I will never forget the first time I stepped foot into a Sephora, looking for a foundation that would be great for my olive skin tone with warm undertones. It took me almost three years from that day, lots of testing and buying different brands and shades, to finally find a match. And now that I've found it, I've been kind of tied to it. I've tried to change formulas, but knowing switching probably means starting a long (and pricey) process again gives me pause.
Tired of this dilemma, I looked back to Sephora. The struggle to find the perfect shade [1] might still be a pain, but the huge beauty store is making it easier for us by offering several foundations in 20, 30, and sometimes 40 shades. We've narrowed down the list here by rounding up the brands with the most options. Keep scrolling to find your new favorite or your holy grail pick.
Stellar Limitless Foundation [3] ($38), comes in 22 shades.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Liquid Makeup [4]($40), comes in 36 shades.
Becca Ultimate Coverage Complexion Creme [5] ($44), comes in 20 shades.
Christian Dior Diorskin Forever Perfect Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 35 ($50), comes in 24 shades.
Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide Foundation [7] ($48), comes in 18 shades.
Sephora 10 HR Wear Perfection Foundation [8] ($20), comes in 37 shades.
Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 [9] ($39), comes in 21 shades.
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation [10] ($43), comes in 43 shades.
Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Le Teint Radiance Awakening Foundation SPF 22 [11] ($58), comes in 22 shades.
Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Hydrating Foundation [12] ($42), comes in 23 shades.
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Liquid 24H Longwear SPF 15 Foundation [13] ($47), comes in 40 shades.
Bobbi Brown Women's Skin Foundation Stick [14] ($46), comes in 30 shades.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer [15] ($28), comes in 27 shades.
Cover FX Natural Finish Foundation [16] ($40), comes in 40 shades.
Giorgio Armani Women's Luminous Silk Foundation [17] ($64), comes in 42 shades.
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15 [18] ($39), comes in 25 shades.
BareMinerals Matte Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 [19] ($29), comes in 30 shades.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Re(marc)able Full Cover Foundation Concentrate [20] ($55), comes in 22 shades.
Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup [21] ($40), comes in 24 shades.
Urban Decay All Nighter Liquid Foundation [22] ($40), comes in 24 shades.
Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick [23] ($46), comes in 26 shades.
Kat Von D Lock-It Foundation [24] ($35), comes in 31 shades.
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Stick Foundation [25] ($43), comes in 20 shades.