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Dark Foundation

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The right foundation can make all the difference when it comes to your skin. Whether you're looking for something that will cover up redness, highlight your features, or just give you a smooth canvas on which to apply your makeup, here are some great options for dark foundations available today.

Fashion FairCrème to Powder Skin Foundation

Size: 0.46 oz/ 13 g·ITEM: 2476802

Color: Sensuous Sepia - deep with cool red undertones

76 Reviews

$55.50

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What it is: An opulent foundation that glides on like a silky cream and dries to a thin, elegant, second-skin powder finish.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Cream


Best For: Normal and Oily Skin


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Resorcinol: A skin brightener that helps fade the appearance of dark spots and even tone.

- Vitamin C: Evens tone, visibly reduces hyperpigmentation, and smooths skin.

- Turmeric: Soothes irritation and helps heal and brighten the skin.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, 


CLINIQUEBeyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer

Size: 0.51 oz/ 14.5 g·ITEM: 2021210

Color: Cream Chamois

36 Reviews

$52.00

This is a pretty good foundation as far as powders go; not full coverage but definitely covers redness and unevenness, it is surprisingly hydrating and leaves a nice finish on the skin (kind of glowy, not super matte). ...I had purchased this foundation previously and loved it. The color was a perfect match for my skin (so hard to find) and the coverage looked natural but was enough to hide dark circles or the occasional blemish.

What it is: A full-coverage powder foundation and concealer in one with a unique, dual-sided sponge for easy on-the-go application.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Matte

Formulation: Pressed powder

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.

What Else You Need to Know: This product is non-acnegenic, dermatologist-tested, ophthalmologist-tested, and allergy-tested. It’s 100 percent free of fragrance and oil, and is sweat and humidity resistant with up to eight hours of wear.

Charlotte TilburyAirbrush Flawless Blurring & Matte Full Coverage Foundation

Size: 1 oz/30 mL·ITEM: 2891067

Color: 12 Neutral - tan with neutral undertones

743 Reviews

$70.50

This foundation is different from some other products I have tried. ...Visually improves the overage balance of my complexion, helps blur my skin imperfection (pores, fine lines and dark circles) Has a beautiful natural looking matte finish which isn’t too flat, just need to grab one shade darker.

What it is: A 3D matte, not flat, blurring foundation that delivers up to 24 hours of full coverage and shine control.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Matte

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Biomimetic Second-Skin Tech: Long-lasting wear for waterproof, transfer-proof, life-proof coverage.
- Powder Blur AIRTech: Smooths and blurs to quickly minimize the look of lines, wrinkles, and pores.
- Phytoyouth Essence: Targets visible signs of aging including fine lines and uneven skin texture.

What Else You Need to Know: This light-as-air, seven-in-one foundation targets blemishes, redness, visible pores, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin, and dark circles all in one pump.

Iconic LondonSuper Smoother Blurring Skin Tint

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2609048

Color: Neutral Rich

154 Reviews

$43.50

Love this texture!! Dries darker than it is. Had to go from light to fair...I had to return because the shade was far too dark for me. But it blends nicely and makes your skin look amazing!

What it is: A lightweight, ultra-hydrating skin tint that delivers a blurred and flawless, satin-matte, second-skin, long-wearing finish for up to 12 hours.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-Derived Amino Acids: Hydrate and condition skin for a smoother, plumper appearance.
- Pea Extract: Promotes skin elasticity and firmness.
- Peach Flower Extract: Protects skin against the harmful effects of free radicals.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Bridging the gap between skincare and makeup, this skin tint hydrates like a hero while delivering light to medium cov

Estée LauderNEW Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lightweight Matte Foundation with 36H Wear

Size: 1 oz/30 mL·ITEM: 2937720

Color: 5W2 Rich Caramel - deep with warm yellow undertones

6.8K Reviews

$67.00

What it is: A more buildable, breathable version of the iconic foundation you love—now with a new, full-of-life matte finish and up to 36-hour wear and oil control.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Matte


Formulation: 
Liquid


Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Oiliness, and Pores


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid: Deliver up to 72 hours of hydration.

- Niacinamide and Brown Algae Extract: Target skin’s natural oil production over time.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one

CLINIQUEEven Better Clinical™ Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

Size: 1.0 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2422624

Color: WN 122 Clove - deep, warm-neutral undertones

203 Reviews

$62.00

good but dark...One of the employees there said she tried it too and found it to run dark. Still a good foundation though....My new favorite everyday and occasion foundation...The only downside I have is that the colors run dark. I got vanilla, I am a neutral light medium.

