Best Foundations for Deep Skin Tones

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Achieving a flawless complexion starts with finding the perfect foundation that complements your deep skin tone. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to navigate through the vast selection of shades and formulas. Whether you're looking for full coverage, a natural finish, or something in between, these foundations will help you achieve a radiant and confident look that is uniquely yours.

IT CosmeticsCC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation with SPF 50+

Size: 1.08 oz / 32 mL·ITEM: 2599835

Color: Deep Honey - deep complexion with warm golden undertone 

7.8K Reviews

$63.50

So, between that and the occasional other imperfections and uneven skin tones. Also, I love that it has a high SPF, as I put it on the two sun spots I have on my face to help prevent them from getting worse!...It comes in a wide shade of skin tones ! It minimized the appearance of large pores and fine lines.

What it is: A color-correcting, full-coverage foundation with SPF 50 physical mineral sunscreen that delivers a flawless, natural finish.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Cream

SPF: SPF over 30

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Collagen: Enhances visible elasticity for a youthful, smooth appearance.
- Peptides: Help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and support natural collagen for smoother, firmer-looking skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Locks in moisture, supports visible elasticity, and diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates parabens and phthalates.

PAT McGRATH LABSSkin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Weightless Foundation

Size: 1.18 oz/ 35 ml·ITEM: 2257137

Color: Medium Deep 27 - medium deep with golden red undertones

2.1K Reviews

$93.00

Amazing natural finish for oily skin!...Again, as someone with very sensitive, oily, medium/deep skin, this is definitely worth the investment. :)...Perfect match for Deep Skin with Yellow undertone...I've always had a hard time finding a shade to match my skin tone. I am dark but my undertone is yellow.

What it is: A weightless, hydrating foundation with a serum-like texture, offering customizable coverage and a filter-like, soft-focus finish.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: Natural


Formulation: Liquid


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Vita-Serum Complex: Boosts hydration by activating the natural production of hyaluronic acid and ceramides.

- Diamond Core Powder Technology: Converts and scatters light for a blurring, illuminated effect. 


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.

Urban DecayHydromaniac Glowy Tinted Hydrator Foundation

Size: 1.1 oz / 35 mL·ITEM: 2406627

Color: 41 - light medium neutral

2.7K Reviews

$47.50

The shade was a bit too deep and warm for my skin tone, but I have to say, it is definitely hydrating and long lasting! ...Love love love! Perfect for my deep skin tone with looking ashy or unflattering!

What it is: A vegan, noncomedogenic, dewy foundation that delivers hydration, medium coverage, and a fresh glow finish for up to 24 hours.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Kombucha Filtrate: Detoxifies and nourishes skin.

- Marula Oil: Protects and hydrates skin.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: Infused with nourishing ingredients, this lightweight tinted moisturizer foundation leaves skin feeling super hydrated while minimizing pores with a blurri

LancômeTeint Idole Ultra 24H Long Wear Matte Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E

Size: 1 oz·ITEM: 2668051

Color: 355N - For medium skin with neutral/peachy undertones

4.2K Reviews

$77.00

I have had an issue with exact color matching to my skin tone but I don't think most skin tones will have that issue as their shade range is pretty vast and they are currently adding more shades. ...My New Go-To Foundation...Overall, Lancôme's Teint Idole Ultra 24H Long Wear Matte Foundation in 535N has become my go-to foundation. Its amazing coverage, long-lasting matte finish, and perfect shade match make it a standout choice for anyone with deep skin tones.

What it is: A full coverage, natural matte foundation that lasts up to 24 hours and delivers waterproof, sweat, humidity and transfer-resistant wear.


Coverage: Full


Finish: Matte


Formulation: Liquid


Ingredient Callouts: Free of mineral oil and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.


What Else You Need to

LancômeTeint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation​ with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2589125

Color: 505N - Deep with neutral red undertones

3.8K Reviews

$77.00

I tried the Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation in shade 515W Deep. I think the shade 515W Deep is a perfect match for people with medium to deep skin tones, and the formula lasts a long time, which means you can wear it for hours without having to touch it up. ...Incredible foundation!...The finish is satin and stays on my skin all day. Due to the creamy consistency, I would recommend this more for drier skin tones.

What it is: An up to 24-hour, healthy-looking glow serum foundation with buildable medium coverage and SPF 27, plus hyaluronic and mandelic acids to hydrate and smooth skin for a natural-looking glow finish.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: SPF 30 and under

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and visibly plumps the skin.
- Mandelic Acid: Smooths and refines the skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.

What Else You Need to Know: This skincare-inf

Laura MercierTranslucent Pressed Setting Powder

Size: 0.3 oz/ 9 g·ITEM: 2107852

Color: Medium Deep

92 Reviews

$64.00

But if your skin tone is even a tad bit lighter thank the “medium deep” shade, you will see your foundation darken in areas you applied the powder. ...Great match to many skin tones...This powder goes on very easily and is a perfect match to many skin tones. (I tan very dark in the summer, can use it during summer and in winter when not tan.)

What it is:
A high-performance translucent powder that sets makeup for lasting wear without weight or texture, in a convenient, portable compact that's perfect for touch-ups on the go.

What it does:
Prolong the wear of your makeup while staying color-true throughout the day with this high-performance, translucent powder. This lightweight formula sets and perfects makeup with a shine-free, natural-matte, velvety finish for up to 12 hours. This no-flashback formula means you'll look great in photos, and it creates a soft-focus effect to smooth away the look of fine lines and imperfections. It’s available in two shades designed to look and feel natural on all skin tones.

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