Great dupe for more expensive sheer foundation
I’d say this is more sheer/buildable coverage. Which is exactly what I like. However, it has to be shaken very well before otherwise it tends to seperate on my ...
The Ordinary Coverage Foundation SIZE: 30ml 4.3 of 552 reviews
SIZE: 30ml
4.3 of 552 reviews
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4.3 of 552 reviews
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Great colour range
Great range or colours to choose from. Was able to match my skin perfectly. This foundation is not exactly full coverage and transfers easily. A great foundatio...
Great dupe for more expensive sheer foundation
I’d say this is more sheer/buildable coverage. Which is exactly what I like. However, it has to be shaken very well before otherwise it tends to seperate on my skin, I learnt the hard way. It also doesn’t hold up very well in the heat. That being said, due to the amazing price point it is still my go-to daytime foundation for extra coverage.Doesn't last all day
It's a medium coverage foundation that is easy to apply, but unfortunately it doesn't last all day on my dry skin.Love it
Really love this product but where have all the lighter colours gone? I am unable to purchase my shade anymore.Light foundation
This is a nice light foundation. It's too light for my combo skin though. I ended up using it as a BB cream.Not bad
Not bad once you find your exact shade, doesn't last long but works perfectly for the days when I want no makeup makeup looks.Best foundation
This is a great foundation, applies to the skin so nicely and such a cheap product! Love itWow! Bargain but beautiful
I am so shocked by how much I love this: the share is perfect for me thanks to findation match. This makes me feel dewy and the coverage is excellent. Full marks!Very thin texture
First order I used the colour natch tool and got a foundation way too light, went a shade darker and still looks too light. Texture is very runny like water looks good but doesn't last long gets patchy and goes into all the cracks on my face I love thr ordinary but I don't think I'd repurchase thisDid not love
I found the colour match and range good, but this liquid foundation is not fir me. I found it dried very quickly and formed a crust which literally flaked off after a few minutes. I even tried mixing it with moisturiser, with little benefit. I have dry/ combination skin.Not ideal for dry skin
While I really appreciate the shade selection that this brand offers, I found both this product and the serum foundation very cakey for my combination skin. That said, given the very reasonable price point I am not at all mad about it.Good
looks natural on the skinBest for the price
This is the best option for the cost. I use it almost every day. It feels nice and light but has buildable coverage. It is not a complete full coverage but I like that it is a bit natural. Also so many different shades so I have a few depending on time of year.Not for me
Sheer coverage but it is patchy for my dry skin. Maybe works for oily or combination skin but it isn't for me.Excellent Product
I have quite oily skin and find it extremely difficult to find foundation that doesn't make me look like a greaseball after a couple of hours. This foundation is PERFECT! It isn't a full/heavy foundation but definitely gives you that full coverage look - mainly because it is so pigmented. I only need about 2 x pea-sized amounts of this to do my entire face and neck. I really can't fault it. Pair i...Read Morethe ordinary is the best
i love the ordinary but the foundation is not my favourite. for the price point its not a bad tinted moisturizer/ light coverage. but not full coverage. good range of colours. would spend more on a full coverage myselfGood coverage
Really good coverage and stays on well. I use this when I have an event and am wearing more makeup, but I prefer the serum foundation for a lighter feel still with decent colour coverageGood
Lightweight, good coverage and long wearingGood
Great range or colours to choose from.Ohh
High coverage option that still looks natural on the skinDaily use
This is fantastic for the priceIt's a "no" from me
Not a fan of this foundation at all. I wouldn't say it is full coverage. Definitely won't be purchasing again. The consistency is way too thin and runny.Amazing
Lightweight, good coverage and long wearing. Looks amazingWorks well on my oily skin
I really like this foundation, but I make sure that I use mattifying products underneath and finish with a matte powder - otherwise, I think it would make my skin look very greasy.. as with the mattifying products it still gives a bit of glow on my skin. It's not an everyday foundation for me, I mostly use it when I want a more glowy look.A light foundation - medium coverage
A light foundation by the Ordinary. Too light for me but will do as a bb cream.Light weight
Super light weight, felt lovely on my skin i suffer with acne and this foundation didn't give me an outbreak! not full coverage at all but super nice.Value for money!
