Rebecca's Guide to Drugstore Foundations

I’m OBSESSED with drugstore makeup reviews. It’s so fun to see what high-end products people can duplicate with drugstore products. I think there’s just something so satisfying about finding a really cheap product that looks just as awesome as something you’d get at the Nordstrom makeup counter.

Below are my favorite (and least favorite) drugstore foundations, along with some notes so you can see why I like and don’t like them.

A couple disclaimers:

1. I have really oily skin. I do use a moisturizer, but I honestly don’t need to because my skin is so dang slippery. So take that into account with these recommendations. 
2. I really prefer a full-coverage, long-lasting makeup look. I don’t love a super fleeky highlight/contour so I try to find a foundation that covers my under-eye circles and zits without too much trouble. 

 Best Drugstore Foundations:

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation
If you’re looking for a full-coverage foundation that won’t make your skin look dry and cakey, I would HIGHLY recommend this foundation. It’s very smoothing, but I wouldn’t say it has a totally matte finish. It’s very natural looking and it truly lasts ALL DAY.

• Full coverage 
• Very buildable 
• Smooth finish 
• Lasts LITERALLY ALL DAY without slipping off

L’Oreal Lumi True Match Foundation
This foundation looks just like my skin, which is why I love it so much. It requires two coats to really be FULL coverage, but I’ve been having pretty good skin lately, so it’s been a perfect fit. It also has a pump, which is SUPER convenient. I have to set mine with a powder because it definitely has a “glowy” look, but I don’t mind that too much.

• Easy to find the right shade for your skin tone 
• Medium coverage 
• Dewy finish
• Lasts 8-10 hours without slipping off

Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation 
This is a great foundation if you want medium coverage in minimum time. It also smells amazing! Don’t use it as a setting powder though, because it’s really pigmented. You need to use it alllll over your face.

• Medium coverage 
• Matte finish (no creasing!) 
• Lasts 6-8 hours without wearing off or getting oily

Coty Airspun Powder Foundation 
If you want to just powder your skin without putting on a heavy layer of makeup, I would definitely suggest trying this powder (available at Walmart for $6)!

• Light coverage 
• Very buildable 
• Smooth finish 
• Lasts 8-10 hours without wearing off or getting oily

Worst Drugstore Foundations: 

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Foundation 
This foundation is like mega-ultra-coverage, which is great, but it’s definitely a heavy foundation, and if it isn’t a perfect match, there’s not much you can do about it.

• Extra Full coverage 
• Looks super heavy 
• Talc-free (is that a thing?) 
• Lasts 12-14 hours without slipping off 

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Glow Sheers BB Cream 
Very “meh” product. If you want a BB cream that’s good for your skin, I think this is a good option, but it honestly just doesn’t do much.

• Sheer/Medium coverage 
• Not buildable 
• Lasts 6-8 hours

Cover Girl BB Cream 
This product is garbage. It literally turns orange the second you put it on and then it slips off your face. DO NOT BUY.

• NO COVERAGE NOT BUILDABLE 
• Oxidizes immediately

What do you think? Are there any must-have products I missed?

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Rebecca