This is a ‘foundation closet’ where I organize foundations by coverage, finish, and performance. Hopefully this list helps you pick the right base for any day, season, or situation.
Sections
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Full Coverage Foundations
Medium Coverage Foundations
Light Coverage / Skin Tints
Dewy / Glowy Finish Products
Matte / Soft Matte Finish Products
Natural / Satin Finish Bases
Full Coverage Foundations
Full glam, hides everything. Matte but not dry
Soft Matte Complete Foundation
OG for oily skin and events.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
Great coverage; fragrance can be strong
I used my original Huda Beauty Faux Filter foundation from 2017 and I have ...
Medium Coverage Foundations
Buildable, shade range on point.
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Natural-skin look, great for combo skin.
Born This Way Flawless Coverage Natural Finish Foundation
Drugstore queen; oxidizes a little
Infallible 32 Hour Lightweight Fresh Wear Foundation
Light Coverage / Skin Tints
Soft, diffused finish
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint — 20
Light-light coverage, great for clear skin days; shades are limited
Perfecting Skin Tint
Hydrating and even-toned
Fit Me® Tinted Moisturizer for Natural Coverage
Dewy / Glowy Finish Products
Glass skin vibes
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
Affordable glow
True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Foundation Makeup
Filter in a bottle; more a glow booster than foundation
Hollywood Flawless Filter: Glow Booster
Matte / Soft Matte Finish Products
Great oil control
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Long wear and matte; can cling to dry patches
Can't Stop Won't Stop Coverage Foundation | NYX Professional
Best matte at the drugstore
Super Stay Longwear Liquid Foundation 30Hr Wear
Natural / Satin Finish Bases
Natural radiant finish
Studio Radiance Face and Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
Breathable satin feel
Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation
Underrated satin base
SEPHORA COLLECTION - Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation
Long-Wear / Transfer-Proof Products
Will not budge
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
Photo safe and long lasting
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation | 67 Soft Matte Shades
Budget-friendly and lasts well
Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Powder Foundation
Lightweight Everyday Bases
Blurs + breathable
Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint — 20
Minimal, clean girl
SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen | Back In Stock At Tower 28 Beauty
Super light and soft-matte
Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation | NYX Professional Makeup
Sweatproof / Summer Makeup
Hot weather holy grail
HD Skin Matte Velvet: Blurring Powder Foundation MAKE UP FOR EVER
