10 Best Tried and True Japanese Foundations for Sensitive Skin in 2023 (Hair and Makeup Artist-Reviewed)

ACRO's Flawless Ethereal Fluid Foundation was mybest's number one recommended Japanese foundation for sensitive skin. The moment you apply this light-textured foundation, you'll see it provides a natural glossy look. 

It doesn't feel too thick or thin, and the finish of this product highlights the natural beauty of your skin. It's important to note that the shades were designed originally for Japanese skin tones, so check to see if it matches your skin tone before purchasing.

This product will bring out the vibrancy of even sensitive skin so you'll be able to feel confident all day long. In our lasting power test, this foundation was prone to some fading, but not in an undesirably messy way. We recommend you apply light coats that you can layer on over time.

As the name suggests, the Aqua Aqua foundation provides your skin with a nice veil. It doesn't feel overly powdery or thick when layered, nor does it irritate your pores or redden the skin. It also blends easily into the skin and doesn't feel dry.

Hair and makeup artist, Rika Fujiwara, commented, "You can use it as a face powder on top of liquid foundation." We recommend trying out this method depending on the condition of your skin on the given day. However, since the powder is susceptible to fading as the result of sweat or humidity, frequent reapplication may be necessary.

This product's powder puff has a different texture on each side, allowing you to choose a more voluminous and soft look or a tidy and sharp look depending on your mood. We evaluated it highly for its ability to smoothly cover pores and redness without leaving the face looking cakey.

Hair and makeup artist, Rika Fujiwara, commented, "Every powder particle feels like it's been moisturized and the product produces a brilliantly glossy finish!" That being said, while the finish was perfect, in our lasting power test, it was not very resistant to sweat. 

This foundation covers pores and redness effectively without feeling or looking heavily caked on. Since the powder is moisturizing, it also won't dry out even after wearing it for a long time. 

This foundation is resistant to sweat and won't wear out in a messy way. It can also be washed off easily with simple soap and water without causing any irritation to sensitive skin.

This foundation has great coverage and won't cause any dryness or irritation to your skin. However, it feels a bit thick when applied. It also has a stickiness to it, so we wouldn't recommend it for those with oily skin. 

Rika Fujiwara recommends this foundation even for people who don't have dry skin or worry about allergies. It's also fairly resistant to sweat, making it good for any season. 

Even though this is a powder foundation, its texture doesn't feel too powdery and instead feels moisturizing. It covers pores and redness well, is made from organic ingredients, and will make your cheeks shine brilliantly.

It's great even for those with dry skin as it'll keep you moisturized throughout the day. We also found the finish to be perfect, but in terms of lasting power, it wasn't resistant to sweat. For this reason, we wouldn't recommend it during the summer months. 

This liquid foundation makes your cheekbones shine and moisturizes your skin, but it has a thick texture that feels a bit sticky. For this reason, we don't recommend it for people with oily skin. 

Rika Fujiwara commented on the fact that the foundation's moisturizing ingredients aren't water-based but more oil-based, which explains why it has that sticky feel to it. All this being said, we found that this foundation was very resilient to sweat. Just putting on a light coat will last you a long time without wearing off. 

This foundation has a light texture and moisturizes the skin without causing any stickiness, which is a common negative characteristic of mineral foundations. It subtly covers redness and produces a clean uniform finish. This foundation also provides a natural glossy sheen.

Unfortunately, it's not resistant to sweat and therefore shouldn't be used in the summer, as the foundation is likely to wear off easily.

This foundation has good moisturizing abilities so we recommend it for people with sensitive skin whose skin tends to dry out. On top of moisturizing, this product is highly resistant to sweat, keeping your skin feeling fresh and well-hydrated. 

The coverage was also highly rated, but the texture is heavy and is difficult to apply. During our tests, we had to rub it in thoroughly until it blends into the skin. 

Due to the high oil content of this foundation, the texture of this foundation feels a bit dense and sticky. However, it does have a moisturizing feel when applied to the skin, keeping the skin hydrated.

This product is best for people with sensitive and dry skin. However, this product didn't show much promise in terms of sweat resistance and should be applied with caution during the hotter months.