Product Rating:   (52 reviews)
I just wanted to let you know that your All Bases Covered foundation is phenomenal. It blends beautifully onto my very dry, sensitive skin and makes it look flawless. For the first time, in a long time, I have my confidence back. I no longer have ruddiness or blemishes from using the wrong formulations of foundation. Thank you for all your hard work...I have finally found products that care for my skin and it shows!
—Sally O.


I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with my All Bases Covered foundation in Light Cream. I have extremely dry skin, and I'm very pale. It's hard to find a foundation that works for me, especially at such a reasonable price. Also, after 12 hours or so, most foundations make my face feel dry and tight, and I'm eager to remove them. Yours doesn't. Thanks very much for selling such a great product.
—Susan A.


I wanted to tell you what an amazing product All Bases Covered is!! I received it as a sample and after I tired it I was very surprised! I have very dry skin and could never use a foundation, even tinted moisturizers would just make my face tight and look really flaky. This covers but you really cannot see it at all, face just looks even! I never knew a product like this existed. Thank you!
—Kathleen


A friend recommended your products to me, so I ordered a few sample sizes, and I'm very impressed. After trying your All Bases Covered foundation, I will never go back to Clinique. I also liked your One Step Face Cleanser even better than my old standby, Cetaphil. As a medical librarian, I also appreciate the way you incorporate medical evidence into both your reviews and the development of your own products. I've recommended your site to several friends as a great source for evidence-based skin care.
—Heather G.


Well Paula, I have found another winner! I received a sample of your All Bases Covered foundation and I will be ordering ASAP! This makeup is great! I love the coverage and the dewy glow it radiates. It is one of the very few foundations I have tried that didn't cause my face to itch. It is great for my very dry skin. I just love all your products! It is great that you can order samples in different shades to try. Sand is a perfect match for me! Thanks.
—Ann L.


I received my All Bases Covered foundation and Soft Matte Blush today and couldn't wait to try them out. At first I thought the foundation's consistency was "too thick," was going to be mask-like, and provide too much coverage, but I was wrong. It blended so easily and makes my skin look like silk. The Sand color of the foundation is perfect for my in-between skin tone, neither fair nor olive. And the Healthy Blush was so perfect, just like I was sun kissed without the damaging rays. I've decided I will order a few new products each month. I am very pleased.
—Sherie M.


I was having a horrible time finding a liquid foundation I could use regularly with my rosacea. I previously had been limited to mineral makeup which was not the best choice for my winter-dry skin. Tried hundreds of foundations from drugstore to mega bucks. Finally tried PC's All Bases Covered again and am so IMPRESSED! I can use liquid foundation everyday now, no irritation, and this formula can be adjusted to my likes and dislikes (I mix w/sheer tint and liquid shimmer sometimes). It has taken 10 years off of the look of my skin. Love the new tube. Will be recommending this gem! Thank You!
—Joyce K.


I would just like to say how much I love your All Bases Covered Foundation, No Slip Concealer and Healthy Finish Pressed Powder. I have tried a lot of makeup over the years and these are the only products that both match my VERY light skin tone and don't feel heavy or cakey on my face. I cannot tell I am wearing them, even after having them on all day. Plus, the sun protection is great. Thank you!
—Dawn W.


I received a sample of the All Bases Covered Foundation and tried it and WOW! The coverage is fantastic, the feel of it amazing. When I put it on, I looked like I had just returned from a three week vacation where I had slept well, ate healthy, and had fun. What more could you ask for!
—Susan D.


Paula's All Bases Covered Foundation is excellent. I have been to every counter on the planet looking for a foundation that evened out my skin without looking obvious or being irritating. I have very fair skin with pink/blue undertones and was really pleased with how well this formula works for me, it evens out my skin and neutralizes the redness. And the price is reasonable, who could ask for more!! I would highly recommend this product. Thank you, Paula.
—Sue K.


I have to let you know that I just tried All Bases Covered for the first time and am amazed at the results. The cold winters in Chicago are sucking the moisture right out of my face and leaving me with red ITCHY skin! After trying your product for just one week, I've noticed results. Week two was even better as the itchiness is now gone completely. Finally! Thanks so much!!
—Laura S.


The consistency of this foundation is creamy and light. I do not feel as if I have make-up on. I previously have been using mineral make-up, but wanted to try a liquid for the winter months. Can't wait to see how it does in the summer. I am VERY PLEASED! Thanks, Paula.
—Diane S.


