Her Top Favorites: 1. Loreal True Match Super Blendable 2. Loreal Age Perfect (For Mature Skin) 3. Loreal Infallible Freshwear and Loreal Infallible Pro-Matte (Full Coverage, Matte) 4. Covergirl + Olay Simply Ageless (Wearable, Daytime, Satin Finish) 5. Maybelline Dream Liquid and Loreal True Match Lumi (Luminous, Glowy, Dewy) Honorable Mentions: 1. Nyx Blur Foundation 2. Neutrogena Healthy Skin 3. Magbelline Fit Me Dewy and Smooth 4. Revlon Age Defy and Covergirl Clean Fresh
I was sad you didn't feature my favorite drugstore foundations of all time! The Revlon Colorstay for Oily/Combination skin and The Wet N Wild PhotoFocus (Matte) Foundation! They are wonderfully neutral and even though I have about 50 other foundations (high-end and luxury) I find myself choosing 2 of the 3 drugstore foundations I own over the others most days. 💖
The wet n wild one is really good. There is some woman on here that always talks about it, or she did. Can't remember her name. But yeah, its a holy grail for her. I really enjoy it too. It's a good one and it's like under 5$ at Walmart/Amazon.
Things you did that I appreciate as an aging severe asthmatic who loves makeup: you described the smells, you reviewed the usual hypoallergenic brands and mentioned when the others were dermatologist tested, mentioned various types of skin including aging and dry. You gave me some great ideas to try and likely saved me a fortune. I would like to know for the future the ones that have the silicones and dimethicones. I feel weird about that on my face.
Hmmm, never thought of that! I have dry skin and am frustrated that the Target store near me now only carries the Matte Fit Me Foundation 🫤 (why?). Just one more reason to never go into Target.
Going down the drugstore makeup aisle is literally like taking a stroll back to 2004. L’Oréal kills the game because they actually make an effort with the shades and formulas. If maybelline got a pump for fit me, they could get in the race. Covergirl also has great formulas and has been making an effort with their shades lately which is a huge plus ❤
L’Oréal has more money because they refuse to be cruelty free. I just wanted to point that out because I think it’s important to note why for people who don’t know.
I hate to say it, but to me, the Cover Girl foundations have always smelled like Noxema. I cannot handle that smell at all! Nikki, you are a TROOPER for doing this for us. BLESS you and your precious little face for going the EXTRA mile. We all appreciate your dedication and talent. You truly are a ROCKSTAR❣️ Love you so much, for caring for your subscribers like you do. ❤️LOVE❤, KIMBER(Your Austin, Texas Sister in Beauty, Life & Faith)🥰😉🙏
Noxema owned CoverGirl back in the day. I remember my Mom using it in the 60's. It was the first foundation I used. . It was acquired by Proctor and Gamble in 1989. It is currently owned by Coty but still has that strong eucalyptus fragrance.
Nikki and Mitch, this is like an encyclopedia of foundations! Saving this video as a reference for years to come. Appreciate all the effort you put into this!
I regularly use the Wet N Wild foundation shown at 5:38 and I absolutely love it. I'm 51 and it smooths out all the fine lines really well, leaves a light glowy finish, and is sooo buttery going on. For the price point, I highly recommend it.
@@Makeupbynikkilarose i was literally going to ask the same thing but didn’t wanna seem ungrateful for how much work you did on this video. i’ve been stoked to see this video since you gave us a heads up in your live…like literally have been patiently waiting! Lots of love nikki! -tish
@@Makeupbynikkilarose the cover girl foundation was such a blast from the past. Back in the day the line's catch phrase was 'cover girl clean makeup by noxzema'. Hence the smell you talked about😊
this video is everything, Nikki. Let me tell you, my holy grails are the wet n wild photofocus foundation, the matte version is epic for oily skin. but the dewy version is gorgeous too. a fave combination of mine is to mix the loreal infallible pro matte foundation with the dewy version of the wet n wild photofocus foundation. the finish of it is unreal.
@FP-gh9yg these two are my go to. I actually prefer them to high end foundations. Now that I think of it, most of my foundation collection is drugstore except for my MAC foundations.
Thank you for this! So amazing to see so many drugstore foundations in one video!! The only one missing is the L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Glow formula. I have the original Infallible and the Pro-Matte one, but I have normal/combination skin (very seasonal and cycle-dependent) and would have loved to see the comparison of their more dewy formula since I'm on the fence about trying it!