This foundation works as well as any luxury brands! It gives a matte finish and its not too thick or cakey. Definitely value for money and it has so many shades to choose from. Will definitely re-purchase!Great for the price
This is fantastic for the price. i love the two foundations by the ordinary and love this one for when i want more coverageGood affordable option
Isn't exactly full coverage but definitely covers dark circles and redness enough. Found that my oily skin wasn't a fan but now that I'm more on the dry side and finished with the hormonal acne stage I'm going to give it another go as it was a very nice feeling formula and is quite affordable!Perfect replacement & CHEAPER
Needed a replacement for Tarte Rainforest of the sea!! this is perfect and so light on my dry skin. Perfect colour match and way way wayyy cheaper but the same amazing quality plus an aussie brand! Buying more now as it is a smaller bottle but also a small amount goes a long wayWow
Most affordable and best coverage the brand is so good and this did not surprise me either !wonderful coverage esp for price
the price is so affordable and the coverage is so well. the ordinary products are just fantastic!Fantastic!!
it has beautiful coverage and i love with this foundationGood coverage and lasts
Such a nice foundation, great coverage, covered my really red cheeks, and lasts all day. Great for my skin and I am in my fourties. Highly recommend especially for this price.Doesn't work for me
This foundation was a good match to my skin and is a nice smooth texture, however it doesn't leave a good finish in my skin and shows up every textural irregularitygood everyday light coverage
i use this for work.. it's a very thin coverage and watery, but I dont mind for work to have a light cover. Think it's ok for the price point for them minimal makeup days.Love it
I absolutely love this foundation, I'm on about my 5th bottle! The price point is so good, it is just the right amount of coverage, non-drying, and the bottle lasts ages. It is great for my sensitive and combination skin. The only thing that I would say is that if you're looking for full coverage this is more of a medium coverage. And if you prefer a foundation that dries and is mattifying then t...Read MoreAbsolutely Love it
I have very dry, sensitive skin with rosacea on my cheeks and i absolutely love the full coverage foundation, and excellent price, it took me a few trys to get the correct shade for me, would be good to get a sample of a few so you can decide. But now ive found my shade its perfect, great for dry skin, glowy and great coverage without feeling heavy, ive been getting alot of compliments!Repeat Purchase, amazing value and super cheao!
Love this foundation so much, i tried the serum one too which I use for everyday as its a bit lighter and i use the coverage one for nights out when i'm wearing more makeup. Ive gotten all my friends onto this too, just took me a few goes to find the right colour for meSo so
I really wanted to love this because I'm such a big fan of the ordinary, but it's not my favourite. I find the colour oxidises quite a bit and turned much darker after sitting on my skin. It's also fairly cakey, I can't seem to get a smooth finish once it's set. The weather's starting to cool down at the moment which dries out my skin, so I'm hoping that's the only reason this is looking cakey and...Read MoreGreat value!!
