Being a makeup artist for so long, and a makeup obsessor, I’ve used my fair share of foundations over the years. I recently did a purge of old makeup, and decided to downsize my foundations in the process. Now, don’t get me wrong, I have a few more than just the ones pictured, but I narrowed down my top 5 most favorite foundations of all time up to now. Price points ranging from very VERY affordable drugstore to middle of the road! So lets go through them! **Click the soft pink text to be taken to each product page to purchase**
#5 Makeup forever HD Stick
This is an oldie, but a goodie. This is one of the OG full coverage HD foundations. I love how creamy this foundation is, a small amount goes a LONG way. This one is my go to when I want full glam, and doing the whole shabang! Its on the higher end price wise at 43.00 On the Sephora site. It will last you a long time however! A swipe on each cheek, the forehead and a tap on the nose!
We will start with the Honorable mention…
Joah Beauty Angel food Cake cake cushion foundation. This foundation is my “go to when I want just a little coverage for a “no makeup” makeup look. It’s light to medium coverage, not oily or sticky. Has never broken me out, and its easy! Cushions are a great Light to medium, for non mask days!
#4 MAC Cosmetics Matchmaster foundation
Another Classic, and my 2nd go to for a full glam, full beat face mask. This one is just so good! It’s an oil controlling Oil free full coverage foundation coming in at $40.00. Long wearing up to 8 hours, minimizes the look of pores. I prefer to put this on with a dense brush for a fuller coverage!
#3 Wet N Wild photofocus Stick foundation
This is an amazing Dupe, for the Makeup forever HD foundation. I actually prefer the finish of this one over the MF. The whole Photofocus line is just pure magic. I swear I don’t know how they do it, but this foundation will make your face look flawlessly airbrushed and covered to perfection. The price is even better…$3.79 at Walmart?! Or under 8.00 everywhere else.
#2 Becca Ultimate Coverage 24 hour foundation
I’m so thankful that Boxycharm sent me this in one of my boxes to try because it has quickly risen to my top 5 and actually my #2! This is described as a lightweight full coverage, and I can vouche it is absolutely that! it gives such a natural finish, and its also described as great for blemish prone skin. This one just always makes me feel like its my skin…but better. I really love the pump for hygiene purposes, and its just overall a natural amazing liquid! It is a high end brand coming in at Sephora at $44.00
#1 Wet N Wild Photofocus Matte Foundation
Can you believe that a foundation that is less than $6.00 is my top pick for foundtions? If you ask most Beauty gurus, they will tell you, that there is something special about this foundation. Now, it smells like paint, but its made specifically for photography so it definitely gives your skin an airbrushed filtered look. So if you can get past the smell, you are in business! This product is the first one I suggest to everyone! AND with the link provided, its even cheaper at Walmart!
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So that does it for my Top 5 go to foundations as of now! The nice thing about the particular brands that I am loving is that they all have very decent shade ranges. Makeup forever was always a 40+ shade range company, so a Huge shout out to them for always doing it the right way!
hope you guys love these foundations as much as I do!
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