Matte Foundation

Matte Foundation for Shine Control, Long Wear & Smooth Coverage:

Matte foundation is designed to create an even complexion with reduced shine and a lower-lustre finish. This collection includes liquid, powder and skin-caring matte foundations from brands such as LA Colors, LA Girl, Maybelline, BareMinerals, Givenchy, Guerlain, Clarins and Giorgio Armani, with options ranging from medium coverage to fuller, high-pigment formulas.

Liquid Matte Foundation:

Liquid formulas make up a large part of the range. LA Colors Truly Matte Foundation has a long-wearing, high-pigment formula that applies as a liquid before setting to a matte, powder-like finish. It is designed for oily and combination skin and comes in a broad selection of complexion shades, including Porcelain, Nude, Natural, Medium Beige, Sand, Warm Honey, Caramel, Cappuccino, Deep Tan and Mahogany.

LA Girl Pro Matte Foundation extends the shade choice further, with options ranging from Porcelain and Ivory through Soft Beige, Natural, Warm Sienna, Chestnut, Cappuccino, Espresso and Ebony. The collection also includes blue, orange, white and yellow LA Girl shades for specialised colour adjustment.

Matte Foundation for Oily Skin:

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Liquid Foundation is specifically formulated for normal to oily skin. Its lightweight formula uses flexible micro-powders to help control shine and blur the appearance of pores while providing medium coverage and a natural matte finish.

Premium & Powder Matte Foundations:

The range also includes premium matte foundations from Givenchy, Guerlain, Clarins and Giorgio Armani. Options include velvet-matte and long-wearing formulas, alongside Clarins Everlasting Long Wearing & Hydrating Matte Foundation for shoppers seeking matte coverage with added hydration.

BareMinerals Matte Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF15 provides a mineral powder alternative to liquid foundation, offering another way to achieve a matte complexion.

Choosing a Matte Foundation:

Start by considering coverage, skin type and format. Choose lightweight medium coverage for a more natural result, high-pigment liquid foundation for greater coverage, or mineral powder if you prefer a powder formula. Shade and undertone are equally important, with cool, warm, neutral and a wide range of complexion depths represented across the collection.