7.24.2013

My 5 Fave Foundations (Collab. Video with Beauty by Arielle!)



I get asked often recommendations for foundation. Well, today I'm sharing my personal 5 faves! I love drugstore foundations and I have dry skin, so my picks are geared around those. I'm doing a collaboration video with Beauty by Arielle, so after you watch my video, be sure to check out her 5 Favorite Foundations video! As always, I keep this post pretty light in the hopes you'll watch my video for more details on the products. Enjoy!



BEST BUDGET:
1. Wet N Wild Coverall
  • SPF 15
  • 7 shades
  • $3.99
  • All day
  • Med/full coverage
  • Matte
  • Oily skin will love!
BEST LIGHT-FEELING:
2. Neutrogena Healthy Skin
  • SPF 20
  • 12 shades
  • $10+
  • All day
  • Light coverage
  • no "foundation-foundation"
  • mature skin

BEST ALL-AROUND LIQUID:
3. Revlon ColorStay
  • SPF 15 (I've seen versions with no SPF, SPF6)
  • 12 shades
  • $9+
  • med-full coverage
  • there's a line for oily skin, too!
BEST SUMMER GLOW:

4. L'Oreal True Match Lumi
  • SPF 20
  • 15 shades
  • $10+
  • light-med coverage
  • dewy glow
  • best for dry skin
FAVORITE:
5. Revlon ColorStay Whipped
  • No SPF (good for flash)
  • $11+
  • medium-full coverage
  • matte
  • 16 shades
  • all skin types
What are YOUR fave foundations?

33 comments:

  1. I wanna buy all of these foundations now, esp. that Revlon Whipped one. My fave has always been the RCMA foundation.
    Another great vid, Elle:)

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  2. Great post! I love seeing what other peoples favourite foundations are :)I love the Colourstay for oily skin, haven't tried the whipped one yet!

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  3. These sound great! I would love to try the Neutrogena Healthy Skin blend.

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  4. I love Bare Essentials, but these look good too. I'm always in the market for something new!

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  5. I love neutrogena products, they always feel so natural.

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  6. I LOVE Wet N Wild foundation. You can't beat the price and it works really well.

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  7. Color stay sounds like a winner. I'll have to grab a few bottles my next trip back!


    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  8. Elle! That is nice to know about Revlon Color Stay. I have been using a Maybelline dry wet foundation for years which I love, but have wondered about Revlon. Hmmmmmmm? We shall see.

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  9. Thanks for rounding up! Revlon definitely has some great drugstore foundations. I also like Maybelline's DreamEffects mousse (or whatever its called lol). It feels super awesome and does great coverage.

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  10. I love Lumi! It's my favorite drugstore foundation at the moment! The Revlon foundations both broke me out, but then again I have oily-acne prone skin. Great post!

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  11. I wish I could say I have a favorite foundation but I have yet to find one I am completely satisfied with. Maybe I need to try some of the ones you suggest.

    Tracy @ www.sunnydaystarrynight.com

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  12. Revlon is my favorite brand of drugstore cosmetics. I haven't found a product I don't like from them. I've never used their foundation. Maybe I'll have to check it out. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. My oily/acne-prone skin actually does not do well with liquid foundation, so I use mineral/powder foundation instead. Right now I'm using one from Clinique because it has been the kindest to my skin : ) I have read a lot of other bloggers who really like the Revlon Colorstay line

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  14. I LOVE Loreal True Match! I have been using it for a few months now and am VERY happy!

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  15. Hi Elle, i just did a foundation post myself, lol. The Revlon Colourstay bases are really great! thanks so much for stopping by!

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  16. I want to try the Revlon Whipped!

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  17. I'm addicted to MAC, but I might have to try one of these :)

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  18. I love the Revlon ones, but I've been wanting a lightweight one so I might try your suggestion with the neutrogena one! :)

    Nina
    http://curvymod.blogspot.com/

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  19. I've always wondered about the whipped foundation. It looks so light and not as thick as some foundations. Thanks for the recommendations!

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  20. I haven't tried any of these! And since I'm looking for a foundation, I'd probably go for one of those with SPF20 for summer.

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  21. I'm partial to the Bare Minerals pressed powder, or Dior Hydra tinted moisturizer (not a true foundation, but I love it). :)

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

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  22. Great review Elle. I haven't tried any of these yet.

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  23. I'm always on a hunt for a good foundation! Thanks for sharing, gotta try some of these out!

    WWW.ROXTHEFOX.COM

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  24. I actually just bought the L'Oreal True Match this weekend. I actually really love it. Will have to check out these others. Foundation is my weakest makeup knowledge.

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  25. Great review of these foundations. I'm a Clinique fan, having used it for a few years so I haven't tried any of these.
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/

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  26. love the fact you have drugstore recommendations...I have to try more Revlon & I like the name of Whipped :)
    * MlleWanderlust ✡

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  27. People say Revlon colorstay is very good, so I may try it! I think your post is very good! I actually like Chanel Lumiere and Dior Nude and Dior Forever. I think they are really good for the skin!

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  28. So I'm sure you've done a post on this, but favorite powders?

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  29. clinique works best for me (i also like the lancome teint something-or-other), but i am tempted to try less pricey options!

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  30. Good to know! I am always looking for affordable foundations... they can get so expensive!

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  31. i haven't really found a foundation that could qualify as my favorite just yet, but maybe it's one of these five? ;)

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  32. I might have to pick up that Neutrogena one since it's light. I've been using (and loving) the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB cream, but I've been breaking out and I'm wondering if that may be the cause. Hmmm. You are too adorable in the videos!

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