A foundation is a creamy, liquid, or powdery substance that is used to create a smooth surface on your face, hide uneven skin tones, or set it up for makeup application. Foundation is used to hide blemishes, bruises, birthmarks, and other skin discolorations. Here are some of the best foundations for dark spots available today.

Size: 0.22 oz / 6.3 g·ITEM: 2681211
Color: 26 - medium skin with warm undertones
$54.00
I have really bad dark spots from post acne and just one layer of this foundation covers those dark spots perfectly, I don't even need to spot conceal as I usually would do. ...This foundation stick is so awesome! It covers my dark spots and creates a flawless finish!
What it is: A buttery-soft, buildable, and lightweight foundation stick that evens out skin tone and leaves your skin with a natural glow.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Stick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aloe Vera Extract: Supports collagen production and visibly improves elasticity.
- Vitamin E: An antioxidant that facilitates skin hydration.
- Apricot Butter: Helps nurture, revitalize, and soften skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil,

Size: 0.88 oz/ 26 mL·ITEM: 2133387
Color: Bronzé - medium warm beige
$53.00
This is my holy grail foundation! I have a lot of dark spots on my face from acne scarring and this covers them all well.
Coverage:
✔ Medium
Skin type:
✔ Normal
✔ Combination
✔ Oily
Finish:
✔ Matte
What it is:
A lightweight, oil-free foundation that creates a second-skin effect.
What it does:
This oil-free, long-wearing foundation applies silky-smooth, leaving skin feeling soft, hydrated, and comfortable. Perfect for all skin types, it offers shine-free, medium, buildable coverage, helping to blur imperfections, fine lines, pores, and signs of fatigue. Skin is left looking flawless, even, and softly matte.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

Size: 0.46 oz/ 13 g·ITEM: 2476802
Color: Sensuous Sepia - deep with cool red undertones
$55.50
I really like the coverage and finish of this foundation. I got the lightest shade but it’s still a little dark for me. ...It is a very lightweight foundation so you would need to conceal blemishes and dark spots, it is perfect to wear everyday and it is an easy travel.
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,

ITEM: 1160456
Color: WN 114 Golden - deep, warm-neutral undertones
$53.00
What it is: A dermatologist-developed foundation that create a brighter skin tone, while its creamy formula hydrates and smooths the look of skin.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Cream
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
SPF: SPF 15
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.

Size: .23 oz·ITEM: 2743961
Color: Cacao - rich (warm)
$52.00
The best foundation/concealer stick ever!!...This is my all time favourite foundation/concealer stick. The shade bone is a perfect match to my skin tone. ...Doesn't deliver enough coverage to completely tackle my very dark under eye circles but can used in a pinch or for touchups.
What it is: A buildable, lightweight complexion stick that can be used as a foundation or a concealer for easy, natural-looking coverage on the go.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Stick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Fatty Acids: Condition skin and lock in moisture.
- Sea Daffodil Extract: Diminishes the look of dark spots and pigmentation.

ITEM: 2548089
Color: Dark 3 - dark, rosy undertones
$47.50
It exploded during my flight which hasn’t happened to me with other foundations in the past. It is very thick foundation, which doesn’t necessarily make it pliable...i have dark spots on my face and a bit of texture so using this with its creamy consistency is so nice for days I just want overall coverage.
What it is: A hybrid foundation with up to all-day wear that blurs skin, visibly minimizes oil, and boosts hydration.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Japanese White Rose Stem Cells: Quickly improve the appearance of skin tone and visibly minimize oil over time.
- Skin-Like Treated Pigments: Rapidly blur and feel like skin.
- Avocado and Mango Hydra-Blend: Boosts hydration for smooth-feeling skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This versatile formula combines the coverage of a foundation with the benefits of a BB cream.

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2801108
Color: Medium Dark 40 G - medium dark, golden undertones
$61.00
I absolutely loved this foundation!!! It was the perfect color for me and it blended so well! ...Beautiful foundation...Love the soft matte finish that lightly covers my oily spots.
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

$43.50
Although I do not have 'perfect' skin, I love this as a base with concealer for my dark spots and blemishes. It's reminiscent of Estee Lauder's Double Wear Sheer before they changed (ruined) the formula and got rid of many shades. ...I apply this tint after my Iconic primer to get the perfect look, natural, covers my dark spots, the scent is delicious. I am in love with this liquid foundation
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

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2435733
Color: DPG1 - mocha - dark brown skin with golden undertones
$32.50
This is my new holy grail foundation. I have the hardest time finding foundations that match my very fair skin and sit well on very dry skin. ...For the price this is not a bad foundation however I will be returning it. It does not stay on very well at all, it breaks up on oily areas, and it sticks to dry spots.
What it is: A luxuriously clean, skincare-infused serum foundation with buildable, light-to-medium coverage in an array of shades.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng): A powerful herb that combats skin stress and visible signs of aging.
- Turmeric: Provides antioxidant protection and visibly brightens, evens, and soothes skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Infuses the skin with intensive hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This formula will satisfy your skincare and foundation fix at the same time.

Size: 1.0 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2422772
Color: WN 12 Meringue - very fair, warm-neutral undertones
$65.00
Itchy, patchy, but DARK SPOTS FADED...So, whatever, another foundation bites the dust. But a few days later I noticed my dark age spots were fading. ...It glides on, doesn't clog my pores, works on diminishing dark spots. Loves my skin!
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









