# Foundation for dark spots

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/foundation/for-dark-spots/
Category: Beauty > Foundation. Updated 2026-10-09. Based on 251 counted first-hand reports from Ulta and Sephora shopper reviews, Jun 2013 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which foundation covers dark spots?

**Short answer:** IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream has the best record for dark spots: 50 of 51 shoppers said it covered theirs, and more shoppers stated an outcome for it than for any other foundation here. NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation follows at 23 of 24 and Too Faced Born This Way Foundation at 22 of 23, while Hourglass Vanish Foundation Stick has the weakest record here at 18 of 24. Each record counts just shoppers who said they have dark spots.

**What stands out:** The first four foundations each drew just 1 failure among the shoppers who stated an outcome, against 5 for Fenty, 5 for MAKE UP FOR EVER and 6 for Hourglass. People tend to write about a problem when it happens to them, so read the records as comparisons, not promises.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Covers dark spots | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream | 50 of 51 | 98% | yes |
| 2 | NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation | 23 of 24 | 96% | no |
| 3 | Too Faced Born This Way Foundation | 22 of 23 | 96% | yes |
| 4 | Clinique Even Better Makeup Foundation | 20 of 21 | 95% | yes |
| 5 | Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation | 19 of 24 | 79% | no |
| 6 | MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Foundation | 17 of 22 | 77% | no |
| 7 | Hourglass Vanish Foundation Stick | 18 of 24 | 75% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream

Across all 57 of its reviews, 68% praise the coverage, 28% say it blends easily and 26% say it lasts all day. 50 of 51 shoppers said it covered their dark spots. Price is the complaint that comes up, at 4%.

- Praised for: Good coverage (68%), Blends easily (28%), Looks like skin (26%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (4%)
- Reports counted: 57

### 2. NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation

23 of 24 shoppers said it covered their dark spots. Among all 30 of its reviews, 60% praise the coverage and 20% say it covers acne scars. Complaints are scattered, with 10% calling it streaky or patchy.

- Praised for: Good coverage (60%), Lasts all day (23%), Easy shade match (20%)
- Complaints: Streaky or patchy (10%), Looks cakey or heavy (7%), Clings to dry patches (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 3. Too Faced Born This Way Foundation

Wear time is a strength: across all 29 of its reviews, 31% say it lasts all day and 45% praise the coverage. 22 of 23 shoppers said it covered their dark spots. Complaints are small, with 7% saying it doesn't cover enough and 7% saying a matching shade was hard to find.

- Praised for: Good coverage (45%), Lasts all day (31%), Easy shade match (21%)
- Complaints: Not enough coverage (7%), Hard to find a shade (7%)
- Reports counted: 29

### 4. Clinique Even Better Makeup Foundation

Coverage and shade matching stand out: across all 45 of its reviews, 27% praise the coverage, 24% say a matching shade was easy to find and 18% call it buildable. 20 of 21 shoppers said it covered their dark spots. Complaints are small, including 4% who say it doesn't cover enough and 4% who call it too shiny or greasy.

- Praised for: Good coverage (27%), Easy shade match (24%), Lasts all day (18%)
- Complaints: Not enough coverage (4%), Settles into lines (4%), Streaky or patchy (4%)
- Reports counted: 45

### 5. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation

A weaker record than the four above it: 19 of 24 shoppers said it covered their dark spots. Across all 30 of its reviews, 17% say it doesn't cover enough, though 27% say it looks like skin.

- Praised for: Good coverage (27%), Looks like skin (27%), Lasts all day (23%)
- Complaints: Not enough coverage (17%), Hard to find a shade (7%), Breaks skin out (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 6. MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Foundation

Blending is the praise here: across all 30 of its reviews, 23% say it blends easily and 23% praise the coverage. The record is 17 of 22, behind the first five. Complaints include 7% who say it oxidizes or turns orange and 7% who call it too expensive.

- Praised for: Blends easily (23%), Good coverage (23%), No breakouts (17%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (7%), Oxidizes or turns orange (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 7. Hourglass Vanish Foundation Stick

This foundation stick has the weakest record here at 18 of 24. Across all 30 of its reviews, 43% praise the coverage, but 17% say it shows pores and 10% say it wears off fast.

- Praised for: Good coverage (43%), Looks like skin (20%), Lasts all day (17%)
- Complaints: Shows pores (17%), Wears off fast (10%), Too expensive (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

## Questions

**Which foundation covers dark spots?**

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream has the best record (50 of 51), followed by NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation (23 of 24) and Too Faced Born This Way Foundation (22 of 23). The last three on the list each drew several failures.

**Does foundation get rid of dark spots?**

No. Foundation covers dark spots but doesn't treat them, and the records here are what shoppers said about how well each one covered theirs. How well it covers also depends on the shade match and how much you apply, so test the shade in daylight. A spot that changes shape or color, itches or bleeds is worth showing to a doctor.

**Does Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation cover dark spots?**

Often, but not as reliably as the first four: 19 of 24 shoppers said it did. Across all 30 of its reviews, 17% say it doesn't cover enough, though 27% say it looks like skin.

**Which of these foundations are sold on Amazon?**

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream, Too Faced Born This Way Foundation, Clinique Even Better Makeup Foundation and Hourglass Vanish Foundation Stick have official Amazon listings, sold by the brand or by Amazon itself. IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream is the leader and the best pick sold on Amazon at 50 of 51. For NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation, Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation and MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Foundation, we could not confirm an Amazon listing.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/