Best long-lasting foundations

Discover the top long-lasting foundations designed to keep your complexion flawless all day. Our selection features options for every skin type, from oily to dry and mature skin, ensuring full coverage and a perfect finish. Find transfer-proof and waterproof formulas, ideal for extended wear without touch-ups. Explore luxury brands and drugstore picks that offer exceptional performance for your daily beauty routine. Achieve a pristine look that lasts from morning to night with our expert recommendations.

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    Rimmel London Lasting Finish Foundation

    72 Global Votes
    • Provides beautiful coverage

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    This foundation is an affordable option that promises long-lasting wear and a natural satin finish. Its improved versions include ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, offering resistance to sweat, heat, and humidity.

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    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10

    54 Global Votes
    • Sits on skin well

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    Considered a timeless classic, this foundation remains one of the most reliable for its duration of up to 24 hours and its ability to control shine. It is ideal for those looking for impeccable and long-wearing coverage in any situation.

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    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation

    48 Global Votes
    • Skin felt moisturized and comfortable

      (+4)

    With a new formula incorporating Airwear™ technology and 81% serum, this foundation offers 24-hour wear with an ultra-light feel. It combines full coverage with skincare benefits, such as Vitamin E and SPF 35.

  4. 4

    MAC COSMETICS Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation

    42 Global Votes
    • Stunning finish

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    This innovative 2-in-1 foundation combines makeup and serum, offering hydration and luminosity with a 'no-makeup' effect. Launched in 2023, it is perfect for those seeking a radiant, long-lasting finish with skincare benefits.

  5. 5

    Isdin Coverage Makeup Base SPF 50+

    42 Global Votes
    • Applies and glides smoothly

      (+4)

    This foundation is ideal for those seeking high coverage and very high sun protection, with SPF 50+. Its formula is sweat and water resistant, covering spots and scars with a natural, shine-free finish, perfect for warm climates.

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    Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow

    41 Global Votes
    • Visibly improves bare skin in 1 week

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    This foundation offers deep hydration and luminosity inspired by oriental skincare, improving the skin with consistent use. It provides medium-to-high coverage that remains natural and elegant, combining makeup and anti-aging treatment.

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    Revlon ColorStay Foundation SPF 15

    9 Global Votes
    • Provides flawless look for up to 24 hours

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    A drugstore classic, this foundation remains popular for its medium-to-high coverage, long-wear, and matte finish. Its formula with Vitamin E and SPF 15 is resistant to water, heat, sweat, and humidity, offering reliability for different skin types.

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    Maybelline Super Stay Active Wear 30H

    8 Global Votes
    • Looks skin-like and natural

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    It stands out for its extreme duration of up to 30 hours and its high resistance to rubbing and water. It is a high-impact foundation with light coverage, ideal for those who need makeup that lasts all day without touch-ups.

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    MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15

    2 Global Votes
    • Long-lasting wear

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    A cult product among professionals, this foundation offers medium-to-full coverage with a matte, long-wearing finish. Its water-resistant formula with SPF 15 makes it ideal for a flawless complexion for hours.

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    Clinique Even Better Clinical™ Serum Foundation SPF 20

    2 Global Votes
    • Provides 24-hour full coverage

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    Ideal for those seeking a long-wearing foundation with skin treatment benefits, this formula incorporates depigmenting and tone-correcting active ingredients. It offers buildable coverage and 24-hour wear, inspired by a serum.

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    Vichy Dermablend High Coverage Corrective Fluid 16H

    2 Global Votes
    • Blends into skin well

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    Recommended for its ability to effectively and durably cover severe imperfections, this fluid foundation offers up to 16 hours of wear. Its light texture is easy to work with, leaving the skin soft and hydrated without a heavy feel.

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    Maybelline SuperStay Hybrid Powder Foundation Makeup

    1 Global Votes
    • Breathable formula

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    This innovative foundation combines the best of liquid and powder to deliver a long-lasting matte finish that reduces shine. It's an excellent option for oily skin, providing up to 24 hours of extreme wear.

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    NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation

    1 Global Votes
    • No breakouts or skin drying

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    This foundation is perfect for those looking for a 100% matte finish and long-lasting shine control without drying out the skin. Its light formula is transfer-proof and improves skin texture, providing hydration.

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    Maybelline New York Super Stay Skin Tint

    1 Global Votes
    • Lasts up to 24 hours

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    This long-lasting serum-type foundation unifies the complexion, provides luminosity, and leaves a second-skin effect. Its formula with Vitamin C offers a natural and luminous finish, combining makeup and skin treatment.

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    The Ordinary Coverage Foundation

    1 Global Votes
    • Lasts really well all day

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    This foundation offers a natural semi-matte finish that lasts all day without settling into fine lines, at a very accessible price. It includes SPF 15, making it a practical option for daily use with sun protection.