7 oil-free foundations to get your hands on before it gets hot

Summer may be far away, but that doesn't stop us from dreaming of warmer weather, tropical vacations, and how to achieve flawless summer makeup. Speaking of which, we're sharing seven must-have oil-free foundations you'll want to get your hands on before it gets hot.

It's safe to say that oily skin and hot—read: unbearably humid—summer weather don't go hand in hand. That being said, they can totally coexist…especially with the right skincare and color cosmetics in your arsenal. What makeup product are you looking forward to this summer, especially if you have oily skin? An oil-free base, of course! Often formulated for oily skin, an oil-free foundation can give you the coverage you need, mattify your complexion, and above all, help prevent excess sebum. With warmer weather in mind, we've compiled a list of seven must-have oil-free foundations you'll want to grab before it gets hot here.

1. URBAN DECAY NAKED SKIN ULTRA DEFINITION LIQUID MAKEUP URBAN DECAY NAKED SKIN

Looking for a weightless foundation that will hide skin imperfections and make it semi-matte? Look no further than Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup. This oil-free foundation can smooth out the look of your skin and give your face a natural glow without added oil or shine. Results? Skin appears softer and smoother with a natural (read: nude) allure. 

Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition weightless liquid makeup MSRP $40.

2. MAYBELLINE FIT ME MATTE + NO PORE FOUNDATION

Pharmacy funds can be a dime a dozen, but not all are created equal. Case in point: Maybelline's Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation. Under $10 each, this oil-free foundation mattifies and tightens pores with an exclusive formula of micro-powders that can help control shine with a natural look. Designed for normal to oily skin, Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation is non-comedogenic, which means it won't clog pores!

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation MSRP $7.99.

3. NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP STAY MATTE BUT NOT FLAT LIQUID FOUNDATION

Oily skin types require light skin care and makeup products, and NYX Professional Makeup Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation is everything and more. Inexpensive and mineral-packed for a silky-soft matte finish, this affordable oil-free foundation can give skin full coverage day and night. What else? With 30 shades to choose from, finding the foundation that best suits your skin tone has never been easier!

NYX Professional Makeup Stay Matte, but not a matte liquid foundation, MSRP $7.50.

4. LANCÔME TEINT MIRACLE radiance foundation.

Think oily skin doesn't need moisturizing? Think again! Give your skin extra hydration with Lancôme's Teint Miracle Radiant Foundation. Created for radiant skin, this oil-free, non-comedogenic luxury foundation can give you the matte finish you want, ensuring your skin is soft and hydrated upon application.

Lancôme Teint Miracle Radiant Foundation MSRP $47.

5. L'ORÉAL PARIS INFALLIBLE PRO-MATTE FOUNDATION

Looking for something creamy and matte? Get Infallible Pro-Matte foundation from L'Oréal Paris. Don't let the budget price fool you, this drugstore foundation is one of our favorites - read: must-have - opt for a matte foundation that offers a matte finish that can be anything but flat and dull.

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation MSRP $12.99.

6. Foundation MAYBELLINE SUPERSTAY BETTER SKIN

As beauty editors with a serious obsession with skincare, we stand for nothing but skincare-inspired makeup. And one of our favorites is Maybelline's SuperStay Better Skin Foundation. Its formula is enriched with ACTYL C - an ingredient known for its antioxidant properties - this inexpensive foundation can provide oily skin types with the coverage they want while focusing on improving the overall attractiveness of the skin. What else? Pharmacy base can also reduce the appearance of blemishes, bumps, dullness and redness!

To learn more about Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation (MSRP $11.99), check out our review here.

7 URBAN DECAY ALL NIGHTER LIQUID FOUNDATION

Want a highly pigmented foundation that gives skin a semi-matte finish and long-lasting results? Get Urban Decay's All Nighter Liquid Foundation. This oil-free, waterproof foundation can give skin full yet natural coverage with a matte finish that doesn't look flat or dull. Plus, it can diffuse light to hide skin imperfections, leaving you with a flawless look.

Urban Decay All Nighter Liquid Foundation MSRP $40.

Looking for more products for oily, breakout-prone skin? We share some of our favorites here.