It’s good. I am combo skin but I am very pale and I can typically find my shade in L’Oréal foundations but this one as pretty as it was on my skin it was way too orange on my very fair skin but if you aren’t fait skinned it’s a good one
Nikki. Yes you are right!! L’Oréal true match foundation is the best. I wear this for work during the week. On the weekends I go between the L’Oréal true match nude serum or neutrogena hydro boost tint with my tinted neutrogena sunscreen. It’s my favorite for weekends ❤. Thank you again for taking such time and care on this extensive review!!!
Amazing job with this in-depth examination of all these foundations. You forgot No 7. These products I believe are from England but are aold at ulta, Walgreens , etc . Their powder is a dupe for the Charlotte Tillbuey blur powder
Thank you so much for the segment titles, I always get distracted and it’s a lot easier to go back to the relevant bit. My favourite at the drugstore has to be Revlon Colorstay, weirdly the combo/oily version is the best no matter what your skin type you are. No idea why xxx
Thank you Nikki, this was a lot of money and work and I really appreciate you doing it for us! I would LOVE to know your extended thoughts in a future video on any of the ones you enjoyed the first impression of and said you’d keep trying out. I’m really interested in how you think they wore with other products, longevity, etc 🥰
Nikki, I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate this videos. Particularly this one, I'm a novice when it comes to foundation. I hadn't been using them a lot as I usually use a tinted SPF as base. A few weeks ago, I was gifted a Chanel foundation which is lovely, but it's a bit too polished for me wearing at work. I was looking for a light coverage foundation or tinted moisturiser. I was drawn to Covergirl + Olay as it has such a gorgeous finish on your skin in the demo. Then I found one at my local chemist and tried it. OMG, I'm in love 🥰 I also watched your video on skin prep which works brilliantly for this Covergirl + Olay foundation. No more blotchy skin for me! Many many thanks for your work, Nikki ❣
Thank you for the review. It helped tremendously. If you need content ideas, I recommend full ultimate concealer guide, both high and low end; it is so tough to find colors and finishes without losing money.
I absolutely adored this video, thank you for taking the time and effort to put this together Nikki 🥰 My standouts were the Maybelline Fit Me Dewy and Smooth and the L'Oréal True Match Lumi as I am nearing 50 and appreciate a lighter dewy almost serum finish kind of foundation 🩷
About six decades ago, I discovered Hard Candy's Glamouflage concealer (the fluid in the squeeze tube). This diamond in the rough, relatively unknown product easily reigned supreme over all its drugstore competitors, as well as a good portion of higher end options. That coverage could make lesion laden tweaker skin look as flawless as a baby's bottom, stayed on the skin for an improbably long period of time, and didn't contribute to the accentuation of any of my cavernous pores or "fine" lines. Win. Then it disappeared. So inevitably, when I noticed that Hard Candy had a new foundation with the name of my long-lost favorite drugstore concealer, I snatched it right off the shelf... only to discover that they are the same only in name. Suspiciously orange, heavy without coverage payoff, and touting a wear time of 5 minutes in a controlled, clinical environment. I ended up mixing it with a full coverage foundation that I needed to tone down a bit- probably the only application it might be appropriate for. Definite no.
This video is incredibly helpful, I’m amazed you took the time to create this! When talking about shade range, and how the brands had horrible range, is it verified that it’s the brand with the poor range or the retailer for only selling a small portion of the range? Thank you!
The worst part about drugstore is trying to color match by looking through the bottle. I usually get tired of returning/exchanging and go back to my high end products where I know my color! 😭 love this video sm
What an incredible video by you (and Mitch behind the scenes)!!! This is AMAZING and i'll revisit for years to come. So many hidden gems that no one talks about!
I am beyond impressed, and very grateful, that you would do this. It's also both comforting and disconcerting that an artist of your caliber and experience would also find it hard to find perfect color matches in drugstore foundation. Thank you so much for doing this, and for keeping it real! Oh... and the base fragrance of Covergirl Clean Makeup is Noxzema. Are you even old enough to know what that is? That's also why it's cooling.
