After searching high and low, we have finally found the best foundations from the drugstore for all skin types, whether dry or oily, olive or fair. Trust us, these bases rock!
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L’Oréal True Match
This is my personal favourite foundation from the drugstore, and seems to be a favourite for many others. It’s a lightweight consistency with medium to buildable coverage and has an amazing colour selection.
Pros:
- Its oil free
- Great for both oily and dry skin
- Natural looking finish
- Hides imperfections
Maybelline FitMe (Matte + Poreless/ Dewy + Smooth)
Maybelline’s FitMe range has come out with two new different types of FitMe foundations – and they’re better than the original. One is matte for all you oily girls and one is dewy for those who suffer from dry skin.
Pros:
- Wide shade selections
- Good for all skin types
- Long lasting
- Minimises pores (Matte + Poreless)
- Super hydrating (Dewy + Smooth)
Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation
My second favourite from the drugstore! The Nearly Naked foundation has a natural to matte finish that would suit most skin types. It’s a slightly sheerer coverage but is buildable without looking cakey.
Pros:
- Has SPF 20
- Wide shade range
- Natural on the skin
- Long lasting
L’Oréal Infallible Matte Foundation
A newer foundation to L’Oréal and it’s already a fan fave. This matte foundation is more suitable for normal to oily skin, as it tends to be drying. Because its matte it’s super long lasting on the skin.
Pros:
- Long lasting
- Medium to buildable coverage
- Light consistency
- Flawless finish
- Waterproof
Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation
This Covergirl foundation ticks all the right boxes. It acts as a primer, concealer, and a foundation! It has medium coverage with a flawless finish and lasts all day.
Pros:
- Has SPF 20
- Suitable for oily and dry skin
- Long wearing
- Hides redness
- Smooth finish
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