Medium coverage foundations
95 foundations from 66 brands2,620 shades · $6.99–$72
Compare medium coverage foundations by type, finish, skin type and formulation.
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95 medium coverage foundations, Paraben-free, 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
Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation
Radiant · Liquid
$52
53 shades
About medium coverage foundations
Type, finish, skin type and formulation
By type, 86 are foundation and 9 are skin tint.
By finish, 56 are natural finish, 20 are matte and 17 are radiant. 2 have no finish listed.
By skin type, 72 are listed for normal skin, 70 are listed for combination skin and 65 are listed for dry skin. A foundation can be listed for more than one skin type. 5 have no skin type listed.
By formulation, 46 are liquid, 14 are stick and 10 are powder. 18 have no formulation listed.
Prices and shade ranges
Prices start at $6.99 and reach $72. Half of the 95 foundations are listed at $42 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. 19 of the 95 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. 13 foundations have no ingredient list and no paraben-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.