The Best Drugstore Foundations, According to Celebrity Makeup Artists

“I love this foundation because it leaves a radiant finish on your skin, and gives you healthy and improved skin tone over time!” —Allan Avendaño, celebrity makeup artist who works with Chrissy Teigen and Camila Cabello 

“This foundation is sheer to full-coverage making it a great choice for camera and day wear. When I first started out as an artist, this was the foundation I carried in my kit, and it’s still a foundation I recommend for those on a budget. I’m also a HUGE fan due to the vast range of colors, making it a sure bet.” —Lindsey Williams, NYC-based makeup and hair artist 

“It's slim picking when it comes to a foundation that actually treats acne-prone and acne-scarred skin. This foundation mimics the skin's appearance while disguising and clearing blemishes and acne scarring.” —Edward Cruz, NYC-based makeup artist

“This foundation offers light to medium coverage and has a beautiful finish to it. It can be mixed with moisturizer, and beautifully blends into the skin. I feel like there’s a melted-into-the-skin quality to this foundation. It’s so important to me for companies to have a broad range of shades, and NYX wins here too.” —Lindsey Williams, NYC-based makeup and hair artist 

“I recently discovered the L'Oréal Infallibe Pro-Glow Foundation  and I'm loving it. It has definitely become one of my favorite drugstore foundations. Not only does it give you nice, glowy coverage, but it also lasts all day. I love a product that is low maintenance!” —Daniel Chinchilla, celebrity makeup artist who works with Ariana Grande 

“One of my favorite drugstore foundations is Honest Beauty's Everything Cream Foundation. This is the foundation I ALWAYS use on Jessica Alba for not only red carpet, but also for her personal appearances. It’s an incredible medium to full-coverage formula that gives great payoff and wears comfortable for hours on the skin. I use this with a buffing foundation brush to maximize the coverage without having to use a lot of product.” —Daniel Martin, celebrity makeup artist who works with Jessica Alba and Olivia Palermo 

“Revlon Colorstay for Combination/Oily Skin is one of my go-to foundations. It has great medium to full coverage and a beautiful matte finish. This is a perfect option for these hot and humid times during the summer. A little also goes a long way, and I don't feel like this foundation requires much touch-up!” —Daniel Chinchilla, celebrity makeup artist who works with Ariana Grande

“For a more sheer foundation that evens out skin tone, adds coverage, but also gives a nice, polished finish to the skin, Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti Aging Perfector is amazing! It’s also great for guys too because it doesn't look or feel like makeup" —Daniel Martin, celebrity makeup artist who works with Jessica Alba and Olivia Palermo