it has great coverageNot for dry or oily skin
I would not recommend this product if you have oily or dry skin. The foundation really excentuates any dry spots and is also a very greasy and shiny. The texture is similar to sunscreen. It lasts a couple of hours before separating and oxidises so go a shade lighter. It would really only work if you already had very nice skinLight to medium coverage
Has a nice texture to it. Great for everyday wear.Nice but triple-check your shade
I have the Ordinary serum foundation and was told by the colour matcher to get the same shade as the serum foundation in the full coverage foundation. Unfortunately, the shades seem to be a bit off between the foundations, as my serum foundation is a perfect match whereas the full coverage foundation was a bit too dark for my skin. I have to apply the serum foundation before the full coverage one ...Read Morefavourite foundation ever
so so lightweight and natural looking, coverage is great and very buildableGood for price point
I feel particularly generous with my 4 stars, the price point of this product is what pushes my rating over the line. This is really good for lighter applications but I don't feel that this is suitable for heavy/buildable coverage as I found it 'slips' a lot in my t-zone. I have very combination skin and often have an oily forehead and nose. I found that even after trying it with multiple primers,...Read MoreDon’t repurchase
I didn’t particularly like this foundation, it transferred and cracked apart fairly easily and quickly; extenuating my dry patches. I won’t be repurchasing this one.good foundation
really good high coverage foundation, super light weightgreat product
this foundation is amazing! for the price and colour selection I would recommend it to anyone. It goes on nicely and has a good finish, is definitely full coverageDecent for the price
This is good for the price but it slips quite easily if you have an oily t-zone, it won’t last all day.GREAT COVERAGE, Super Lightweight
This foundation does every thing it claims, it covers well even over my cystic acne. It blends super easily with brush or beauty blender, and plays really nice with other products. Its a great price and the colour matching was spot on.
I am able to build this up when occasion requires it, but its great also for everyday. It doesnt feel heavy or gross by the end of the day and doesnt m...Read MoreLove love love it
Can't believe this is only $12! It has very nice coverage but somehow still looks natural and undetectable on the skin. It's very soft and actually feels like it's hydrating you. Will be repurchasing.
Love it !!
Great value, non allergenic foundation that I mix with a fav bb cream for everyday wear to workFavourite foundation
This is an AMAZING foundation, super light weight, I can easily apply with hands and very quickly blend with sponge, naming system of shades made it really easy to find a shade match. It has a satin finish on my oily skin. Just make sure to shake it before use.Great
Gives good buildable coverage which is nice because I dont like my foundation too heavy, but have the option of more coverage if I need it. Good range of colours I was able to find a good match to my skin tone which sometimes I struggle with.so good
this is really fantastic, it is affordable, lots of shades and such a great high coverage foundation!!!!!Extreme cover
Colour match tool worked well for me. I like the look of this product and it is gives a very thorough cover. It hasn't caused me any breakouts. I have dry skin and with good primer and setting spray I wore this for more than 16 hours with good effectPleasantly surprised
I bought this on a bit of a whim and wasn’t confident on the colour match, but for the price, I didn’t really have much to lose! I’m really impressed by the coverage of this foundation. It doesn’t feel heavy, quite a matte finish and the colour was pretty spot on. I will definitely be purchasing again.Love this!
With troublesome skin that's oily for the best of time and dry/flaky on the occasion, this foundation is fab! It has enough coverage to hide my spots and scars and holds well throughout the day with The Ordinary Silicone Primer. I appreciate the different tones to each shade available.Fantasic Finish
I bought this product as I was wanting to switch up my makeup products and try something new. Having already tried and loved The Ordinary's skincare range, I figured this would be a great option for me and it didn't disappoint. The colour was easy to match online and the awesome price was also too hard to ignore. This gives great coverage with a slight glow and feels like it is actually good for m...Read MoreOk coverage
Firstly, it's extremely inexpensive, and it's The Ordinary, so you know the ingredients are going to be better than most similarly priced foundations, so it's already a pretty safe investment. I was lucky to get the colour match right buying online. The foundation is quite watery, but it gives better coverage than you expect for that consistency. I find the unevenness in my skin tone shows through...Read MoreNice and light
This is a light foundation with full coverage. I am 40 and this is a great foundation for aging skin. Good valueAmazing Coverage
The coverage of this foundation is fantastic and for the price its even betterLight coverage
I had super high hopes for this and it missed the mark for me. It could just be my skills but it felt a little watered down and didn't meet my expectation. It felt lovely to wear and I really love this brand but didn't love this product.Very full coverage
This is perfect if you want full coverage. Still not cakey and amazing colour rangeVery orange
I used the colour match prompt on the website and found that it was way more orange than the Nars foundation I have that I used to match. It also has a very matte finish which I dont love.Love it!
