Full-coverage foundations are a godsend for those who want to even out skin tone, camouflage blemishes, and achieve a flawless finish.
However, the quest for perfect coverage often leads to foundations that feel heavy and cakey on the skin. This can be frustrating, especially in warmer weather when you want your makeup to feel light and breathable.
The good news is that you don’t have to sacrifice coverage for comfort! We’ve searched high and low to find 15 of the best full-coverage foundations in a variety of finishes, from natural satin to radiant, dewy and long-lasting matte.
Full-coverage Foundations: Satin Finish
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation
No one does the airbrushed effect like Charlotte Tilbury. If you want to cover all your blemishes and pores but still maintain a skin-like finish, the Airbrush Flawless Foundation is the way to go.
Formulated with hydrating ingredients typically found in skincare, this foundation creates a radiant sheen on your skin all day—perfect for those with dry skin!
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation retails for S$82 and is available on sephora.sg.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup SPF 10 Foundation
The Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place foundation will do what it promises — stay in place!
It’s resistant to water, sweat, heat, and humidity, great for a night out or a long day in the sun. It also comes with SPF10 for added sun protection, but that doesn’t mean you should skip your regular sunscreen.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup SPF 10 Foundation retails for S$82 and is available on sephora.sg.
KVD Beauty Good Apple Full-Coverage Serum Foundation
Who says a full-coverage foundation has to feel heavy on the skin? KVD’s Beauty Good Apple Full-Coverage Serum Foundation begs to differ.
Just one pump is enough to cover dark eye circles and acne scars across your entire face, all while offering a lightweight and natural finish.
Skincare-infused makeup is all the rage now and Beauty Good Apple Full-Coverage Serum Foundation is on top of its game, with apple extract infused in its serum-like formulation.
KVD Beauty Good Apple Full-Coverage Serum Foundation retails for S$65 and is available on sephora.sg.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation
With an impressive range of 67 shades, the MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid is undoubtedly the trailblazer of inclusivity in foundation shades.
That’s not all there is to this cult-favourite foundation: it is formulated with an oil-control technology that makes it great for lasting long-wear—just what we need in Singapore’s humidity.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation retails for S$73 and is available on sephora.sg.
Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation
A decent variety of skin tone shades is expected for a good foundation. Pat McGrath Labs took it up a notch and dove into the world of undertones, which is just as important when picking out the right foundation shade.
One coat of the Sublime Perfection Foundation is all you need to hide your blemishes and even out your skin tone. If you choose to layer it on for a fuller coverage, you can do so without worrying about it feeling heavy on the skin.
Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation retails for S$110 and is available on sephora.sg.
KVD Beauty Good Apple Skin-Perfecting Hydrating Foundation Balm
You’re probably no stranger to this TikTok-viral foundation balm that promises full coverage with just one swipe of your fingertips.
Don’t let the unconventional formulation of the KVD Beauty Good Apple Skin-Perfecting Hydrating Foundation Balm deter you from giving it a shot. It has all the benefits of your typical liquid foundation, safe for the messiness and spillage when it uncaps in your makeup pouch!
This foundation balm is infused with nourishing ingredients like apple extract and sodium hyaluronate, which helps to hydrate the skin.
KVD Beauty Good Apple Skin-Perfecting Hydrating Foundation Balm retails for S$65 and is available on sephora.sg.
Full-coverage Foundations: Dewy Finish
Dior Forever Skin Glow 24H Hydrating Radiant Foundation
There’s a common misconception that most full-coverage foundations come in a matte finish.
What many people don’t know is that you can achieve full coverage with a radiant and dewy finish too. Dior’s Forever Skin Glow Foundation is a good example of that.
If you have dry skin, you’d appreciate the natural glow this foundation offers. It creates an airbrushed effect on your skin without emphasising any dry patches.
Dior Forever Skin Glow 24H Hydrating Radiant Foundation retails for S$99 and is available on sephora.sg.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation
You might have already heard of the matte edition in Lancôme’s reliable Teint Idole Ultra Wear range. Now’s the time to meet its glowy and hydrating counterpart — the Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation.
Formulated with nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and mandelic acid, this all-in-one foundation aids in evening and firming your skin, all while providing full coverage that doesn’t cake up.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation retails for S$81 and is available on selfridges.com.
Makeup by Mario SurrealSkin Liquid Foundation
Fans of the dewy finish tend to shy away from foundations that feel heavy on the skin. If you relate to that, you might want to check out Makeup by Mario’s SurrealSkin Liquid Foundation.
Despite offering full coverage, its moisturising formulation aids in plumping and hydrating the skin. This foundation might not be the most effective in keeping oil production at bay so it is probably better suited for combination or dry skin types.
Makeup by Mario SurrealSkin Liquid Foundation retails for S$82 and is available on sephora.sg.
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
We’re not sure what impressed us more about the NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation: its lasting long-wear abilities (NARS claims it can last for up till 16 hours!) or its remarkable high coverage that allows you to skip your concealer altogether.
If you prefer more radiant, natural foundation finishes, you might want to consider adding the Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation to your vanity.
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation retails for S$80 and is available on sephora.sg.
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Approved by celebrities, makeup artists, and editors around the globe. Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation blurs the look of fine lines and hyperpigmentation, and then some.
Its oil-free, glycerin-infused formula creates a silky-smooth, dewy finish that evens and brightens the skin.
While this product is suited to all skin types, it’s especially effective for mature skin.
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation retails for S$91 and is available on ishopchangi.com.
Full-coverage Foundations: Matte Finish
Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Liquid Foundation
Huda Beauty made an impressive debut in matte foundations with the #FauxFilter Liquid Foundation. Not only does it offer a flawless full coverage, but it is also waterproof, smudge-proof, sweat-proof and humidity-proof.
That’s not all: you can also trust this non-comedogenic and fragrance-free foundation to not clog your pores.
Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Liquid Foundation retails for S$67 and is available on sephora.sg.
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
The Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation is the ultimate versatile foundation.
With a buildable formula that can go from light to full coverage, one bottle is all you need to experiment with different looks and finishes. The best part? You don’t ever have to worry about your foundation getting cakey or flakey.
Fenty Beauty changed the game with its extensive shade range curated with the help of women who once struggled to find perfect matches for their skin tones in existing foundations. You can also trust in its staying power as a long-wear foundation.
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation retails for S$63 and is available on sephora.sg.
L’Oréal Paris Infallible 32hr Freshwear Liquid Foundation
You don’t always have to make a dent in your wallet for a reliable full-coverage foundation. An excellent budget-friendly option is the L’Oréal Paris Infallible 32hr Freshwear Liquid Foundation.
Not only does it feel lightweight, but it’s also waterproof, transfer-resistant, and suitable for all skin types, from sensitive to acne-prone to oily.
L’Oréal Paris Infallible 32hr Freshwear Liquid Foundation retails for S$20.50 and is available on lookfantastic.com.sg.
Maybelline Super Stay Hybrid Powder Foundation
Don’t be fooled by Maybelline Super Stay Hybrid Powder Foundation’s appearance. While it appears to have a powder-like formulation, it is said to feel like liquid when applied on your face.
It goes on the skin with a soft, mattifying finish that feels comfortable and lightweight, offering a full coverage in mere seconds.
Maybelline Super Stay Hybrid Powder Foundation retails for S$22 and is available on lookfantastic.com.sg.
