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Fortunately, luxury beauty brands aren’t the only ones that offer good options.

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Cristina Cianci

There are plenty of awesomedrugstore optionsavailable in a variety of textures and shades to match your specific coverage needs.

Bonus: Most are under $20.

“The sheer liquid evens out discoloration while leaving a touchable finish.”

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“This tinted moisturizer gives a great color sheen and dewiness to skin.

Plus,its queer-owned!”

“It lays naturally on any skin throw in and is buildable.

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I like using two shades (one deeper and one lighter) to create soft dimension on the face.

Fellow makeup artistKristine Cruzagrees, adding, The formula is oil-free and fragrance-free.

Plus, it has a matte, natural finish that’s perfect for my oily skin.

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“Thats when I discovered this foundation at a drugstore and was pleasantly surprised!

The coverage and durability is incredible, but it still feels like skin.

It sets with a nice matte finish.”

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Buy it:$9,nyxcosmetics.com

Drugstore Foundations

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Drugstore Foundations

Drugstore Foundations

Drugstore Foundations