topic Re: Drug Store Foundations in Beauty

Drug Store Foundations

Winkk — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:03:38 GMT

With prices of cosmetics constantly getting higher I have been trying to find cheaper brands of items I use. I'm currently using IT CC+ complete coverage foundation. I like it, but my skin must be changing because it doesn't look or last as nice as it used to.

I tried the No Makeup Makeup which is OK (it gets a lot of good reviews) but it's $55.

Does anyone use a drugstore foundation that they really like? My skin is dry with wrinkles so I don't want something that will look cakey.

Thanks.

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stevieb — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:14:23 GMT

Cover Girl with Olay. Many shades, comes in a compact or a pump.

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50Mickey — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:15:17 GMT

@Winkk I have tried everything from drugstore foundations, to high end department store foundations. The best fit for me is L'oreal True Match super blendable in the shade C3.

It foundations and Doll 10 are too yellow for my skin tone.They have almost no cool tone foundations.

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ellaphant — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:22:54 GMT

I've used everything from Channel to Revlon and would never pay for expensive foundation again. Currently using a Revlon foundation. Silky and looks like no makeup .

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ellaphant — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:24:03 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
Cover Girl with Olay. Many shades, comes in a compact or a pump.

Thanks, this looks interesting. Must try!

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Winkk — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:27:39 GMT

@stevieb -- Thanks. Do you have a preference? Compact or pump?

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stevieb — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:40:16 GMT

@Winkk wrote:
@stevieb -- Thanks. Do you have a preference? Compact or pump?

@Winkk I like them both. When I take my time, I use the pump and can be more exacting, but the compact is sort of my default. It comes with a little sponge to apply. The makeup side of the compact screws off and the little sponge is in a container on the bottom. Both are very creamy. I believe they are usually the same price.

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Winkk — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:49:38 GMT

@50Mickey wrote:
@Winkk I have tried everything from drugstore foundations, to high end department store foundations. The best fit for me is L'oreal True Match super blendable in the shade C3.
It foundations and Doll 10 are too yellow for my skin tone.They have almost no cool tone foundations.

@50Mickey -- Thanks. I just looked it up on Amazon and they do have a lot of shades. Amazon is selling it right now for $9.

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smoochy — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:58:39 GMT

I love the creme stick foundation No.7. Get it on Amazon, $14. I also have "mature" dry skin. This gives a beautiful flawless finIsh over a well moisturized face. Really covers my flaws. And there are many shades.

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PinkyPetunia — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:01:46 GMT

I swear by drugstore foundations. My skin is dry in the winter, normal in summer. I like several.

Maybelline FitMe Dewy & Smooth. They make a Matte version too so avoid that--super drying. I'm a light/medium tending towards warm. My shade is 125 nude beige.

L'Oreal True Match super blendable N3 Neutral light med.

L'Oreal Visible Lift serum absolute 148 Natural buff. Mousselike, nice finish but the pumps malfunction and it's impossible to get all the product out of the botte.

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Dazlin — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:26:32 GMT

I haven't purchased high end foundations in a while...because I cannot justify the prices, ridiculous.

So I've found some nice ones in the drugstore with nice ingredients like peptides and collagen.

I have 2 from Revlon, and I recently bought loreal serum foundation spf 50...also very nice, natural looking.

I'm going to check out Neutrogena Healthy skin with collagen next.

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JudyL — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:10:27 GMT

I like Catrice Tru Skin Hydrating Foundation; L'Oreal N*ude Hyaluronic Skin Tint; Maybelline Super Stay Skin Tint and the new 30 Hour Lumi Matte foundaton.

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smb3 — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:17:14 GMT

Covergirl Aquasmooth

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Winkk — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:35:13 GMT

Thanks ladies. Always good information here.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:35:20 GMT

I've been wearing L.A. COLORS pressed mineral foundation for a long time. No talc and they make a shade that matches my skin very nicely. It's a medium coverage foundation and comes in 14 shades last I checked.

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Calibeach — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:59:22 GMT

@50Mickey wrote:
@Winkk I have tried everything from drugstore foundations, to high end department store foundations. The best fit for me is L'oreal True Match super blendable in the shade C3.
It foundations and Doll 10 are too yellow for my skin tone.They have almost no cool tone foundations.

@Winkk @50Mickey - For drugstore makeup, I also like the L'Oréal True Match foundation. And the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer.

The Bareminerals SPF Complexion Rescue or Beekman Tinted SPF is used as my primer. Drugstore option, e.l.f. Whoa Glow SPF primer

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stevieb — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:12:50 GMT

@Winkk wrote:
Thanks ladies. Always good information here.

@Winkk Wanted to mention on the Covergirl with Olay, the coverage is excellent.

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MommyAngie — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:04:54 GMT

L’Oreal True Match Tinted Serum foundation is great for dry skin. Beautiful finish! 💖

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SandyAndy — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:58:37 GMT

I recently purchased Ulta's Complexion Crush foundation. It's $16. It is a little thick so you don't need to use much. I really like it. Like others, I'm simply over paying $50+ for a foundation.

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JudyL — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:10:28 GMT

@SandyAndy wrote:
I recently purchased Ulta's Complexion Crush foundation. It's $16. It is a little thick so you don't need to use much. I really like it. Like others, I'm simply over paying $50+ for a foundation.

@SandyAndy - I recently purchased it too and am really liking it.