Buildable coverage foundations
20 foundations from 19 brands480 shades · $10.92–$69
Compare buildable coverage foundations by type, finish, skin type and formulation.
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20 buildable coverage foundations, No drying alcohol, Paraben-free, 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, 18 are foundation and 2 are skin tint.
By finish, 9 are natural finish, 6 are matte and 3 are radiant. 1 has no finish listed.
By skin type, 17 are listed for normal skin, 16 are listed for dry skin and 15 are listed for oily skin. A foundation can be listed for more than one skin type. 1 has no skin type listed.
By formulation, 3 are liquid, 3 are stick and 2 are powder. 9 have no formulation listed.
Prices and shade ranges
Prices start at $10.92 and reach $69. Half of the 20 foundations are listed at $39 or less. The lowest price is for Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid.
The widest shade range is R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation, with 54 shades. 2 of the 20 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. 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. Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation has the most, with 5,031.