I rarely, if ever, write a company about their product but I have to say your All Bases Covered Foundation is the very best foundation I have ever used. I previously used Bobbi Brown for years, Clinique and M.A.C. The texture and color of yours is really outstanding.
—Elizabeth M.

Light yet good coverage
I have sensitive skin and am very pale; but while my skin isn't oily, it isn't really dry either. I was a little worried this would be too "greasy" as I've had that problem with other "dry skin" foundations before. What a pleasant surprise! I don't know how you do it (since no one else seems to be able to!), but it's soft and creamy, yet not at ALL greasy; the finish is really neither matte nor dewy; it doesn't make me break out; and while the coverage is very natural, it blends my area of reddish discoloration very well!
—Kat

Dewy, Healthy, Flawless
All Bases Covered Foundation in Sand is exactly what I've always wanted in a foundation. It makes my skin dewy, healthy, flawless; it seems to melt away fine lines, and it adds nice natural looking color.
—Anonymous

The best
All Bases Covered is by far the best foundation I have ever used. I live where it gets hot and muggy, and freezing and dry. This foundation always looks fresh and radient. The "colors" concerned me at first glance, but upon application I could not believe how my own skin color was transformed and made flawless and glowing without that heavy makeup look or feel. I have used them all, and this is by far the best.. the cost makes it the deal of the century!
—Kirsten Hein

All Bases Covered Foundation
For the past few months I have been using All Bases Covered foundation. I have make-up on but, don't look "made up". I am happy to have a foundation that is fragance free!
—Brenda

LOVE IT
I mix fawn and wheat tog. Lasts all day at work! I have dry skin this is perfect. No animal testing, thanks Paula!
—Rachelle

All Bases Covered Foundation
I began using Paula's All Bases Covered Foundation and was extremely pleased with its coverage and ease of applying. Doesn't feel like you have makeup on. Just love it.
—Germaine

Wonderful foundation
This is the best foundation I have ever had (and I have had them all). The color is perfect, and the feel and texture is wonderful. The added benefit of sun screen (especially where I live), and the great price for what you get, is a definite plus. Highly recommended.
—Beverly

Awesome!
This foundation gives great coverage and has great color choices and is fragrance free!!
—Karen

Love this Foundation
I have ridiculously fair skin, and your Light Cream shade is perfect for me. I was previously using Lancome, but yours is better and cheaper. I have unwrinkled fair skin, and I want to keep it that way, so the SPF is wonderful. The coverage is just right and the texture is perfect for my mildly dry skin. I am acne-prone, and this foundation doesn't break me out at all- in fact, my skin looks better than ever. Thanks, Paula!
—Elizabeth

High quality foundation
I really like this foundation. It is very silky and goes on so smoothly. Coverage is medium. I had previously used Mary Kay full coverage foundation, and a tube of that lasted a whole year for me. I've had this foundation for about a month now, and I love it, but I'm not sure it will last as long because I can't spread it as far due to the thinner consistency. Very good foundation though! The foundation/powder/concealer chart worked for me to select a shade. I really don't feel as though I'm wearing foundation when I have this on, and no one else can tell...except they all notice how wonderful my skin looks!
—Elizabeth H.

The Best for Combination Skin!!!
I have oily spots but this is still better for me (with loose powder) than Best Face Forward. My acne is concealed and heals fast, dry areas feel soothed. Even strangers stop me to compliment my "complexion"!
—Trenna

All Bases Covered Foundation
I am 51. I have always used Revlon Age Defying Foundation for dry skin. Several years ago the formula was changed and my color discontinued. I have spent the last 5 years trying to find a replacement - I have used everything and wasted a lot of money. I read your book and ordered samples. OMG, I never thought I would be able to wear a matte foundation - I have been using Clinique Supermoist - my daughter tells me everyday my face looks too shiney - I your makeup today and she ask me why I looked so pretty - what had I done different. This makeup is matte but it makes your skin glow and look very natural. It does not settle in lines and looks amazing. Please don't discontinue this - I use the Wheat color. - I tried your other products and my sensative dry skin felt so calm and fresh.
—Martha Wilkerson

wow
a friend of mine gave me a sample of this and im blown away at how well it made my skin look. im just getting back into foundation and it seems like i tried a zillion of them. this one is fantastic and doesnt make my skin look orange or pink, im using the light cream color which is a bit too light for me during the summer but will be a great match for winter!
—melissa

