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Buying and trying new foundations has got to be one of my guilty pleasures. Seriously. I have a problem. The best thing about Sephora is their sample system! I recommend getting a sample of the foundation you want to try (free of charge) before paying the hefty price some high end foundations come with. I also have a few drugstore favorites that I'll be sharing as well. The drugstore has stepped up their game in the foundation department over the past few years, and you can seriously find a great foundation for a great price. But we all love a good treat yourself moment as much as the next.
This post will share my top foundations as I've tested them out, drugstore and high end. Of course I have to share a disclaimer: not all of these are going to work for you, personally. Foundations are particularly personal in the sense that not all work with every skin type, desired finished or coverage level. There is a foundation out there for every body, so trial and error is how you'll find your fav!
Skin type: combination/normal, prefers medium buildable coverage with natural finish
1. L'Oreal Infallible Pro Glow
Pricier at the drugstore but does not lack in quality! This is a great medium coverage foundation that gives a glow to the skin without looking like a grease ball. I get oily in warmer climates, so for me this is more of a winter & fall foundation to bring back some hydration to the skin. Not super long wearing on me personally but I don't find it to be a problem! Great for a no makeup look or build up the coverage for a flawless glowy base.
2. NARS Natural Radiant Long wear Foundation
This has been my favorite foundation for over a year now. It says a lot if I repurchase a foundation because I try so many, but I've repurchased this twice. It's a good medium/full coverage, without looking heavy on the skin and lasts all day! It makes your skin look flawless without the cake face. It's super natural looking which I love.
3. Make Up Forever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Stick Foundation
This is the only stick foundation I'll slap on this face. Perfectly creamy, lightweight and holds good coverage. I will say don't go heavy handed with this or it will look thick on the skin, but a nice thin layer looks great! Definitely gives you the perfect skin look.
4. Make Up Forever Reboot Revitalizing Foundation
The newest addition to my collection but this will be my everyday foundation from here on out. Make Up Forever has to be my favorite foundation brand. I've tried all their foundations and loved them. This one gives a natural, lightweight finish, which keeps your skin looking and feeling hydrated all day. Not sure how this will hold up under the summer heat, but we shall see!
5. Too Faced Born This Way Foundation
Another natural looking foundation on the skin (you can see a pattern here of what I like). This one will give you more of a velvet, natural finish; not dewy or matte. But it is seamless on the skin, which is a huge sell for me. Nothing's worse than seeing foundation sit on top of the skin. It's held up for me in the summer months as well! Definitely worth taking a look at for every skin type.
6. IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream
This has been a go-to summer foundation for me. The importance of sun screen is no joke, thankfully this foundation has SPF 50+ inside it along with anti-aging properties! It does not lack in coverage either. They also cater to all skin types with a normal, matte, and hydrating formulas.
7. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
This is the most I've spent on a foundation. Ever. It's hyped up in the celebrity make up world so I had to give it a shot, and well... it won my vote. It is exactly as the name says. A great luminous finish that leaves the skin looking like silk, it's truly amazing. I don't feel this is a need for everyone however, as I won't be repurchasing because my bank cannot support those habits.
8. Mabelline Fit Me
Another great drugstore option, that provides multiple finishes so all skin types can enjoy! This foundation I've been wearing for years on years. I can wear both the matte & poreless formula as well as the smooth & hydrated one! It can be as cheap as $6.99, which is great. It wears beautifully on the skin and lasts all day for me. I always recommend this one for a drugstore alternative.
9. LAURA MERCIER Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation
This is more for my oily friends, who need their foundation to hold up through a hot summer day. Which is exactly when I wear it. This foundation I only wear in the summer when I need my makeup to stick on my face. To me, it is a little difficult to blend out at times, but once you get that layer on evenly it is not going anywhere. If that's what you're looking for, here it is!
10. Clinique Beyond Perfection Foundation + Concealer
This has a perfect amount of coverage for me; a full medium. It sits lovely on top of the skin without suffocating your pores with coverage, and looks natural! Again, cakey foundations are not my jam, and this is not that. This was one of my first foundations ever purchased, and I'm still happy with it years later!
So, there we have it! My top 10 foundations I've tested out. I'd love to hear what you guys think and let's open the conversation.
What foundations are your favorite? Have you tried any of these? Let's chat!
'Till next time,
-Loz
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