Which are the Best Foundations for Full Coverage?
Post last updated: 29/03/2023
Whether you want to completely cover up blemishes, scarring and pigmentation or you're going on a night out and want a base that stays put,
With the exception of maturer skin, all skin types can wear a full coverage foundation, however it is especially good for people with acne, pigmentation or blemishes they want covering up. As these high coverage foundations can feel heavy, it is recommended to moisturise and prime your skin to get a natural and even looking finish.
Our Picks of the Best Coverage Foundations
- NARS Cosmetics All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation
- Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Liquid Foundation
- Maybelline Superstay Active Wear Full Coverage 30H Liquid Foundation
- L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32hr Matte Cover rFoundation
- Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation
- Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup
- MAC Studio Fix Fluid
- NYX Professional Makeup Total Control Drop Foundation
- Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation
- Sleek MakeUP Lifeproof Foundation
- Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation
The Best Long-lasting Foundations For All Day Wear
Discover our edit of the best long-lasting foundations for 2019, which help to keep your complexion flawless and perfect all throughout the day and night.
Which foundations give the best coverage for your skin type?
To help you find your perfect formula, we've curated a list of the most loved and best high coverage foundations for all skin types and tones.
NARS Cosmetics All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation
Create the perfect, flawless base with NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation. The highly pigmented, ultra-lightweight formula glides onto the skin delivering full yet natural looking coverage which stays in place all day. Oil-free and so blendable, the foundation is perfect for combination and oily skin types, keeping oils at bay without looking dry or heavy. Apply with your fingers for full coverage which looks natural on the skin. A great full coverage lightweight foundation!
Perfect for: a natural finish Skin Type: Combination and oily skin
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Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Liquid Foundation
Beautifully matte and long-lasting, YSL All Hours Foundation is the perfect full coverage foundation for oily skin to slightly oily complexions. With up to 24 hours of wear, the foundation is water and sweat resistant, looking as perfect at the end of the night as when you first applied it. Formulated with a rich concentration of fine pigments, All Hours smooths over imperfections and pigmentation for a flawless finish without looking heavy or cakey on your skin. A great full coverage matte foundation!
Perfect for: a flawless finish Skin Type: Oily skin
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Maybelline Superstay Active Wear Full Coverage 30H Liquid Foundation
Without creating a 'mask' feel on your skin, Maybelline Superstay Foundation creates an even complexion, covering blemishes and imperfections completely. The hydrating foundation looks so natural on the skin and lasts all day with up to 30-hour wear and a breathable, sweat-resistant finish. With hyaluronic acid to resist dryness, this Maybelline foundation is the perfect day-time full coverage all day foundation.
Perfect for: all budgets Skin Type: All Read what our customers have to say here
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RRP: £11.99Current price: £7.15
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32hr Matte Cover Foundation
With a high-pigment concentration, the L'Oréal Paris Infallible Matte Foundation creates a flawless base in just one layer. The waterproof formula glides onto the skin, keeping oils at bay with a matte but not flat finish, thanks to added niacinamide. Providing up to 32-hours of full matte coverage, the long-wear foundation promotes a shine-proof finish, equipped with added SPF25 to help protect from UV rays.
Perfect for: a shine free finish Skin Type: oily skin
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RRP: £11.99Current price: £10.79
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup
The iconic Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup still promises the best foundation coverage for perfected, flawless skin. Through heat, humidity and your day-to-day activities, the foundation will stay in place and look just as perfect throughout the day as it does when first applied in the morning. With an added bonus of SPF10, the foundation also protects your skin against environmental aggressors and UV rays.
Perfect for: high coverage Skin Type: All Read what our customers have to say here
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RRP: £39.50Current price: £29.63
MAC Studio Fix Fluid
Smooth over pores and cover imperfections with MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation. The oil-free formula works to keep shine at bay, creating a beautifully balanced complexion with a matte finish. Enriched with Vitamin E and Silica, Studio Fix applies so smoothly to the skin when applied with either with your fingers, a sponge or a brush. Heat, water and sweat resistant, the foundation will stay in place and look perfect all day long.
Perfect for: face & body Skin Type: All Read what our customers have to say here
NYX Professional Makeup Total Control Drop Foundation
With a water-like texture that can be built up to a full coverage on the skin, NYX Professional Makeup Total Control Drop Foundation is suitable for all skin types and beautifully covers any imperfections. The creamy-matte finish looks natural on the skin, not looking heavy or cakey on the skin like many high coverage products. Apply two thin layers to create a flawless base which lasts.
Perfect for: a controlled coverage Skin Type: All
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Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation
Silky and weightless, Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation remains comfortable on the skin despite its flawless, total coverage finish. With true-to-skin pigments, the foundation reflects light to enhance the natural contours and dimensions of your face. Disguising redness and imperfections, your complexion will be balanced and mattified with a natural radiance.
Perfect for: long wearing Skin Type: Sensitive skin prone to redness Read what our customers have to say here
Sleek MakeUP Lifeproof Foundation
Achieve a picture-perfect complexion with Sleek MakeUP Lifeproof Foundation. With such a diverse shade range, Lifeproof flatters everyone and smooths over texture and imperfections to create a flawless base which lasts for hours. Infused with soft-focus powders, the foundation helps to control oils and minimise the appearance of fine lines, leaving behind a gorgeous full coverage finish which looks just like skin.
Perfect for: a smooth complexion Skin Type: Combination, oily and mature skin
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Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation
Conceal all imperfections and create a flawless base with Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation. With a light, creamy texture, the foundation is so blendable and buffs seamlessly into the skin to create a streak-free, radiant base. SPF15 shields the skin from environmental aggressors helping to prevent any damage to your skin whilst the beautiful coverage perfects your complexion for a natural-looking, matte base.
Perfect for: a perfect, streak-free coverage Skin Type: All Read what our customers have to say here
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