Top 10 Drugstore Foundations You’ll Want to Buy
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Believe me when I say that I’ve tried so many drugstore foundations. You probably know by now that I am always searching for amazing products that are also affordable. Foundations can really make or break your whole look. I feel like any time I put on a bad foundation, it ruins everything! Soooo dramatic, I know.
Anyway, I’ve rounded up a list of my top 10 drugstore foundations you’ll want to buy. If you ever find yourself asking the question, “What is a good drugstore foundation?” I’ve got you covered! I’ve separated them into medium/buildable coverage and full coverage. Hope you find it helpful!
Medium / Buildable Coverage Drugstore Foundations
// This is honestly in my top three! There are so many different shades, and this can be worn completely sheered out or built up! It’s also suitable for so many different skin types.
// This is a great drugstore foundation for dry skin. Not sure if my oily girls will love it. It’s very luminous and about medium coverage. If you saw my full face of makeup dupes video, this is a dupe for the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation!
// Such a gorgeous foundation! If you’re looking for something medium coverage with a natural finish (and something that stays put!), this is your best best.
// I would say that this foundation is more of a medium coverage and can be built to full. It really does have great coverage but can also be sheered out if need be. Also stays put really well!
Wet ‘n Wild Photo Focus Foundation // This is the least expensive foundation out of the bunch and it’s so beautiful! It has buildable coverage, looks amazing on any skin type, and also stays put in the heat!
Full Coverage Drugstore Foundations
// Out of all the full coverage drugstore foundations on this list, I truly believe that this is the best drugstore foundation for acne. It is just gorgeous on the skin and is not too heavy at all.
// This is a very full coverage foundation, but does seem to have a pretty natural/satin finish. I love mixing this with other foundations as well. I would say that this is the best drugstore foundation for oily skin, for sure!
// This one has the highest coverage out of all the foundations on this list. It is no joke! But I do feel like it holds up well and can also be sheered out if you need it to be.
// This is a medium-full coverage foundation and has such a natural finish. It’s totally buildable and holds up great.
// I have been loving this foundation for years, and it only felt right to include it on this list. It is one of my OG favorite foundations. Some have compared this to Estee Lauder Double Wear, and I have to say that I think it’s very similar!
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Whats you’re favorite drugstore foundation?
I really want to try the True Match, I’ve heard a lot of good thing about it but…. Do you think it’s suitable for oily (& acne) skin? I’m trying to find a more natural, everyday one with SPF; even if I have to add some concealer :/ Great post BTW (:
I do think True Match is great for oily skin! You definitely need to set it with powder, though.
My skin is extremely dry. I need something hydrating, I hate powdering because it will make it more dry. But after a couple of hours, my nose gets very oily. And then around 9 hours later. It’s all gone. I need a foundation that’ll last me all day. I have an extremely busy schedule. Please let me know if you know good foundations for me.
Have you ever tried Estee Lauder Double Wear? It’s a great long-wearing one that stays put – no need to powder it!
Hi there,
Thank-you for all this info! I’m wondering if you could do a ‘dupe inexpensive make-up’ for ‘clean’ & ‘cruelty free’ products, eg, E.l.f. I won’t buy L’Oreal as they test on animals. Thanks.