Medium coverage foundations
82 foundations from 63 brands2,146 shades · $6.99–$72
Compare medium coverage foundations by type, finish, skin type and formulation.
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82 medium coverage foundations, No drying alcohol, most reviewed, page 1 of 2
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15
Natural · Powder
$39.50
30 shades
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15
Matte · Powder
$29–$39.50
32 shades
MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick
Natural · Stick
$38
30 shades
bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20
Natural · Serum
$22
2 shades
About medium coverage foundations
Type, finish, skin type and formulation
By type, 74 are foundation and 8 are skin tint.
By finish, 49 are natural finish, 17 are matte and 14 are radiant. 2 have no finish listed.
By skin type, 61 are listed for combination skin, 60 are listed for normal skin and 55 are listed for dry skin. A foundation can be listed for more than one skin type. 5 have no skin type listed.
By formulation, 34 are liquid, 13 are stick and 11 are powder. 17 have no formulation listed.
Prices and shade ranges
Prices start at $6.99 and reach $72. Half of the 82 foundations are listed at $40 or less. The lowest price is for Essence Foundation Stick.
The widest shade range is Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation, with 58 shades. 13 of the 82 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. 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. 14 foundations have no ingredient list and no alcohol-free claim and are left out of this list.
The default order is by number of reviews across the retailers that sell each product. e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation has the most, with 40,486.