Best Foundations Rated by the MakeupAlley Members

Mar/04/2025#Foundations, #Liquid Foundation, #Stick Foundation, #Cream Foundation, #Full Coverage, #Medium Coverage, #Sheer Coverage, #Matte, #Radiant, #Glowy, #Satin
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Whether you're a fan of a lightweight, barely-there finish or you love the full coverage glam, we've got you covered—literally!

We’re diving into the world of foundations with our top-rated picks that cater to all coverage preferences. From silky liquid formulas to creamy textures, versatile sticks, and airy powders, these member reviews will help you find your ideal match. Check out the products below to discover your new favorite foundation!

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The recommended products by MakeupAlley users for “Foundations”

18 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for CHANEL Sublimage Le Teint Foundation related to “Foundations”.

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CHANEL SublimageSqualaneGlycerinVitamin E
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EvaVic
What a complete surprise this thick and oily looking foundation is! One can easily have the misconception of an oily, unflattering mixture in the jar. But could I have been further from the truth?! T...Read more

About reviewer (1263 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

5 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for Haus Labs by Lady Gaga TRICLONE SKIN TECH MEDIUM COVERAGE FOUNDATION related to “Foundations”.

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Hyaluronic AcidCicaClean BeautyCelebrity/Influencer BrandsSqualaneGlycerinVitamin ERetinol
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MalibuMands
I hadn't worn foundation for years because nothing looked good on my dry skin & large pores, all made worse due to ongoing health issues and my combinaion of medication. However three of the foundatio...Read more

About reviewer (1785 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

HairGrey, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBlue

6 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for Dior Dior Forever Skin Perfect Multi-Use Foundation Stick related to “Foundations”.

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RetinolMulti-PurposeNon-ComedogenicPoresVitamin E
5.0
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Redwings11
Luxury foundation in a beautiful package, exactly what we’ve come to expect from Dior. The tube feels heavy but the foundation slides effortlessly across the skin, blends in seamlessly, can be sheere...Read more

About reviewer (1182 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

4 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for Kjaer Weis Invisible Touch Liquid Foundation related to “Foundations”.

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5.0
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Zetaflickan
Beautiful! Looks like skin (only a small amount needed). I used it way past the expiration date (years…) and had no problrms. 55 years, it doesn’t get caught in wrinkles, stays all day. I wish it had ...Read more

About reviewer (155 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesGray

13 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for Jones Road Face Pencil related to “Foundations”.

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DiscolorationDark Circles
5.0
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MsPsylocke
I have this in shade #1 neutral and use it with the WTF in Alabaster. I really like this pencil I can get into small areas of my face no problem. The shade matches my skin perfectly and I took the qui...Read more

About reviewer (1125 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

2 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for Maybelline New York Superstay Lumi-Matte Foundation related to “Foundations”.

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5.0
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ocarina
YES! Finally Maybelline has perfected the Superstay range (see my previous reviews for other, regretful purchases from the range). Lumi-Matte is a creamy liquid that applies perfectly with fingers or ...Read more

About reviewer (475 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel

8 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder related to “Foundations”.

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Black Owned Brands
4.0
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beddy
This is a must have for those with oily tzones and oily eyelids. I struggle with staying matte by midday because I am a greaseball. I have very greasy oily tzones and big pores on my cheeks so most m...Read more

About reviewer (742 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

20 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick related to “Foundations”.

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Clean Beauty
5.0
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julia178
The Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation is in my top two stick foundations, besides the Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick. Pros: - good color selection, for my light neutral skin I use 0 and N - b...Read more

About reviewer (743 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGray

4 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation related to “Foundations”.

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Clean BeautyVeganTranexamic AcidBakuchiolNon-ComedogenicDermatologically TestedCruelty FreeGlycerinSheer
4.0
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glitteratti1
Let’s get my skin facts out first. I’m old. But have used good skin care all my life so between good genes and decent care my skin looks darn good for my age. I’m a cosmetic junky, so I’m always tryin...Read more

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel

3 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Tech Cream-to-Powder Foundation related to “Foundations”.

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RetinolGlycerinVitamin E
5.0
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Lauermar
I started using original Studio Tech when it first came out. I think it was in the 1990s or early 2000s when Paris Hilton said she was using it. I have always been a fan. It's great for travel, I coul...Read more

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue

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