Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Sephora Rating: 4.1 Stars

Wear Test: This was the newest and most hyped pick on the list, so I was the most excited to try this one. I popped it on in the morning with a BeautyBlender (because duh) and was immediately impressed with how flawless it made my skin look. At the time of trial, my skin was having a moment with breakouts and I was really impressed with the coverage. It lasted perfectly throughout the day with little to no oil coming through. At the end of the night when it was time for me to wash my face, the foundation still looked freshly applied.

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Coverage: Medium to Full
Finish: Matte
Sephora Rating: 4 Stars

Wear Test: I tried to ignore the fact that Rihanna created this foundation because I didn't want my opinion to be biased (since I totally love her). I applied it first thing in the morning so that I could wear it for the entire day. I loved the formula as it was very lightweight while offering some serious coverage — a combination that is difficult to find in a foundation, in my experience. It wore very nicely throughout the day and I found that when my skin did get oily, this foundation somehow made the oil look like it should be there (i.e. dewy, not greasy). Overall, my skin looked healthy and never cakey, even during a long, hot summer day.

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Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Sephora Rating: 4 Stars

Wear Test: I applied this foundation in the morning before work and my first impression was the shock of realizing how lightweight it was. The liquid was just that — liquid. It wasn't creamy or thick at all. I loved the way it applied easily with my Beautyblender and gave me a beautiful medium coverage with an extremely natural finish. I set it and went on my way. Midday, I did a mirror check and realized that the foundation had gotten super shiny on my oily T-zone. I did have to blot and when I did, a bit of foundation was left on the tissue. Overall, I loved this foundation, but think it would be better for someone with more dry/normal skin, or if I had to wear it for a shorter period of time.

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Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Sephora Rating: 4.5 Stars

Wear Test: This foundation has been a Sephora best-seller for ages. I had tried it back in high school when my mom brought me to an Estee Lauder counter when my acne was out of control, and I have always been a big fan. After going years without using it, I was happy to see it was on this list and that I'd be giving it another try. Again, the formula was lightweight, but the coverage was out of this world. The foundation claims to have a matte finish, but I would personally call it a soft-matte or natural-matte finish because it simply looked like skin. The name is not a hoax as this foundation stayed in place for the entire day without issue.

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Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Sephora Rating: 4 Stars

Wear Test: I have to preface this by saying this foundation has been my go-to for about two years. Now that I'm not experiencing severe acne, I only really need something to even out my skin tone and keep things looking healthy. This foundation is a tad bit heavier than some of the other options, but not in a cringe-worthy way like some foundations. One pump covers your entire face and I love using my fingers to blend it in since it's technically a CC cream. If you have oily skin, it's important to set this product or you'll look extra dewy (read: shiny) in a few hours. I love that my skin shows through the foundation, making this the perfect no-makeup-makeup.

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