Buildable coverage foundations
27 foundations from 23 brands662 shades · $6.83–$69
Compare buildable coverage foundations by type, finish, skin type and formulation.
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27 buildable coverage foundations, most reviewed
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15
Matte · Powder
$39.50
30 shades
Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation
Matte · Liquid
$69
35 shades
About buildable coverage foundations
Type, finish, skin type and formulation
By type, 25 are foundation and 2 are skin tint.
By finish, 9 are matte, 9 are natural finish and 4 are radiant. 1 has no finish listed.
By skin type, 20 are listed for normal skin, 19 are listed for dry skin and 19 are listed for oily skin. A foundation can be listed for more than one skin type. 3 have no skin type listed.
By formulation, 6 are liquid, 3 are stick and 2 are powder. 13 have no formulation listed.
Prices and shade ranges
Prices start at $6.83 and reach $69. Half of the 27 foundations are listed at $39 or less. The lowest price is for NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation.
The widest shade range is R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation, with 54 shades. 5 of the 27 come in 40 or more shades.
Where this list comes from
Coverage is taken from the details each retailer publishes for a product. Where a retailer gives none, it is read from the product's name and description. 6 foundations have no coverage listed and are left out of this list.
The default order is by number of reviews across the retailers that sell each product. NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation has the most, with 15,723.