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Lightweight, full-coverage, and long-wearing. What more can you ask for in a full-coverage foundation? Becca Cosmetics’ Ultimate 24 Hour is one that you need if you’re looking for the best of the best.

This full-coverage foundation can cover up and camouflage acne, redness, hyperpigmentation, and discoloration. Even with its full finish, your skin won’t feel tight and trapped at all. Becca has ensured that their full coverage foundation is absolutely lightweight and breathable.

Worried about the humid temperature or sweat melting your makeup away? — our initial thoughts exactly! But fret not, for this full-coverage foundation is also water-resistant.

If you’re cheek to cheek with someone at a party, your full coverage foundation stays on as this one is also transfer-proof. Becca has formulated this with treated pigments that apply seamlessly onto the skin. 

The brand has also infused it with water to create a flexible finish to prevent it from setting into fine lines, wrinkles, pores, or any dry areas.

Becca Cosmetics Ultimate Coverage 24-Hour Full Coverage Foundation is available in 42 shades with an equal balance of undertones. It’s also vegan and cruelty-free.

PROS AND CONS OF THE BECCA COSMETICS ULTIMATE COVERAGE 24 HOUR

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Weightless and breathable Long-wearing Covers up any imperfection	Can be pricey

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Want to look fresh and flawless all day long? Then, the Double Wear foundation from Estee Lauder might be the one you’re looking for.

There’s a reason why this product is one of the UK’s best-selling full-coverage flawless foundations. Estee Lauder has formulated one of the best full-coverage foundations to have a buildable consistency that won’t make you feel cakey or dry. 

It has medium to full coverage that’s lightweight and comfortable. The brand has dubbed it as a Stay in Place makeup and true to its title, the Double Wear foundation stays put from morning till night.

This flawless foundation has a classic satin finish and won’t dry, be too matte, or be too dewy — just right. It has an incredibly varied shade range of over 60 options, unifying uneven tones and covering up any imperfections.

No matter your shade of complexion, you’ll surely be able to find the perfect one for you.

PROS AND CONS OF THE ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR

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Weightless and breathable Long-wearing Buildable coverage Satin-like finish Widest shade range	Pricey Screw cap bottle

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Rihanna’s beauty brand keeps releasing makeup products that are an absolute hit with the crowd, and their foundation is no exception, as it’s one of the best full-coverage foundations here on this list.

This foundation can give you instantly smooth skin with its buildable medium to full coverage. Perfect for those who have oily skin, this foundation dries with a soft, natural-looking matte finish, diffusing the appearance of pores and shine. 

Fenty claims that their Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear foundation has an oil-free formula with climate-adaptive technology, making it resistant to sweat and humidity. It’s so lightweight that Fenty claims their foundation is undetectable on the skin, with a true natural matte finish with excellent coverage.

The brand has an incredibly inclusive shade range with over 50 choices. The reason for this is that Rihanna wanted to cater shades for every person who has a difficult time matching their skin tones in other product lines. Truly, this brand has one makeup collection that you can say really factors in inclusivity.

PROS AND CONS OF THE PRO FILT’R SOFT MATTE

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Inclusive and extensive shade range Matte finish For oily types	Pricey Not for dry skin

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The worst thing to feel when you have your foundation is for it to be sticky, tight, and cakey. With the Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation, you won’t have to feel any of that.

This matte foundation has a light-as-air formula that’s designed to look as good as it feels on your skin. It incorporates skin-true pigments that are suspended in an emollient gel base, allowing it to float on the skin and reflect light.

This foundation can conceal redness, discoloration, and pores with its coverage that’s buildable.

Dryness won’t be an issue either with this foundation. It’s infused with humectants and marine sugarcane algae extract to moisturize the skin. It can even minimize pores and strengthen the skin barrier.

It also has naturally derived mineral powders to help keep excess oil and shine at bay. Best of all, this foundation has SPF 15, is sweat resistant, non-acnegenic, has a 16-hour wear time, and comes in 30 shades.

PROS AND CONS OF THE SKIN LONG-WEAR WEIGHTLESS FOUNDATION

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Has SPF 15 Buildable base Transfer-proof	Can be pricey Dries fast

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If you’ve ever wanted to wear one of the best full-coverage foundations but still make your skin look as if you didn’t put foundation on it, this one is your best bet.

The Urban Decay Stay Naked foundation has a vegan formula that gives you a second-skin-like feel. It’s lightweight, has high coverage, and dries matte on the face but not flat. You’d be surprised at how it makes you look like you’re having a makeup-free, best-skin day. 

