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With brands like Glossier taking a minimalist approach to makeup, we’re seeing the “no makeup makeup look” take over. And while some are loving BB creams and CC creams, others couldn’t imagine using just a barely-there foundation. Some of us prefer a little more coverage, and that’s okay. People turn to the beauty industry to look and feel like the best versions of themselves, and if you get that wearing a fuller-coverage foundation, you’re in good company—medium-to-full coverage foundations dominate Sephora’s best sellers.
Whether you’re looking to better cover blemishes or dark spots, need your makeup to last all night long, or just love a fierce finish, a foundation with more coverage is your friend.
The top medium-to-full coverage foundations to buy at Sephora
1. Fenty Beauty PRO FILT’R SOFT MATTE LONGWEAR FOUNDATION, $35
With 50 shades, this matte foundation rocked the beauty world in 2018. This long-lasting foundation is made with climate-adaptive technology to help it stand up against sweat and humidity. Because of it’s buildable medium-to-full coverage formula, one Well+Good editor says it can make your skin feel more radiant on a good day, but also give you maximum coverage when you need it.
2. Armani Beauty LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION, $64
This buildable medium coverage foundation is made with Micro-fil technology pigments, which lay flat allowing for a second-skin effect. It’s in a natural finish, which is especially perfect if you have dry skin and want full coverage in a non-drying formula.
3. Lancôme TEINT IDOLE ULTRA WEAR FOUNDATION, $47
Long-wearing and transfer-resistant, this foundation will stay put. It comes in a velvety-matte, medium buildable formula to give you a natural looking glow.
4. Estée Lauder DOUBLE WEAR STAY-IN-PLACE FOUNDATION, $34
My mom has been wearing this foundation for as long as I can remember, and for good reason. It’s long-wearing, transfer-resistant and easy to build.
5. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation, $44
This long-wear foundation has a matte finish, but also contains ingredients to keep your skin hydrated. It’s lightweight, sweat-proof, humidity-proof, waterproof, and transfer-resistant.
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If you haven’t already, here’s how to upgrade your foundation for winter and these are the best hydrating foundations.
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