Top 5 Budget Friendly Foundations:
What is a Foundation?
Foundation, as the name suggests, forms the base of your makeup. Depending on the product, it comes in various forms like powder, liquid, cream, full-coverage, moderate-coverage, soft-finish, matte-finish, etc.
Buying Guide: How to Choose the Best Foundations for Indian Skin?
Listed below are three easy steps that can aid your selection procedure.
Step 1: Understand your Skin.
-Oily Skin
-Dry Skin
-Sensitive Skin
Step 2: Get to Know Your Undertone.
Green: Warm Undertone
Bluish-Purple: Cool Undertone
Bluish-Purple: Cool Undertone
Step 3: Get the Right Shade.
There is always a chance that the foundation may oxidize and become darker; hence always choose a shade 2 shades lighter than your skin color. Swatch it on your jaw to get the perfect shade.
1. L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Matte Cover Foundation.
- Thick consistency
- Available in 12 shades
- Has Vitamin E
- Velvet matte look
- Conceal acne and blemishes
- Lightweight
- Long-lasting
- Sweat-resistant
- Pump dispenser
- No touch-ups needed.
- Suitable for oily and combination skin.
- No fragrance.
2. Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation.
- Soft, supple finish
- SPF 15
- Liquid consistency
- Intense moisturization
- Prevent acne
- Easy to blend
- Available in 16 shades
- Perfect for oily/ combination skin
- It does not cause breakouts.
- Long staying power
- No fragrance.
3. Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless
Liquid Foundation.
- Oil-free formula
- Perfect for all skin types
- Available in more than 20 shades
- Full Coverage
- Liquid consistency
- Easy to blend
- Tested for allergies
- Perfect for oily/ combination skin
- It does not cause breakouts.
- Long staying power
- Buildable coverage
- No fragrance
- Non-comedogenic
- Very affordable
- Dermatologically tested.
4. SUGAR Cosmetics – Ace Of Face – Foundation
Stick.
- Sleek and Attractive packaging
- It comes with an excellent brush
- Creamy soft texture
- 22 shades
- Can skip color correction
- Buildable foundation
- Free from parabens
- Provides matte finish
- It does not accumulate in the creases and crevices of the skin
- Long-lasting
- Waterproof.
- Travel-friendly.
- Cruelty-free
- 100% Vegan
- Dermatologically tested.
5. Maybelline New York Super Stay 24H Full
Coverage Liquid Foundation.
- Full Coverage
- Oil-free
- It does not clog pores.
- Thick consistency
- Sweat-resistant.
- Transfer-proof
- Long-wear
- Easy to blend.
- Available in 9 shades
- Perfect for oily/ combination skin
- It does not cause breakouts.
- Long staying power
- No fragrance
- Dermatologically tested.
6. Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Perfect Cover Liquid
Foundation.
- Matte finish
- Liquid consistency
- Quick-drying
- Easy to blend
- Available in 16 shades
- It does not accentuate pores
- Strong fragrance
- Perfect for oily skin.
- Medium to buildable coverage.
- It does not cause breakouts.
- Long staying power.
- Affordable.
7. L.A GIRL Pro Coverage H.D. Foundation.
- Thick consistency
- Available in 16 shades
- Has Vitamin E
- It has Vitamin C Ester
- Contains retinyl palmitate
- Anti-oxidation properties
- Lightweight
- Long-lasting
- Dewy Makeup Look
- Paraben-free
- Cruelty-free
- Mild fragrance.
8. Colorbar Cosmetics 24Hrs Weightless Liquid
Foundation.
- Creamy soft texture
- Oil-free
- 30 shades
- Buildable foundation
- Free from parabens
- Sweat-resistant
- Long-lasting
- Travel-friendly
- Cruelty-free
- 100% Vegetarian
- Dermatologically tested.
9. Elle 18 Lasting Glow Foundation.
- Mild coverage
- 4 shades
- Moisturization
- Oil-free formulation
- Quick drying
- Vitamin E present
- Budget-friendly.
10. Iba Pure Skin Liquid Foundation.
- Thick consistency
- Available in 3 shades
- Contain Vitamin E
- Hydrating formula
- SPF 15
- Has Aloe vera extracts
- Antioxidation properties
- Dewy Makeup Look
- Paraben-free
- 100% Vegan
- Free from alcohol
- Cruelty-free
- Mild fragrance.
I hope you find this article helpful. Let us know in the comments below if you find the proper foundation for your skin tone.