best drug store foundation

[karinothing]

What is your favorite drug store foundation and why?

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I used to use Neutrogena, it was one of the few that didn't make me break out.

I will never go back to drugstore foundation, though.

[karinothing]

Ha, that isn't the answer I want! I am trying to be MM.

[dexteroni]

I used Neutrogena Healthy Skin for years before switching to Clinique. IMO the drugstore brands typically don't have awesome foundation, but this one really isn't bad.

www.neutrogena.com/product/healthy+skin+liquid+makeup+broad+spectrum+spf+20.do?sortby=ourPicks

For comparison's sake, I hate Revlon Colorstay. It feels heavy and cakey on me.

[karinothing]

I currently use Revlon colorstay. However, the last couple times I have had a problem finding a light enough color (the lightest the local stores have been caring is like 6 shades darker then me). Then when I do find my color they only have the oil foundation not the dry one. So I think I am done with them.

I am looking for something w/light to medium coverage. My skin is smooth, my main issue is just that it can be kind of blotchy so I need something to even out my skin tone.

I guess I could try fancier foundation, I just don't want to spend $60.

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There are plenty of good ones in the $30 range at sephora plus you can have someone match you.

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Revlon photo ready foundation is just as good as high end brands.

[awkwardpenguin]

I really like L'Oreal True Match Lumi, but I'm not sure it comes in a light enough shade for you. I like it because it is dewy without being too oily, with light/medium coverage.

[awkwardpenguin]

Jun 12, 2013 19:13:30 GMT -5 @godawgs said:

Revlon photo ready foundation is just as good as high end brands.

Is it sparkly? I've heard it's good but I'm worried I'll look like a disco ball.

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Jun 12, 2013 19:51:31 GMT -5 awkwardpenguin said:

Jun 12, 2013 19:13:30 GMT -5 @godawgs said:

Revlon photo ready foundation is just as good as high end brands.

Is it sparkly? I've heard it's good but I'm worried I'll look like a disco ball.

I can see sparkles when I swatch on my hand, but don't see them at all on my face.  I read one blogger review that you can remove the sparkles by dabbing your face with a tissue after applying.

voices.yahoo.com/how-better-results-revlon-photoready-foundation-5560023.html

[mfluder]

Jun 12, 2013 18:45:38 GMT -5 karinothing said:

I currently use Revlon colorstay. However, the last couple times I have had a problem finding a light enough color (the lightest the local stores have been caring is like 6 shades darker then me). Then when I do find my color they only have the oil foundation not the dry one. So I think I am done with them.

I am looking for something w/light to medium coverage. My skin is smooth, my main issue is just that it can be kind of blotchy so I need something to even out my skin tone.

I guess I could try fancier foundation, I just don't want to spend $60.

Sorry, by the dry one, do you mean you're using the powder one and don't like the liquid foundation?

I am pretty useless for drugstore, I do admit, but if you like powder, MUFE new powder is nice (and $36; I realize its not drug store, but hey I'm doing better than $60  ). I also like their MUFE Mat Velvet Plus liquid foundation, which is also $36.

Personally my very favorite right now is NARS TM, but that is $40ish....



 

[karinothing]

Oh, no I am using liquid foundation. Colorstay used to have an option for dry/normal skin www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Face/Foundation/ColorStay-Makeup-with-SoftFlex-for-Normal-Dry-Skin.aspx but I haven't seen it in a while!

I have never really used powder. Why do you like it better than liquid?

[mfluder]

Jun 12, 2013 20:05:18 GMT -5 karinothing said:

Oh, no I am using liquid foundation. Colorstay used to have an option for dry/normal skin www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Face/Foundation/ColorStay-Makeup-with-SoftFlex-for-Normal-Dry-Skin.aspx but I haven't seen it in a while!

I have never really used powder. Why do you like it better than liquid?

Oh.. fail by my part! I don't, I like liquid better lol. 

Okay, liquid. And for dry skin. Ignore my previous recommendations. 

And now I'm drawing a blank.