Good drug store foundations??

Jan 23, 2014

Naomi L.

I'm looking for a good drug store foundation. I've never wore foundation before so I also need tips on how to apply it & stuff. looking more for light to medium coverage. All is appreciated. Thanks (:

Jan 23, 2014

Lexi K.

I love Loreal True Match, they have the 3 different undertones you can choose from. Medium coverage, looks flawless, and gives a great natural finish.

Jan 23, 2014

Lynzie B.

Loreal true match :)

Jan 23, 2014

Lia L.

I like the covergirl clear oil control anti-luisance. But I've heard great things about the revlon color stay foundation.

Jan 23, 2014

Cat C.

What's your skin type? Any certain finishes you're looking for? :)

Jan 23, 2014

Naomi L.

My skin type I would say is normal. & I don't exactly know what finishes means?

Jan 23, 2014

Alex M.

The two best drugstore foundations in my opinion are Loreal True Match and Revlon Colorstay. Loreal has more color options. Revlon, I personally feel like, has better staying power. You could apply it with a stippling brush to get medium coverage or with a beauty blender sponge which will make it look almost flawless. Or you could use a flat foundation brush.

Jan 23, 2014

Naomi L.

Also what's the best way to match your skin color for first timers? I definitely don't wanna walk around looking foolish lol.

Jan 23, 2014

Alex M.

The best way to match your skin is by swatching different colors on your jawline. The one that disappears the most on your skin is the better match. However, this can be difficult in most drugstores because they don't have testers nor good lighting and access to a mirror. At some places they might have a match sheet that shows all of the different colors and you can put the sheet over your skin to see which color looks best. But don't match it to the inside of your wrist because that part is usually lighter than the rest of your body. So honestly, I find the easiest way is to ask a sales associate at the makeup counter for help. Usually they're happy to help. It's just easier to have someone else match foundation for you.

Jan 23, 2014

Ali Z.

Revlon colorstay is definitely full coverage. it can feel quite heavy on the skin. I am now loving Maybelline Matte Mousse. its awesome if you want light/medium coverage. just put a layer and youre good to go. if you need a little bit more coverage, you can always build it up. its matte finish & you don't really need powder on top. just my opinion :)

Jan 23, 2014

Lynzie B.

Finish means matte or natural. Try finding your skin tone then trying to match it to your neck/ jawline.

Look at the inside of your forearms. See the veins there? If they look more blue, you're probably cool undertones. If you see green veins, you're warm. So, blue veins = cool skin, green veins = warm skin. If you can't tell whether they're blue or green your probably neutral.

(This is optional may or may not help. It has been said to be incorrect but I don't know maybe it can help someone) Also if you wear more or look better in silver jewelry your more cool. If you wear more gold then warm. If you look good in both your probably neutral.

Jan 23, 2014

Mariam A.

I really like the Maybelline dream mouse foundation

Jan 23, 2014

Ruby F.

Maybelline foundations especially the dream mousse and for lighter coverage the BB cream

Jan 23, 2014

Cat C.

Okay normal skin is good to work with lol. And yes finish is either matte, semi matte, dewy, natural.
The best way to find your best match is by finding foundations with your corresponding undertones. Lynzie is spot on about finding out how :)

For instance, I have neutral-warm undertones. I have blue and green looking veins and I can wear gold or silver normally. I know I'm closer to warm beige tones because I can't wear certain cool tones lipsticks or hair colors.

After finding your undertone, determine if you are fair skinned, light skinned, light-medium, medium, or medium tan. Then look for a foundation that will match the qualities you picked. If your stuck between two, take the lighter, if it's a little too light, you can always bronze and add other things and it'll match :)

Jan 23, 2014

Ty R.

Loreal True Match.

Jan 23, 2014

Naomi L.

Thank you girls so much! you truely helped (:

Jan 23, 2014

Hannah S.

If you have dry skin try true match lumi. if your skin is oily try Revlon color stay or the regular loreal tru match.

Jan 23, 2014

Cat C.

No problem :) if you have any more questions you can personally send me a comment. I understand that finding a foundation match can be pretty tricky at first lol.

Jan 23, 2014

Sarah M.

I love Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse. It's my favorite drug store foundation, hands down.

Jan 23, 2014

Julia G.

My personal favorite is Revlon Nearly Naked. It has a really nice natural Finnish and doesn't look cakey.

Jan 23, 2014

Alyssa M.

Covergirl 3 in 1 foundation with a damp beauty blender :)

Jan 24, 2014

Sarah D.

Loreal true match, revlon colorstay whipped, covergirl 3 in 1