When it comes to skin types, sensitive skin has it the hardest. Using any kind of skin care product on this skin type can sometimes be a dangerous risk.Lay on the wrong formula and you'll end up with redness, breakouts, and even skin irritation. In more serious cases, some formulas could even cause allergic reactions. When picking a good foundation, you want to ensure it gets the job done, but is also gentle on your skin. Here are some of the best gentle foundations for sensitive skin.

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M.A.C Next To Nothing Face Color Foundation helps to make your skin smooth and improve skin texture. It is super comfortable to wear and provides it with loads of hydration so it looks radiant. This moisturising foundation also works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It comes in eight different shades so you are spoilt for choices.

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Lakme Absolute Illuminating Foundation is a lightweight formula that will help you achieve that natural glow in minutes. This creamy product helps to tackle a range of issues like uneven skin tone, as well as reduce the appearance of redness and pigmentation. This formula can help you achieve the finish you desire, from dewy to matte. You also have four different shades to choose from.

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Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation is a lightweight, non-comedogenic, and oil-free formula that is perfect for sensitive skin. If you are looking to achieve a matte finish, this is the product you should try. This product offers buildable coverage. It also helps to cover up pores and works to absorb excess oil throughout the day.

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If your skin is prone to acne and redness – this ‘anti-blemish’ liquid makeup from Clinique contains medicated ingredients that help treat existing breakouts and keep them from coming back. Its formula is non-irritating and helps blur out blemishes and neutralize redness. It blends easily and provides sheer to moderate coverage. It does keep your skin looking fresh all day long and is perfect for normal to dry and combination skin types.

This powder foundation from theBalm cosmetics is housed in a unique, vintage style packaging with a built-in mirror. It’s very easy to blend and buffs effortlessly onto the face. It’s also talc free and can be worn alone or over liquid foundation or a primer.

This foundation by Inglot has a very smooth and creamy consistency, and it glides onto the skin easily without feeling cakey. It leaves you with a semi-dewy finish, and its coverage falls between light to medium. It’s got an impressive staying power and does not require a lot of touch-ups. It also photographs well and does not cause your skin to break out.

Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation will help you achieve that natural glow. This oil-free formula is made with minerals like mica and silica, which are gentle on skin. You can wear it on its own or over a tinted moisturizer. This product is all about enhancing your natural beauty. If you wear makeup daily, this is the product you should try. Picture Courtesy: Google Images

Wander Beauty Flash Focus Hydrating Foundation is a blend of coconut oil and hyaluronic acid. This formula is super hydrating and gives you seamless coverage without a cakey finish. This creamy product helps to conceal imperfections and fine lines and has a soothing effect on the skin.

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This formula comes in 40 shades and has a talc-free powder so your skin doesn't dry out. It also contains kaolin clay to get rid of all the grease and oil on your skin. The smooth blend seamlessly works on your face to hide imperfections.