Best Drugstore Foundation For Oily Skin






After lots of searching and testing I think I have found the best matte drugstore foundation for oily skin.  This has not been an easy feat.  Although I feel there are much more options for matte foundations at the drugstore now than in previous years. Not all matte foundations are truly matte, not all of them come in a good color range and not all appear seamless on the skin.  Some feel cakey, don't blend well or oxide, making your skin turn orange.




I feel after much searching I have found a really good option. Loreal's Infallible pro-matte.  Let me just say this is truly a seamless matte foundation.  It comes in 12 shades ranging from Ivory to Cocoa. Most shades are beige tones.  The color range is not bad but they definitely cater to more beige skin tone. They could definitely add more colors in the ivory and cocoa shades.


This applies easily with a wet sponge. I use my Beauty Blender or my Real Techniques sponge, which I recently purchased for the first time. I am in love with this sponge for the great design and texture. Of course the price is spectacular. Because it is a matte foundation it dries quickly but not that quickly that it doesn't give you time to blend it. It sets well and does not leave your skin feeling tacky.  I feel it has good medium coverage.  I guess it could become full coverage but I honestly don't know how much more you would have to apply or if it will change the appearance of the seamless look.  It claims it has 24hour.  On my oily skin I would say 8 to 10 hours.  If it is a hot day and I'm outside a lot maybe I have to blot with a blotting paper once during the day. I usually use the Infallible Pressed Powder.  This will definitely help the foundation stay put longer.  At the end of the day it washes off easily. My skin which is prone to breakouts with certain foundations is not really affected with this foundation.  The price is of course on point.  Plus most drugstores or Ulta's have coupons or rewards available that you can get an even better deal on.   So far this is the best drugstore matte foundation I have found. Definitely recommend to anyone with oily skin or those with normal skin but like a matte finish.




As summer nears this will definitely be my go to foundation.


Happy Spring!


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