coverage.

Editors and MUAs rave about Pat Mcgrath's legendary line-up. With many of her products born on the runway, we’d expect a lot from a flawless base, and this formula truly delivers.

You’ll first notice it’s quite watery compared to most foundations, but stick with it as that’s no reflection on the coverage.

The liquid-like consistency means it seamlessly applies to your skin, without migrating into fine lines. It leaves behind a dewy, radiant glow that lasts all day.

Pores are a funny topic. They help to release your body's natural sebum but everyone seems hell-bent on trying to make them vanish – which is not practical nor possible.

But, if you’re wanting to refine your pores, pick a blurring foundation like this one. The mattifying finish helps combat the appearance of excess oil but still looks like your own skin. It’s a win, win.

As far as high-street foundations go, the Infallible range is pretty iconic. The formula is laced with micro sponges to absorb excess oil – like a little sponge, obvs – which in turn promotes a more natural, consistent complexion. If you’re on a budget you can’t go wrong with this one.