Matte foundations for normal skin

Type, coverage and formulation

By type, 18 are foundation and 2 are skin tint.

By coverage, 11 are full coverage, 6 are medium coverage and 2 are buildable coverage.

By formulation, 7 are powder, 6 are liquid and 3 are stick. 4 have no formulation listed.

Prices and shade ranges

Prices start at $6.99 and reach $54. Half of the 20 foundations are listed at $38 or less. The lowest price is for Essence Foundation Stick.

The widest shade range is Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation, with 50 shades. 8 of the 20 come in 40 or more shades.

Where this list comes from

Finish and skin type 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. 7 foundations have no finish listed and are left out of this list. 25 foundations have no skin type listed and are left out of this list. 191 foundations have no vegan claim and are left out of this list.

The default order is by number of reviews across the retailers that sell each product. Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation has the most, with 5,909.