Perfection in a tube!
Paula's Choice is my new favorite brand! I only discovered it last month and I just love every single item I've tried so far. This foundation is the absolute BEST I've EVER used (and I've tried them all!). The coverage is amazing and "Light Cream" matches me EXACTLY. I've actually never had a foundation that matches me so well. It looks like skin! Thank you, Paula!
—Missy

Not impressed
I have tried both Best Face Forward and All Bases Covered foundations. I found them both to be watery with very minimal coverage. I would not purchase again
—lea

The best
I have dry flaky skin that is so frustrating. This is by far the best product I have ever tried. It's expensive though with minimal coverage. However if you have dry skin this is the product for you.
—Kitena

Truly
I am so pleased with the Light Cream Shade and the texture and application of your All Bases Covered foundation! I am a redhead with peaches & creme skin; the Light Creme is a beautiful match! The texture allows for a smooth application in any coverage, with a flawless result. Thank you for your hard work, Paula!
—Sheryl Smith

Absolutely Fabulous!
I was torn between this and Paula's Barely There Sheer Matte Tint, and ultimately chose the latter, but this is also one of the best foundations I've ever tried, and works great even on my oily skin! Looks so natural and elegant!
—Curry

All Bases Covered
All Bases Covered foundation is the best foundation I've ever used. Thank you Paula!
—Barbara LaPointe

PC Foundations
"This is an unsolicited tribute to Paula's foundations from a group of skeptics (myself excluded of course!). One rainy Saturday, we decided to do a blind test of all of our various foundations (it was really an excuse to get together and we had lots of laughs). Anyway, we included Best Face Forward and All Bases Covered along with foundations from Shisedo, Clinique, Estee Lauder, Mac, Cle de Peau, Christian Dior, Lancome and Revlon. In the normal to oily category, Best Face Forward won hands down. In dry to normal, it was a very close contest between Cle de Peau ($120!) and All Bases Covered ($14.95), with the slight edge going to Paula's!" - Emily, via email
—Emily

Why no colors for fair skins?
I STILL do not understand why Paula's Choice line of foundations contains no acceptable shades for those of us with fair skin. PLEASE join the rest of the cosmetics world and offer foundations that have a slight pink undertone to them!! Neutral foundations are NOT acceptable! Customer Care: We made the difficult decision to limit the color range for our foundations as they contain an active ingredient (sunscreen) which has a limited shelf life. The colors offered represent the shades most often requested. We will be sure to share your feedback with Paula and her team and you may want to consider checking our www.beautypedia.com which has a number of great options to consider.
—Carol McRee

GREAT for rosacea!
This foundation is great for rosacea. My tip: I match the color to my hand, not my face. My face is so ruddy & red, but I use the light cream color to match the rest of me. It looks beautiful and silky smooth, and doesn't irritate my face. Thanks, Paula!
—Jen

It keeps my skin sofe and hydrated!
I have very dry skin - and always had issues with foundations making my face very dry. I agree that this foundation is not so good at covering up spots. But it does a good job of keeping skin soft and keeping skin tone even. I use concealer after applying this, and it has worked fine for me. My skin tone is fair, considering I am Asian, and I use sand color.
—Elizabeth P.

I'm not THAT fair...
All I could see was that Paula's lightest shade, light cream, was WAY too dark for my skin. I'm blonde with quite fair skin, but I'm by no means the palest person in the world. I was disappointed that I wouldn't be able to use Paula's foundations. I guess its a good thing I tried samples. From what I did see of it, the coverage appeared even, and dried quickly. Lighter colors, please? pretty please? Customer Care: Please call our Customer Service for assistance with finding a product that will work for you. Also, please note that we have a 60-day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee return policy.
—Rachel Huddleston

Love This!
Thanks, Paula, for this excellent product. It's not heavy or cakey, it evens out the tone and texture of my dry, sun-damaged skin and makes me look better than I did when I was 25 (I'm 47). Kudos to you -- I'm a loyal customer!
—Virginia Wallerstedt

Good but not enough coverage
It matches my fair, yellowish skin well (Nude in winter, sand in summer) and gives a nice, satin finish. You can't tell I'm wearing makeup but it evens out my complexion and minimizes blemishes. BUT its coverage too lightto make a big difference- I have to use heavy concealer to cover my blemishes (and I'm only 17). Bottom line, I'm only buying this product to save money, since I don't have to pay shipping because my mom gets her makeup here too. I recommend it to someone who has a clear complexion already.
—Ellen

good for sensitive skin
This provides slightly more coverage than a tinted moisturizer without the full, cakey coverage of foundation. Using the "barely there sheer matte tint" under this gives me a smoother finish, and helps with very dry areas of my skin. I have also had less breakouts since switching from CG Smoothers to this product.
—MN

