As an accountant, I am always on the hunt for affordable makeup that has a good shade range, goes the distance and gives me my money's worth. Here's my list.
Sections
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Foundations
Concealers
BB Creams & Tinted Serums
Foundations
Affordable drugstore and otherwise liquid foundations
I have hyperpigmentation and always need to color correct or use a concealer. This foundation is what I use on 9+ hour days, when I feel like skipping a couple steps in my routine, but still have my makeup look good.
Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation
I love this CoverGirl foundation. One of the few drugstore makeups that has a wide shade range and does not run orange.
COVERGIRL TruBlend Matte Made Liquid Foundation
I need to use a blue concealer to reduce the orange tint, but it is worth it! It's matte, long lasting and affordable.
Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage Foundation
Within it's 47 shade range count, yours HAS to be there! It's one of the few foundations I own that's not matte
L'Oreal True Match Foundation
Slightly pricier than the other options, but the spf addition, long lasting nature and photo finish makes this a worthy buy
M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid Foundation SPF 15
Matte + blurring poreless finish + pocket friendly = must have
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation Mocha
Concealers
Concealers that pair well with the fragrances
For only $5 you get a non creasing, creamy, full coverage concealer and color corrector.
L.A. Girl Pro Concealer
I like this concealer, because it is medium coverage and does not get cakey throughout the day
Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Concealer
If you are using the foundation, makes sense to use the concealer
COVERGIRL TruBlend Undercover Concealer
My favorite, affordable, stick concealer and color corrector. For $5.99, you can buy a couple. It also travels great!
NYX Pro Fix Stick Concealer - Cocoa
This is very light coverage, so if you have really deep hyperpigmentation, keep that in mind. Other than that, pairs well with any foundation
Maybelline Super Stay Liquid Concealer
My favorite concealer!! It is moisturizing, does not crease,and goes with any foundation
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circles Concealer
BB Creams & Tinted Serums
Lightweight, matte and only $9. I use this on those days when it's so humid that makeup is sliding off as you put it on.
COVERGIRL Clean Matte BB Cream Oil-Free
Just like the foundation, a lot easier to find your match here. It is not matte, but it has really good coverage for a tint
L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Serum
Technically, this is a foundation, but it is so lightweight, with a skin like finish, I treat it like a serum. It does make me a bit oily, so it is perfect for errand and casual friends visits.
