The 10 Best Drugstore Foundations That Compete With High-End Formulas

The Maybelline Fit Me foundation has been my tried-and-true since I was in high school. I have generally clear skin, but I still get my fair share of bumps and blemishes, and this formula does a great job of concealing them without having to use a ton of product.

The consistency is slightly runny and a little goes a long way. You can apply with your fingers, beauty blender or foundation brush (my personal favorite is a beauty blender).

The coverage is buildable and blends very easily, and the foundation works well with normal to oily skin. It's non-comedogenic too, meaning it won't clog or block the pores on your skin. The shade range is impressive, with 40 different color variations for a variety of skin tones.

The price alone of this drugstore foundation from Wet n Wild is enough to have you running to your local pharmacy. I love that the applicator is a spatula because you can pack on as many layers as you want for a more full-coverage base.

The formula is vegan and cruelty-free, and it's designed to cut down on flashback if you're taking photos in different lighting conditions. This Photo Focus foundation has a matte finish, but it's also offered in a dewy finish if you have drier skin and need a hydration boost.

This tinted hydrator is the perfect everyday foundation for the summer months when you really want your natural, glowy skin to shine through. I can hardly tell that I'm wearing makeup sometimes because it blends so easily into the skin and feels just like a moisturizer.

The formula has hyaluronic acid to help hydrate your skin, as well as vegan squalane for moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. The consistency is lightweight and you can easily apply it with your fingers. It's fairly dewy when first applied and doesn't really dry down at all, but it works well with powder if you want to set the product in place.

You might have seen this powder foundation from L'Oreal going viral on TikTok, and it's for good reason. It's water and sweat-proof, and really helps to cut down on shine if you have oily skin. You can apply it over other makeup products, or use it on its own.

Its packaged in a portable compact with a basic makeup sponge, so it's great to toss in your bag if your makeup needs a refresh after running errands or being outside all day. It does a great job of soaking up excess moisture, and it'll cover up any noticeable redness.

The texture is breathable, and it won't have that chalky consistency that you might find in other pressed or loose powders. The finish is incredibly matte though, so it may not work as well for drier skin types.

"Less is more" is what they say these days, right? If you like to limit the amount of makeup products that you use on your skin, but still like the look of a full glam, the Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 foundation from Milani may be the perfect fit for you.

It's a high-coverage foundation and concealer combination that helps to even tone and hyperpigmentation and cover breakouts. I usually use this for special events, since the consistency is very thick and meant to last for several hours.

Compared to some of our more lightweight picks on this list, it is a little more challenging to blend. Because of the texture, I recommend applying with a brush first and then doubling down with a beauty blender to remove some excess product.

This drugstore foundation is a buildable formulation that is full of ingredients like vitamins A and C and grapefruit extract for healthier-looking skin.

The foundation is oil and fragrance-free, and also has SPF 17 to help protect your skin from harmful UV rays. There is also a great shade range. L'Oréal offers a whopping 45 colors, so you can find a shade match that most accurately fits your skin tone and can blend seamlessly into your skin.

It's one of our pricer options on the list, but applying with a foundation brush can help prevent excess use of product to make it last longer.

Revlon's ColorStay Liquid Foundation is definitely built to last (up 24-hour wear, to be exact). The formula with hyaluronic acid will replenish hydration, and it's designed for a variety of skin types.

The consistency is on the thicker side, but is sure to stay put during all of your daily activities and well into the night. It's a great fit for someone who knows they'll be heading to work for a full 8 hours and have an event in the evening, without much time to refresh in between. The convenient pump bottle is nice too, and helps reduce the makeup mess.

The foundation does have an intense scent with first application, but it wears off quickly once it's blended out and settled onto your skin.

Another pick from Maybelline's Fit Me foundation line, the Dewy + Smooth Foundation is ideal for drier skin types. It helps to rehydrate, is non-comedogenic to keep your pores clog-free, and it'll leave you looking luminous and glowy without overdoing it (but you can still build up the coverage for problem areas).

This pick can be good for combination skin types too, if you have patches of skin that are dry while other spots are more oily. It's very easy to blend without taking away from your natural shine and glow.

Pro tip: Pair this one with the Fit Me Matte Powder to set it in place and help prevent separation or product transfer.

A cream foundation can work well for aging skin, because it moves across the skin more naturally compared to other consistencies and is less likely to settle into fine lines and creases. The unique formula of the Simply Ageless foundation from Covergirl has B vitamins and peptides to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and enhance tone.

It also has a high SPF content to prevent sun damage, and the hyaluronic acid complex will give your skin lots of hydration. The compact design is super portable and can be a convenient addition to your travel makeup bag.

If you deal with acne-prone skin, you're most likely trying to avoid clogging your pores or further irritating your existing blemishes. Putting makeup on problematic skin can seem counterproductive, but the SkinClearing foundation from Neutrogena can actually help you heal and conceal acne spots.

It contains 0.5% salicylic acid, which is a topical compound found in many skincare and makeup products to treat acne and other skin disorders. The formula is also oil-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, so it's a great fit even if you just have sensitive skin.