Mrs
This is an amazing product and the price is terrific. I have very dry skin but am loathe to use anything too heavy. This product is sheer and covers beautifully. I have a sallow complexion and this gives it a lift. Everyone comments as to how smooth and clear my skin looks.
—Constance Baesemann

LOVE THIS
I love this foundation!Please don't discontinue!I have acne prone skin but it is ULTRA sensitive and I am very prone to excema/dermatitis.This does not burn my skin or clog up my pores even though it is zinc oxide based!
—Lee

Wow! All Bases Covered
In the past I ordered samples of your various foundations, but never found one that looked right. Finally, I tried All Bases Covered in Wheat to replace a Lancome Buff2W Teint Idole that is my summer foundation AND WHAT A DIFFERENCE! Most foundations make me break out, collect in facial lines or disappear half way through the day. Having given it a month-long trial, I can honestly say I like it better than Lancome. It stays on better, looks like no makeup at all and is very economical. It has not caused any breakouts, and my skin is the best it has ever been. I am also using your Resist Moisturizer, and somehow, together they have tamed my complexion, minimized my pores, and eliminated problems I have had forever. Hope I can find a winter color that works for me as well. I bought my first makeup in 1965. This is the BEST I have found. Thanks for another excellent product!
—Cari

Need Darker Colors!
I wish Paula would have some colors available for ethnic skin tones, I am reading the rave reviews and would love to try it out!
—Fatima

blends amzingly! only needs...
This is such a great products! blends into skin and makes it look great! and it doesn't have sparkles in it like alot of other foundations. BUT there needs to be a shade between the darkest and wheat! there is a big difference in color! one is too light and the other is way too dark! the foundation itself is great.
—Jamie Jensen

Use to be a mineral powder girl but not any more!
I have always used mineral powder foundation because I never liked the feel or look of liquid foundation. My skin has felt drier lately because of these unusually cold temps we've been getting on the East coast. I had a sample of All Bases Covered that I got a while ago and decided to try it for a few days. I was so surprised how natural it looked! I didn't even apply it precisely - I just gently smoothed it on my skin like I do with my moisturizers. It blended so easily! I then used your Healthy Finished Pressed Powder over it and it stayed all day, it didn't settle into my pores or change color (oxidize) on my skin. And my skin stayed hydrated. This stuff is GREAT! But I agree with another reviewer that there needs to be another shade between Wheat and Fawn. Though, I'm thinking I may sample Fawn and try mixing it with Wheat to see if that might do the trick!
—Diane

Very light but good coverage
I read a review where someone commented on how Paula's Choice products had so much silicone in them that her usual foundation just rolled off of her face. I had the same thing happen with a liquid foundation (but not my powdered foundation) so I decided to try the sample packets of Paula's Choice All Bases Covered Foundation. Wow! What a difference! It looks thick but goes on smoothly and is surprisingly very light, and very blendable. The coverage is amazing! I am 46 and used to sunbathe a lot so I've got age spots on my face and some very dark freckles. This foundation does a great job in covering up those flaws. My skin looks great and now has an even skin tone, plus it feels hydrated, not tight! I will continue to use Paula's Choice products because they do exactly what they claim.
—Heidi

Back to Bases Covered Foundation
I have been using All Bases Covered foundation for a few years. I have oily skin and am prone to break outs. Your foundation colors for oily skin are too light for my skin tone so I tried out Clinique and Estee Lauder recommend foundations for my skin type. None of them came even close to giving me such a smooth finish and evening out my skin tone as yours. The others were too drying and I could not tolerate the feel on my skin. I love your foundations although I am not using the one recommended for my skin type it sill works better than any of the leading brands that I tried. The same goes for your moisturizers and sunscreens. I miss your lipsticks. Heather was my favorite and I still haven't found a substitute to sufficiently replace it. Thank you for making such great products!
—Melissa DeLeon

nice foundation
I would love to give this 5 stars, but I really need a shade lighter than the Pale Cream. I realize you need to limit your shade range, but it is still slightly disappointing. I love this company and it would be ideal to be able to purchase my foundation here instead of the more expensive brand that I usually buy. I can use your foundation in the summertime because it makes me look slightly more tan (I am very pale and ALWAYS wear a high SPF product!) but in the cooler months, it isn't pale enough for me. Otherwise, I love the texture and coverage. Keep up the excellent work!!! Customer Care Response: Thank you for your feedback. Please know that we will share this with our Product Development Team. Please contact Customer Service for further assistance in this matter.
—Barbara

the perfect amount of coverage
I really love this foundation it's so great! Everything about it is all I want in a foundation. Coverage, shades, it's lightweight, and just great. The only thing is I can't figure out which color to get! I got samples of both the nude and the light cream and they are very similar just barely differ, and they both seem to match great..I might end up getting one of each!
—liz

