COMPARISON | Foundations
This is a quick reference guide for product reviews. The comparison is NOT comprehensive but rather highlights the most identifiable brands per product type. Brands were chosen based on my personal collection and are most relatable to existing readership.
This is a quick reference guide for product reviews. The comparison is NOT comprehensive but rather highlights the most identifiable brands per product type. Brands were chosen based on my personal collection and are most relatable to existing readership.
Brand
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Product / Size / Price*
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Comparison*
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M∙A∙C
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Matchmaster SPF 15 Foundation
 |
Value:
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$27.50 per ounce, mid-end brand
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Finish:
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Demi-matte
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Formula:
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Broad Spectrum SPF 15
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Coverage:
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Medium - Buildable
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1.2 oz
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$33
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Shade Range:
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14 shades, light to deep dark
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Packaging:
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Glass bottle, built-in pump
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M∙A∙C
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Studio Fix Fluid Foundation
 |
Value:
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$27 per ounce, mid-end brand
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Finish:
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Natural-matte
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Formula:
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Broad Spectrum SPF 15
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Coverage:
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Medium to Full - Buildable
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1.0
oz
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$27
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Shade Range:
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37 shades, light to deep dark
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Packaging:
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Glass bottle, pump sold separately ($8)
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M∙A∙C
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Pro Longwear SPF 10 Foundation
 |
Value:
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$30 per ounce, mid-end brand
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Finish:
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Matte
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Formula:
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Long-wear, oil control
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Coverage:
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Sheer to Medium - Buildable
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1.0
oz
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$30
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Shade Range:
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17 shades, light to dark
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Packaging:
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Glass bottle, built-in pump
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Make Up For Ever
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Mat Velvet + Foundation
 |
Value:
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$36 per ounce, mid-to-high end
brand
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Finish:
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Matte
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Formula:
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Shine controlling, oil-free, water-resistant, long-wear
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Coverage:
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Medium to Full - Buildable
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1.0
oz
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$36
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Shade Range:
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16 shades, light to dark
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Packaging:
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Plastic squeeze-tube
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Make Up For Ever
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HD Invisible Cover Foundation
 |
Value:
|
$42 per ounce, mid-to-high end
brand
|
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Finish:
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Matte
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Formula:
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Oil-free, soft-focus HD effect
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Coverage:
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Medium to Full - Buildable
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1.0
oz
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$42
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Shade Range:
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25 shades, light to deep dark
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Packaging:
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Hard plastic bottle, built-in pump
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NARS
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Sheer Glow Foundation
 |
Value:
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$42 per ounce, mid-to-high end
brand
|
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Finish:
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Satin/Glowy
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Formula:
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Hydrating, brightening properties
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Coverage:
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Sheer to Medium - Buildable
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1.0
oz
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$42
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Shade Range:
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16 shades, light to medium dark
|
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Packaging:
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Glass bottle, pump sold separately ($6)
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Tarte
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Amazonian
Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation
 |
Value:
|
$22 per ounce, mid-to-high end
brand
|
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Finish:
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Natural/Satin matte
|
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Formula:
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Long-wear, waterproof, Broad Spectrum SPF 15
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Coverage:
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Medium to Full - Buildable
|
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1.7 oz
|
$38
|
Shade Range:
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8 shades, light to medium dark
|
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Packaging:
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Plastic squeeze-tube
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Tarte
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Maracuja Miracle Foundation |
Value:
|
$42 per ounce, mid-to-high end
brand
|
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Finish:
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Natural/Satin matte
|
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Formula:
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Long-wear, oil-based, Broad Spectrum SPF 15
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Coverage:
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Medium to Full - Buildable
|
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1.0 oz
|
$42
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Shade Range:
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10 shades, light to medium dark
|
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Packaging:
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Glass bottle, built-in pump
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Lancôme
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Teint Idole Ultra Foundation |
Value:
|
$45 per ounce, high end brand
|
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Finish:
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Natural matte
|
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Formula:
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Long-wear, oil-free, Broad Spectrum SPF 15
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Coverage:
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Medium to Full - Buildable
|
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1.0 oz
|
$45
|
Shade Range:
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28 shades, light to deep dark
|
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Packaging:
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Glass bottle, built-in pump
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Urban
Decay
|
Naked Foundation |
Value:
|
$38 per ounce, high end brand
|
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Finish:
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Demi matte
|
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Formula:
|
Soft-focus effect
|
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Coverage:
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Medium to Full - Buildable
|
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1.0 oz
|
$38
|
Shade Range:
|
18 shades, light to deep dark
|
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Packaging:
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Hard plastic bottle, built-in pump
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Guerlain
|
Lingerie De Peau Foundation |
Value:
|
$58 per ounce, high end brand
|
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Finish:
|
Natural matte
|
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Formula:
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Long-wear, oil-free, Broad Spectrum SPF 15
|
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Coverage:
|
Medium to Full - Buildable
|
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1.0 oz
|
$58
|
Shade Range:
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28 shades, light to deep dark
|
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Packaging:
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Glass bottle, built-in pump
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Bobbi
Brown
|
Skin Foundation |
Value:
|
$47 per ounce, high end brand
|
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Finish:
|
Natural/Satin matte
|
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Formula:
|
Long-wear, Broad Spectrum SPF 15
|
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Coverage:
|
Sheer to Medium - Buildable
|
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1.0 oz
|
$47
|
Shade Range:
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19 shades, light to dark
|
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Packaging:
|
Glass bottle, built-in pump
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Neutrogena
|
Healthy Skin Foundation |
Value:
|
$12.99 per ounce, low end brand
|
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Finish:
|
Satin/Glowy
|
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Formula:
|
Lightweight, Broad Spectrum SPF 20
|
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Coverage:
|
Sheer to Medium - Buildable
|
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1.0 oz
|
$12.99
|
Shade Range:
|
12 shades, light to dark
|
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Packaging:
|
Glass bottle, no pump
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Revlon
|
ColorStay SPF 15 Foundation
 |
Value:
|
$11.99 per ounce, low end brand
|
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Finish:
|
Satin/Glowy or Matte
|
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Formula:
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Long wear, oil-free, Broad Spectrum SPF 6
|
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Coverage:
|
Sheer to Medium - Buildable
|
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1.0
oz
|
$11.99
|
Shade Range:
|
20 shades, light to dark
|
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Packaging:
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Glass bottle, no pump
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Chanel
|
Perfection Lumière Foundation |
Value:
|
$58 per ounce, high end brand
|
|
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Finish:
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Natural/Satin matte
|
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Formula:
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Long-wear, oil-free, Broad Spectrum SPF 10
|
|||
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Coverage:
|
Sheer to Medium - Buildable
|
|||
|
1.0 oz
|
$55
|
Shade Range:
|
20 shades, light to dark
|
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Packaging:
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Glass bottle, built-in pump
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*References - Brand website, Sephora, MAC and/or Ulta (January 2012)
Hi, Would love to know your shades in all these foundations you reviewed as I am an NC45 myself but looking for alternatives.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
-Jessica
Ditto the above comment.please post your shades. I am also an NC 45 and your very comprehensive table would be a great reference for NC 45s who want to try other foundations but are unable to be colour matched to the foundations in person.
ReplyDeleteIs it possible for you to post your shades in the brands you mentioned above as a reference point. Thanks
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