If you are new to using makeup, then you may be wondering, “What do you mean by full coverage foundation?” Put simply, full coverage foundation is buildable makeup that helps your skin look smooth and even. This type of foundation also conceals any skin imperfections.

What makes a foundation full coverage?

“Full coverage foundation is meant to completely cover the skin,” says Baraf. Like medium coverage, these formulas are also buildable, so you can either layer more on, or add moisturizer to sheer it out a bit.

Is Full Coverage foundation bad?

Full-coverage foundations get a bad reputation for feeling and looking heavy, cakey and often, too much like ‘Instagram makeup’. … When done right, it might also be the hardest working product in your makeup bag!