# Sweat-proof foundation

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/foundation/sweat-proof/
Category: Beauty > Foundation. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 269 counted first-hand reports from Ulta and Sephora shopper reviews, Jul 2013 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which foundation holds up in sweat and heat?

**Short answer:** Too Faced Born This Way Foundation has the best record for sweat, heat and humidity: 25 of 27 reviewers said it held up. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation is right behind at 22 of 24, and IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream follows at 34 of 44 with more reviewers behind it than any other foundation here. Urban Decay Face Bond Foundation sits at 21 of 26.

**What stands out:** Besides melting, the complaints that recur are shade range and shine. Hard to find a shade shows up in 17% of Too Faced Born This Way Foundation reviews and 13% of IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream reviews, and shine in 27% of ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint reviews.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Holds up | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Too Faced Born This Way Foundation | 25 of 27 | 93% | yes |
| 2 | Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation | 22 of 24 | 92% | no |
| 3 | IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream | 34 of 44 | 77% | yes |
| 4 | Urban Decay Face Bond Foundation | 21 of 26 | 81% | yes |
| 5 | MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Foundation | 16 of 23 | 70% | no |
| 6 | Hourglass Vanish Foundation Stick | 17 of 25 | 68% | yes |
| 7 | ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint | 10 of 16 | 63% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Too Faced Born This Way Foundation

53% also say it lasts all day and 30% praise the coverage. It holds up for combination skin (15 of 15) and dry skin (5 of 6) alike. Shade is the catch, with 17% finding it hard to match.

- Praised for: Lasts all day (53%), Good coverage (30%), Easy shade match (20%)
- Complaints: Hard to find a shade (17%), Wears off fast (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 2. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation

It holds up across skin types: 5 of 6 for oily skin, 9 of 10 for combination and 5 of 5 for dry. 27% praise the coverage and 23% say shade matching was easy. Counted reviews are all from Sephora.

- Praised for: Good coverage (27%), Lasts all day (27%), Easy shade match (23%)
- Complaints: Too shiny or greasy (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 3. IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream

Coverage is the draw, praised in 43% of its reviews. Results split by store: 19 of 21 at Ulta but 15 of 23 at Sephora. Shade match and a cakey look each come up in 13% of reviews.

- Praised for: Good coverage (43%), Lasts all day (36%), Buildable (8%)
- Complaints: Hard to find a shade (13%), Looks cakey or heavy (13%), Transfers onto masks or clothes (6%)
- Reports counted: 53

### 4. Urban Decay Face Bond Foundation

A self-setting waterproof formula, and 47% also say it lasts all day. The main complaint is transfer, at 17%, followed by 13% for hard-to-find shades. Counted reviews are all from Ulta.

- Praised for: Lasts all day (47%), Controls oil and shine (13%), Works on combination skin (7%)
- Complaints: Transfers onto masks or clothes (17%), Hard to find a shade (13%), Wears off fast (10%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 5. MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Foundation

30% say it looks like skin and 30% praise the coverage. Results vary by skin tone among Sephora reviewers: 6 of 8 for medium skin tones against 2 of 5 for fair-light. Wearing off (13%) and shine (10%) also come up.

- Praised for: Lasts all day (40%), Good coverage (30%), Looks like skin (30%)
- Complaints: Wears off fast (13%), Too shiny or greasy (10%), Too expensive (10%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 6. Hourglass Vanish Foundation Stick

A stick foundation, praised for coverage by 33%. Complaints are 17% for breaking up on oil, 13% for transferring onto masks or clothes and 10% for a cakey look. Counted reviews are all from Sephora.

- Praised for: Good coverage (33%), Lasts all day (23%), Comfortable on dry skin (13%)
- Complaints: Separates or breaks up on oil (17%), Transfers onto masks or clothes (13%), Wears off fast (10%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 7. ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint

Weakest record here, at 62%. Shine is the main complaint, in 27% of its reviews, and 9% call it too expensive. On ILIA's own site, 10 of 15 say it holds up, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Good coverage (15%), No breakouts (12%), Lasts all day (9%)
- Complaints: Too shiny or greasy (27%), Too expensive (9%), Breaks skin out (9%)
- Reports counted: 33

## Questions

**Which foundation holds up through sweat and heat?**

In these reviews, Too Faced Born This Way Foundation comes first at 25 of 27, followed by Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation at 22 of 24 and Urban Decay Face Bond Foundation at 21 of 26. IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream has more reviewers behind it than any other foundation here, at 34 of 44.

**Is Urban Decay Face Bond Foundation really sweat-proof?**

Mostly yes: 21 of 26 reviewers who mentioned sweat, heat or humidity said it held up. 17% say it transfers onto masks or clothes. All counted reviews are from Ulta.

**Is there a sweat-proof foundation on Amazon?**

Yes. The best pick sold on Amazon is Too Faced Born This Way Foundation, at 25 of 27. IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream, Urban Decay Face Bond Foundation and Hourglass Vanish Foundation Stick are also sold there through the brand.

**Does IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream hold up in heat?**

For 34 of 44 reviewers it did, but results depend on the store. Ulta reviewers report 19 of 21 and Sephora reviewers 15 of 23. 13% call it cakey.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/