Buildable coverage matte foundations

Type, skin type and formulation

By type, 3 are foundation.

By skin type, 3 are listed for combination skin, 2 are listed for dry skin and 2 are listed for normal skin. A foundation can be listed for more than one skin type.

By formulation, 1 is powder. 2 have no formulation listed.

Prices and shade ranges

Prices start at $14 and reach $39.50. The lowest price is for Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation.

The widest shade range is R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation, with 54 shades. 2 of the 3 come in 40 or more shades.

Where this list comes from

Coverage and finish are taken from the details each retailer publishes for a product. Where a retailer gives none, they are read from the product's name and description. Preferences come from the claims each retailer lists (vegan, cruelty-free, oil-free, non-comedogenic, clean), the SPF in the product name, and the published ingredient list, which decides fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones and parabens. 6 foundations have no coverage listed and are left out of this list. 7 foundations have no finish listed and are left out of this list. 182 foundations have no cruelty-free claim and are left out of this list.

The default order is by number of reviews across the retailers that sell each product. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 has the most, with 919.