I love this foundation! Matches perfectly to my skin and looks flawlessGreat value!!
Good coverage but not too heavy, leaves a dewy glow ✨Affordable and comfortable foundation
Feels very smooth and matches my complexion. A small drop lasts me the whole day, and does not feel awkwardly sticky like other brands. Very affordable price for students.For the price, it’s amazing!
This one was a great find for me. The colour matched my skin tone well and would last the entire work day without much patchiness, which some may rate lower for, but considering the price of this, I honestly don’t think you can go wrong. I think if I put more effort into setting the foundation I wouldn’t have a problem, so it’s a winner for me!Experimentation & Patience Paid off
The colour match selector really works - only used it the second time round. These can be easily combined to achieve the right colour blend. You cannot try and exchange so I’m left with a number of shades I need to blend, or leave behind. You can’t tell from the bottle...you need to try it.
This product exceeded expectations for the price point, however, only lasts 4-6hours without t...Read MoreGreat for price!
Good foundation, especially for such a low price. Nice Matte finish - pretty good match with my usual NARS Oslo shade. Not as good as other more expensive foundations, but I have found this really good for everyday wear.Patiently Experiment
The colour match selector really works - only used it the second time round. These can be easily combined to achieve the right colour blend. The serum and foundation combine well. I mix the two and or varying shades before applying.
You cannot try and exchange so I’m left with a number of shades I need to blend, or leave behind. You can’t tell from the bottle...you need to try it.Read MoreTrusty bargain foundation
I walked past The Ordinary stand in DJ's in the city. The lady matched my colour perfectly for my winter complexion. Not cakey and super spreadable. I still tend to gravitate to my other foundations (MAC, olay BB, lorel true match).A decent medium coverage foundation
I personally prefer the serum foundation. I’ve always had oily/ combination skin but I have found that it’s really drying out in some areas as I enter my early 30s. So I find that the serum f goes on more smoothly over the mattifying primer I use on my T-zone, whereas the coverage foundation would require me to have completely eliminated any dry patches beforehand. The thing is - if I moisture my ...Read MoreAmazing
Was after a sheer foundation for day and I have never recived so many compliments on my skin! Defs 'your skin but better'. Better than more pricey products. Could not recommend more for the price. Love.lovely product
Very lovely product!!! They deliver what they promised!!!Great colour range
Great range or colours to choose from. Was able to match my skin perfectly. This foundation is not exactly full coverage and transfers easily. A great foundation for during the day or when just needed a little bit of colour but for a night out I would find something with more coverage.Would try again
For the price, the Ordinary products really impress me. I did get a colour that was a little too dark so I've had to mix it with my current Bobbi Brown foundation to achieve the correct colour so I can't comment on it on its own. When mixed in however, it does do the job and stays on all day at work.Best!
long lasting, not cakey, allows skin to breath. great for this price point. colourmatch system worked a treat!Don’t like this at all!
I was looking to try something different to my current foundation, something cheaper to wear on those casual weekends or the working from home, but still needing to video call situation.
I read plenty of great reviews for the foundation and thought for less $15, why not give it a go.
What a waste of time. This foundation settles into my fine lines, making them really not...Read MoreGreat affordable foundation
I love so many of The Ordinary's products so once I started to run out of my more expensive foundations I was really keen to try something that's a little more affordable. The coverage is medium and definitely buildable, plus it's not overly cakey which is great. I quite red skin that's slightly oily and this works well for me, but it also works well for my friends with dryer skin. It oxidises a l...Read MoreNot the best
I love love love TO products but was quite disappointed with this one, especially after reading all the positive reviews. This foundation is quite yellow and oxidised fairly quickly for me. This left my t zone oily by midday and just blah. Will not repurchase.Beyond expectations
Holy moly this foundation for this price point is amazing, a little goes a long way lasted me all day with full coverage i just set it with some powder, went to gym and everything! the colour match is also spot on ! I definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone, I am actually so blown away and I am usually spending $50-70 on foundation.SO GOOD
What a bargain, the quality is all there. Subtle matte finish, great for oily skin. Stays in place all day, perfect medium coverage. Honestly reach for this more than my $80 foundation.. Not much more you could ask for really.Stays all day
Great, value for money foundation. I mix half serum version and half full coverage version and it’s perfect consistency. I do find that I need to use a setting spray to last all day.Great product for the price
I think this foundation performs very well, it’s medium to full coverage with a dewy finish. I have oily skin and the staying power isn’t as good as I would like and I do have to powder down after a few hours but for $12 it is definitely great and would work well for dry skin.This product is absolutely incredible!