What it is: A 24-hour, full-coverage foundation that quickly perfects with a matte finish, plus visibly improves skin with three-serum technology.

Coverage: Full

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

Skin Type: Oily and Combination

SPF: 25

Highlighted Ingredients:
- UP302 and Vitamin C: Visibly reduces dark spots and uneven skin tone.
- Salicylic Acid: Re-texturizes skin‘s appearance.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plumps skin for a more youthful look.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES.

What Else You Need to Know: This oil-free foundation provides full coverage and a matte finish for up to 24 hou

MAKE UP FOR EVERMatte Velvet Skin Full Coverage Foundation

Size: 1.01 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2106524

Color: R540 Dark Brown - for deep skin with golden undertones

2.1K Reviews

$54.00

It’s a great full coverage foundation. I didn’t receive my correct shade but it still covered my dark spots. ...All my dark spots and acne scars are covered!

What it is: A full-coverage, waterproof foundation that provides a velvety-matte finish and up to 24 hours of wear.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Matte

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

What Else You Need to Know: This foundation is ideal for normal-to-oily skin types and provides full coverage. It is formulated with flexi-fit complex technology to deliver oil-absorbing powders that ensure shine control and up to 24 hours of wear that doesn't cake, flake, or fade.

ONE/SIZE by Patrick StarrrTurn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2801058

Color: Medium Dark 35 NG - medium dark, neutral golden undertones

711 Reviews

$61.00

For starters, the colors are so off, especially for the medium-dark category. I wear Dark Deep 15 GO and even though the value of the color “matches” my skin, the olive undertone doesn’t. ...I really love this foundation. The color is a little darker than I expected but I worked with it.

What it is: A long-wear, waterproof, sweatproof foundation formulated with only 16 ingredients that gives full coverage and maximum comfort to visibly blur and smooth without clogging pores.

Coverage: Full

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lauryl Lysine: An amino acid that prevents makeup breakdown and provides water and sweat resistance.
- Alkane Complex: 100 percent plant-derived emollients replace silicone for a smooth feel.
- Rice Silk Powder: Blurs skin with a soft-focus effect.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS

LYS BeautyTriple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick

Size: 0.25 oz / 7.2 g·ITEM: 2796753

Color: TG7 - tan sand - tan/olive skin with golden undertones

459 Reviews

$39.00

Used this product as a bronzing stick and as a foundation when I wanted to go darker, but the stick started melting and broke off while using after only a few uses. ...MN3 is a little dark for me but I make it work (not this much darker on my face)

What it is: An ingredient-rich skin tint stick enhances complexion to help visibly even skin, while concealing the look of any blemishes or uneven tone with just one swipe.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Stick


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Green Tea Extract: Soothes and hydrates skin while reducing redness.

- Watermelon Seed Extract: Retains skin’s moisture levels for a healthy, radiant look.

- Rosehip Oil: Is an antioxidant-rich ingredient with vitamins A, C, and E that visibly reduces dark spots and improves moisture levels.

Estée LauderFuturist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 with Vitamin E

Size: 1.2 fl oz/ 35 mL·ITEM: 2324390

Color: 7N2 Rich Amber - extra deep with warm golden undertones

709 Reviews

$73.00

Everything is great except it oxidized in the tube. 1N0 initially was a little bit too light for me. 2 months later, it becomes a slightly darker than my skin tone. I hope it will not get any darker...I'm not sure if it was Shade Finder that went wrong, or what happened, but this foundation was SO dark on me. I'm fair-light with yellow undertones, and when foundations are usually labeled as such, they match well.

What it is: A flawless foundation with breathable coverage and a radiant finish—powered with Estée Lauder skincare to hydrate, soothe, and protect.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: Radiant


Formulation: Liquid


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


SPF: SPF 45


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Chia Seed Extract: Nourishes.

- Probiotic Technology: Soothes.

- IonCharged Water: Hydrates.

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“This is a pretty good foundation as far as powders go; not full coverage but definitely covers redness and unevenness, it is surprisingly hydrating and leaves a nice finish on the skin (kind of glowy, not super matte”
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“This is a great winter foundation for women with brown skin tones. Matte finish and feels very light on the skin”
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“[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] My most used skin tint this summer it is extremely light weight it gives your skin a beautiful glow doesn’t highlight the texture and it stays beautiful throughout the day”
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“I was wear Clinique Redness Reduction before. All my past foundations PALE in comparison. My skin has behaved better since wearing this”
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“This foundation stick is long lasting and equally hydrating. it provides all day coverage without drying out the skin”

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