By far the best
This is the first 5-rating that I've ever given a product. I'm extremely picky! By far, this foundation has the right amount of coverage and the right shade for me out of hundreds of other samples I've tried over the years. I get so many compliments on it! If it gets discontinued, this long-time customer of PC will be gone!
—Stephanie

Not that great
One of the worst foundations I've tried. Doesn't blend easily, too dry and it sits in pores unable to be blended out. Customer Care Response: We are sorry to hear of your experience with this item. Please contact Customer Service for return or exchange assistance.
—Dona

What makes this product unique?
All Bases Covered Foundation SPF 15 is a creamy liquid foundation that includes a pure titanium dioxide-based sunscreen for broad-spectrum protection.
It provides light to medium coverage with a long-wearing satin matte finish that blends easily. The result is a refined complexion that looks smooth, even, and has a subtle, healthy glow.

This product is 100% fragrance-free.

Who is this product for?
All Bases Covered Foundation is recommended for normal to dry skin. It is suitable for sensitive skin, including those struggling with rosacea.

How should this product be used?
Apply to clean skin with a makeup sponge or your fingertips. Dab foundation over the central part of the face, and blend downward using short, smooth strokes. Layer as needed to build desired coverage and then smooth out any excess product.
If needed, apply a light layer of moisturizer under the foundation. If you have dry skin, moisturizer can help make foundation application easier and coverage more even.
If you plan on applying a sheer application of foundation, it is recommended that a regular sunscreen be applied first to ensure you are getting enough sun protection.
This foundation can be applied to the eyelids and then set with powder. This step will ensure an even application of eyeshadows and eyeliner.
If needed, two or more shades may be blended to create a custom color.

What Makes Paula's Choice Products Unique?

Created by world renowned skin care expert and author Paula Begoun

Proven effective based on hundreds of published scientific studies

Targeted systems for wrinkles, acne, rosacea, sensitive skin, oily skin, dry skin and more

Fragrance-free, color-free, free of harmful skin irritants, and never tested on animals

100% customer satisfaction guaranteed

Unequalled customer service

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (Light Cream: 12.67%; Nude: 12.4%; Sand: 12.18%; Wheat: 11.83%; Fawn: 11.14%).

Other Ingredients: Water, Isohexadecane (thickener/texture enhancer), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Silica (absorbent silicone), Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate (skin conditioning agent), Cetyl Dimethicone Copolyol (silicone emollient), Hexyl Laurate (emulsifier), Tocopheryl Acetate (antioxidant), Polysorbate 80 (thickener), Polyethylene (film-former/slip agent), Alumina (opacifying agent), Magnesium Sulfate (thickener), Aluminum Stearate (thickeners), Sodium Chloride (stabilizer), Polyhydroxystearic Acid (thickener), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (silicone-based emulsifier), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben (all preservatives).

May Contain: Iron Oxides (mineral pigments).

Directions: Apply to clean skin with a makeup sponge or your fingertips. Dab foundation over the central part of the face, and blend downward using short, smooth strokes. Layer as needed to build desired coverage and then smooth out any excess product.

If needed, apply a light layer of moisturizer under the foundation. If you have dry skin, moisturizer can help make foundation application easier and coverage more even.

If you plan on applying a sheer application of foundation, it is recommended that a regular sunscreen be applied first to ensure you are getting enough sun protection.

This foundation can be applied to the eyelids and then set with powder. This step will ensure an even application of eyeshadows and eyeliner.

If needed, two or more shades may be blended to create a custom color.

How is All Bases Covered Foundation different from other Paula's Choice foundations?
The major differences are texture and finish. All Bases Covered Foundation feels creamier, has a natural matte finish, and reduces shine. Best Face Forward Foundation has a fluid, very light texture that feels weightless and provides a reliable matte finish, great for those with normal to oily skin. Our Natural Finish Oil-Absorbing Makeup SPF 15 has an extremely sheer appearance and is best for those with minimal coverage needs and oily skin. Barely There Sheer Matte Tint SPF 20 is also extremely sheer, with just a hint of color and is better for someone with normal to dry skin.