Apart from its finish, it shares a couple of similarities with its sibling, the Urban Decay All-Nighter foundation.

The Stay Naked foundation is waterproof; you can sweat or swim with this foundation on, and you’re guaranteed it won’t budge. It also has an incredible staying power of 24 hours. It comes in 50 shades, with nine shade intensities for any and all skin tones.

PROS AND CONS OF THE STAY NAKED WEIGHTLESS LIQUID FOUNDATION

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Waterproof Long-wearing Weightless formula	Pricey May highlight dry spots

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Here’s a foundation that’s a favorite of Hollywood makeup artists and celebrities. The Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation has a silky, lightweight texture with a satin glow finish.

If you want to strut your stuff out there and look flaw-free while doing so, this oil-free foundation is a must-have in your beauty stash. 

This foundation formula incorporates an exclusive micro-fil and trade technology, which is a patented process that lets pigments lay flat on the skin’s surface to give you a seamless application.

With this one, you won’t experience any blotches or uneven patches on your face. Celebrity makeup artists, professional makeup artists, and celebrities alike can attest to that. 

It also has hydrating properties and benefits, such as brightening, improving skin texture, and blurring imperfections. With a wide shade range of 40 options, our thoughts are that almost every skin tone and type will surely find their best match.

PROS AND CONS OF THE GIORGIO ARMANI LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION

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Extensive shade range Does not look cakey Lightweight feel	Expensive Not for oily types

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A foundation stick may be unconventional, but it’s a handy multi-tasker that easily gets the job done. One such product is the Makeup For Ever Ultra HD stick foundation, a compact-sized thing that’s as incredible as its liquid counterpart. 

It has a creamy texture that’s highly blendable, allowing it to have a buildable coverage that glides on smoothly, almost like a second skin. This foundation has a satin-like natural finish and incorporates a weightless formula, making it comfortable for long wear. 

If you don’t feel like using it as a heavy-duty foundation, you can also utilize it as a concealer to camouflage acne scars, redness, blemishes, and even dark circles.

Its small size allows it to fit any makeup kit or bag, making it great for any touch-ups. It also has the best shade range with over 21 shades available. This makeup base best suits normal to dry skin types.

PROS AND CONS OF THE MUFE ULTRA HD STICK FOUNDATION

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Compact for touch-ups Multi-use Blendable Diverse shade range	Can be pricey

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The Smashbox Always On Skin Foundation is a modern must-have for anyone seeking a flawless, natural finish with long-lasting wear.

This foundation stands out with its ability to adapt to different skin types, making it a reliable choice for oily skin and sensitive skin.

It provides medium to full coverage that feels weightless while creating a smooth, even complexion. Ideal for achieving a flawless base foundation, it delivers a soft, matty finish that enhances your glow without looking heavy.

Among the best full-coverage foundations tested, the Always On Foundation lives up to its name with a long-wearing formula that stays put throughout the day.

Whether you’re aiming for the airbrushed perfection of the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation or experimenting with various coverage finishes, this product delivers consistent results.

With just a few layers, you can achieve a radiant look that’s both natural and polished, making it a top contender for those in search of the right full-coverage foundation.

PROS AND CONS OF THE SMASHBOX ALWAYS ON SKIN BALANCING FOUNDATION

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Cream formula Has hydrating properties Comes with its own brush	Pricey Limited shade range

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This one-step powder and foundation gives off a smooth finish to one’s skin. It has a medium-to-full coverage foundation that can last throughout the day while still allowing your skin to breathe. This is one natural matte foundation in the form of a powder.

Forget about skin concerns such as caking, streaking, and flaking. The MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Foundation makes use of a non-streaking, non-caking, and non-settling formula good for 12 hours. It’s one of the best foundations to use throughout the day because it’s also sweat and humidity-resistant.

If you have acne-prone skin or oily skin, then consider this your go-to foundation. Upon application, this powder foundation immediately reduces the appearance of pores, controls oil and shine for up to 8 hours, and does not cause acne.

In its testing process, it was discovered that this powder foundation is good for all skin types — acne-prone skin, combination skin, mature skin, but most especially oily skin.

We also love the diverse and inclusive shade range of the MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Foundation. It has 53 shades that can match very light skin, fair skin, to darker shades.

You’ll be sure that this powder foundation can give you flawless coverage throughout the day.

PROS AND CONS OF THE MAC COSMETICS STUDIO FIX POWDER FOUNDATION

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Affordable Easy to acquire Has a long staying power	Has a heavy fragrance