17 Full-Coverage Foundations That Are Anything But Cakey

While some people reach for a sheer skin tints or blendable BB creams to smooth and even their complexion, sometimes, you need a little more coverage. That’s why full coverage foundation exists. Maybe you feel most comfortable in high coverage for daily wear, or maybe, you keep one in your makeup arsenal for special occasions or certain full-face makeup looks. 

Either way, the good news is that gone are the days when wearing full coverage foundation meant having to endure a thick, cakey finish and obvious “I’m wearing makeup” look. Now, formulas have advanced to provide you with the coverage you need with the lightweight, skin-like finish you want. These innovative formulas help to camouflage common skin issues like acne, scarring, hyperpigmentation, dark circles, rosacea, and more.