14 Best Matte Foundations for A Smooth, Poreless Complexion

Want full coverage without the heavy, drying feel of most pigmented formulations? Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation is your answer. This mattifying foundation provides opaque coverage that looks and feels oh-so-smooth and natural on the skin. Due to its lightweight feel, even dry skin types can wear this mattifying formula comfortably. It's also worth mentioning that this pick has a wide, 44-shade range, so finding your right shade match is a breeze.

Badro calls MAC's Studio Fix Fluid foundation a "classic" for its tried-and-true full-coverage formula that never lets her down. Its matte formula seamlessly conceals breakouts, fine lines, and blemishes for up to 24 hours and is available in 55 shades. Considering that this foundation is also water- and sweat-proof, it's a great choice for hot summer months.

When it comes to the best drugstore foundations, Maybelline New York's Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation always comes out on top. This impressive foundation costs less than your lunch and provides velvety, medium coverage with a satin-matte finish. Its 40-shade range features a large variety of skin tones and undertones, and it feels just as weightless on your skin as your favorite BB cream.

This liquid foundation is an anti-shine person's dream. The Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation comes in 56 shades and creates an even skin tone if you're trying to cover up blemishes. Keep in mind, it's full coverage, so if that's not your jam, you can use it as a spot cover-up because it's also great for that.

The Nars Soft Matte Complete Foundation is a great pick if you want a matte finish but sheerer coverage. "This hydrating formula has a way of just appearing like real skin, just better," says Tommy. We believe that the hydrating hyaluronic acid in its formula explains why. Just one drop is enough to cover your entire face with whatever application tool your heart desires.

Yes, UOMA Beauty's Say What?! Foundation is matte, but it's spiked with hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated throughout the day. Its creamy texture is a medium-coverage finish in 51 shades — no wonder we gave it a Best of Beauty Award.

The L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation is a great pick because it's affordable, and the coverage is incredible. Apply a pea-sized amount to your forehead, cheeks, and chin, and buff it out with your favorite sponge, brush, or even your fingers. You'll have a smooth, even base in no time.

"The Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Fluid Matte Foundation is a great splurge because it gives you an even base with its luxurious texture," says makeup artist Nam Vo. The luxe liquid illuminates skin while keeping it shine-free in all the right places.

If you have oily skin, this one's for you. The Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Skin Full Coverage Foundation provides a soft, velvety finish for an ultra-smooth base. It also has oil-absorbing powders in it to keep you completely matte for a full day of Zoom meetings.

When Rihanna dropped the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation it paved the way for beauty brands to become more shade inclusive. It also has an insanely good formula that's never cakey and doesn't let any shine come through. Tommy suggests applying this formula in dots around the face a blending it out with your favorite foundation brush.

We also love how it's resistant to humidity and sweat, making it ideal for hot days spent… in front of your radiator.

The Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation is one of senior commerce writer Angela Trakoshis's favorite foundations ever. "With just one pump, this thick foundation does exactly what its name reads: creates a filter for your face," she says. It's matte, lightweight, and has those dark spots you want to conceal? They disappear with just one layer of this stuff.

The Clinique Stay Matte Foundation is an oil-free formula that keeps your skin looking crease-free all day long. It's also buildable, so layer it up with your favorite beauty sponge for a more full-coverage effect. Badro says this is one of her favorite foundations for its lighter feel, sweat-resistant formulation, and shine-controlling abilities.