Talk about bang for you buck! This foundation matches up to some of the best I have used. Flawless coverage, (I would say medium coverage), but is definitely buildable. Hides pores like a dream. Feels lightweight, lets skin breathe and perfect for everyday use, My only recommendation is that you buy a lighter and darker shade to mix in order to get your exact colour match, however given the produc...Read MoreAffordable and a great daily use foundation
I wear this foundation to work. It lasts all day and feels light on the skin. Would definitely recommend, also due to the great price point. I don't think it can be beaten!High-end foundation without the $$$
Better than Mac foundation for only $12.90! So full coverage, doesn't leave the skin looking oily, doesn't create lines. My holy grail foundation!Almost a dupe for Dior Backstage Face and Body foundation
I really enjoy this foundation and was pleasantly surprised by it's medium-high coverage and light texture. I usually use Dior Backstage Face and Body foundation and enjoyed the similar lightweight texture and coverage of this foundation for a much cheaper price. However, I do find it more difficult to apply with a brush as it does appear streaky sometimes.Great value!!
Good, natural coverage
Absolutely love this product. Goes on so easy, very lightweight, gives good coverage while still looking natural, and it lasts all day. Love that it evens my skin while my freckles are still visible underneath.Good
Has very good coverage, covers everything. It does oxidise a fair bit so i would suggest getting a lighter shade than you normally would. Good for the pricegood for the price
Thus foundation offers a pretty decent coverage for the price. It is supposed to have a more matte finish than the serum foundation, but I find I'm shiny even immediately after applying it. My skin is oily but not that oily! the colour range and price are hard to argue with!Amazing for the price!
I used just one pump to try this out for the first time and it was enough to cover my whole face to my surprise. I hadn't even primed like I normally would and it was great. Goes on really easy and doesn't feel heavy or cake-y at allGreat quality and very affordable
Probably one of the best foundations I've ever tried and the absolute cheapest by far. I have VERY oily skin and so the only draw back is this foundation is not mattifying, however setting it with some powder does the trick if you're as oily as me. If you have normal to dry skin I think it'll be fine without powder. I'm also very pale and managed to find my match with this foundation! 5 stars!Great quality and very affordable
Probably one of the best foundations I've ever tried and the absolute cheapest by far. I have VERY oily skin and so the only draw back is this foundation is not mattifying, however setting it with some powder does the trick if you're as oily as me. If you have normal to dry skin I think it'll be fine without powder. I'm also very pale and managed to find my match with this foundation! 5 stars!Perfect
The coverage of this foundation is great, and at the low price is such great value for money. I was sceptical when reading such great reviews but this foundation proved its worth. I LOVE ITABSOLUTELY LOVE !!!
I adore this foundation!! It has literally become my favorite foundation and I've given up my all-time favorite foundation (which I'd been using for the past 6 years) for this product!
This product is super light, super affordable, and provides good coverage whilst looking reasonably natural on the skin. I also feel like it looks super luminous and glowy when applied and settles to a ...Read MoreLove it !!
Great coverage. I chose a shade too light but under a darker powder it works well.Total steal
For the price, I didn't expect such a nice foundation! Its medium but buildable coverage and a nice lightweight consistency. I found it best applied with a damp beauty sponge and set with a good powder for full coverage. so cheap and the colour range is mindblowing!!Recommended for you
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