I tend to expect a lot from foundation, which is I why I used to break the bank every time I bought a new one. A good formula should perfectly match your skin tone, give you natural-looking coverage, hide manchas and basically make you look flawless. But that doesn't necessarily mean it needs to cost you a ton either.
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Let's face it–finding your perfect foundation can be daunting enough. Forget scoring an affordable one. But believe me chica, they really do exist. In fact, I've actually tested out a bunch of them that I'd highly recommend. Here are the best drugstore foundations all for less than 20 bucks!
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L'Oréal Paris
L'Oréal Paris True Match Super Blendable Makeup ($11) is so damn good it's become a cult favorite. Not only does it come in 17 different shades, but the formula contains no oils, fragrances of pore-clogging chemicals, leaving my skin smooth and flawless. I know what you're thinking. Where has this thing been your whole life, right?
CoverGirl
The new CoverGirl Ready Set Gorgeous Foundation ($9) is as light as a tinted moisturizer but covers as well as a liquid foundation. It also features an amazing built-in powder system that helps keep sweat and shine away from your face ALL day long!
Revlon
Want a foundation that treats while it covers? Try Revlon Age Defying Firming + Lifting Makeup ($12). This miracle worker doesn't just hide fine lines and wrinkles, it also smooths them out with its unique triple lift complex made with hyaluronic acid. Your skin will feel tighter in as little as four weeks.
IMAN
Every Latina I know swears by IMAN Second to None Liquid Makeup ($16). It comes in a ton of medium and dark shades but also features a blend of vitamin E, acai, magnolia and cottonseed plant extract that soothes and nourishes your skin. Perfect for those of us who like to baby our skin.
e.l.f
Believe it or not, e.l.f Studio Flawless Finish Foundation ($6) actually makes skin look glowy. The lightweight formula blends in naturally, leaving you with a nice, semi-matte finish. It's pretty light on your wallet too!
Sonia Kashuk
Sonia Kashuk Perfecting Luminous Foundation ($11) turns dull skin into an amazingly dewy complexion. It leaves you without a flaw in sight!
L'Oréal Paris
I'm currently obsessed with the new L'Oréal Paris Visible Lift Blur Foundation ($15). It instantly erases all your pesky imperfections.