The 9 Best Full-Coverage Foundations to Try This Fall

by Nikki Brown
Oct 14, 2017 at 10:00 am EDT

Oct 14, 2017 at 10:00 am EDT

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If summer is synonymous with tinted moisturizer and barely-there concealer, then fall’s makeup match is definitely full-coverage foundation. For some, a buildable formula is the quickest and easiest way to disguise pesky blemishes. For others, a creamy foundation is nothing more than a security blanket against the harsher elements of a cold season.

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Wherever you fall on the spectrum, we guarantee any of these top-rated formulas will become your new obsession. From tried-and-true cult favorites to new kids on the block, see our favorite skin-saving full-coverage foundations, ahead.

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Best Full Coverage Foundations to Try | Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Foundation

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Devoted customers have waxed poetic about its wildly popular brow products, and now, they’re obsessing over the brand’s creamy foundation. If you fall into the oily or combination skin categories, the buildable formula (available in 30 shades) leaves a beautiful matte finish. (Sephora, $25)

Best Full Coverage Foundations to Try | black|Up Full Coverage Cream Foundation

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Created with deeper skin tones in mind, this French favorite covers up dark spots, acne scars and other severe blemishes with just one swipe. Remember to swap it out when you’re headed somewhere tropical since it isn’t waterproof. $43.50 (black|Up, $43.50)

Best Full Coverage Foundations to Try | Dermablend Cover Creme Full Coverage Foundation

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Besides the built-in sun protection (SPF 30 to be exact), this 16-hour-wear formula is fragrance-free and allergy-tested. In short, it’s a godsend for sensitive skin types. (Dermablend, $39)

Best Full Coverage Foundations to Try | Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

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When it comes to Rihanna’s first foray into beauty, the hype is so real. Yes, this second skin foundation is available in a whopping 40 different shades, but don’t forget about the climate-adaptive technology that’ll keep your face free of sweat. (Sephora, $34)

Best Full Coverage Foundations to Try | Kat Von D Lock It Foundation

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You’ll be hard-pressed to find a bad review of the hero product in Kat Von D’s cruelty-free product line. Since the formula is so highly pigmented, all you need is a small dollop to create full coverage all over your face. The bottle’s airtight design also ensures the formula won’t thin out over time. (Kat Von D Beauty, $35)

Best Full Coverage Foundations to Try | L'Oreal Paris Infallible Total Cover Foundation

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If you’re on a tight budget and want coverage that won’t drain your bank account, this drugstore brand is packed with pigment that’ll disguise any random breakout that comes your way. (Target, $9.19)

Best Full Coverage Foundations to Try | Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation

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Available in liquid or stick form, this makeup artist-approved foundation is also available in 40 different shades and tested under professional lenses, ensuring that your selfies stay on point. (Make Up For Ever, $43)

Best Full Coverage Foundations to Try | Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Full Coverage Foundation

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Consider this velvety, SPF-infused foundation a nourishing blanket for the skin. Amazonian clay is known for providing moisture to dry layers without stripping the skin or clogging the pores. (Ulta, $39)

Best Full Coverage Foundations to Try | Urban Decay All Nighter Liquid Foundation

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The name says it all. Next time you’re headed out for a night on the town, coat your skin in this waterproof formula that dries into a semi-matte finish and controls oil. (Urban Decay, $40)