I'm still not finished watching this video yet,because I'm taking my time enjoying it to the max. I am totally convinced that this will be one of the most watched go to Reference Makeup videos on RUclips. The time & money you put into it and, most Important, the very detailed, helpful way you describe each one of them. I havent yet looked to see if you have a good Index that we an easily go to a particular foundation if we are in a store and want to look up a a foundation quickly to get your opinion, if you did this video is golden. Thank you so much. 🌷
I can't see a reason for any 24 or 25 hour staying power for a foundation, However, I must say 15 or 16 hours of wear sometimes can be a thank goodness moment to have on a foundation that wears 16 hours like when I was ask to do a double shift at work, I certainly was glad my makeup was going to hold up working 16 hours even if I wasn't going to, plus the time and a half extra pay helped. So yes even when dates went longer that your watching the sunrise. Bottom line, my opinion 16 hours could occasionally be great to be in makeup,, but over that, no I can't see it being necessary especially the further away we get from our teen years and early twenties. Love this video.😅
I can't believe I just sat through 2 hrs of makeup swatches BUT I'm so glad I did!! This was quite enjoyable. So many I've looked at but so afraid to buy. I'm almost 50 with menopausal skin. Blech.. This was so incredibly helpful and now I feel more confident with trying a few of these options. Ty!
I have tried quite a few foundations, drug store and slightly more high end. Almost all make me feel cakey, itchy or uncomfortable. But I just bought the Revlon Illuminance foundation and I LOVE IT! It doesn’t feel cakey or awkward on my skin. I use a damp blender sponge to apply it, I have tried my fingers but I can imagine it could be slightly streaky putting it on that way. But the sponge applies it super nicely. I love how lightweight it feels, makes my skin feel good.
I appreciate your time and dollars spennt in educating us on foundation. I"m a new subscriber, 61 years old, and starting to finally love myself. You helped alot!
This is an amazing video. It is like an encyclopedia. Many of us will be referring to this for years to come. I know that the reason Walgreens is so expensive is that they have an incredible amount of theft.
Thank you for your great videos. I'm 65 and used to splurge on really high end makeup - but ...just don't want to waste money that way these days. I'd buy makeup because it was "in" and then never wear it. This is very helpful for me.
I love flower beauty on my early 50’s skin..I apply it over my tinted spf and it gives me a radiant finish looking very skin like - it doesn’t need to be full coverage to look good - esp on mature skin
Thank you for this video, I really appreciate you testing the low-end products, because in my country they're a lot higher in price. Where I am the Wet n Wild photo focus foundation is $13.99, the Rimmel Stay matte foundation is around $11.00, whereas the Rimmel Lasting foundation is $22.50. The Maybelline Fit Me foundation is $27.99, the Revlon age defying is around $50.00, and Milani is $32.00..
Will there be one for high end? I’d love to see that and you’re amazing for this on everything you do! If Nikki tells me I need it then I’m buying it 😅❤
Foundation is something I struggle with, I can never find a perfect colour/tone match & when I did it got reformulated & ruined so back to the search again 😂 This video is so helpful ❤ Thanks for taking the time to make it
Second time around watching this reviews😂😂-. For me you are THE make-up artist on this platform with the most consice advice and in- depth knowledge about complexion products. Been dying to venture to something outside Loreal's 4 in 1 ( I think?) Moisturizing tint balm. I'm sold with the age perfect foundation serum and the Lumi- let's see which one ends up accompanying me to work.
With respect to undertone range, lagirl sells these primary color mixers youcan use to neutralize your personal undertone for any foundation. It could help
New subscriber! Hi- Alex mentioned you in her recent video when she used your shadow brush. This is the first video I clicked on…. Not disappointed! I am going to binge in your past content!
I do love your video's and I have learned so much from you and Risa, I am saving up for your hooded and smaller eye brushes as I know they would help change my game. Can't wait.
This video is such a gem. Cheers for your hard work. You cleared my thoughts about many foundations I wanted to try for a long time. Thanks so much for the effort ❤
Covergirl clean liquid my mom used to wear this back in the 90s I remember seeing girls in school put this on and yes the color got darker I can't believe this foundation has not changed their formula since the 90s
Thank you for the way you categorized the best formulas for different ages/skin types. I was normal most of my life and now at 81 am dry and struggling to find a new formula. I use Almay color changing for years and got so many compliments. Now I'm too dry. I just purchased Infallible and it's now a bit uncomfortable and feels dry. I would appreciate your best of best for me. Fair, cool
The age perfect L’Oréal balm is one of my favs. I’ve found it applies best with a sponge. But I do agree it runs dark. Also I do have dry skin so you’re spot on
Just a possibly way to pour out the foundation. -Put the fingers (or something flat as the pinky painter palette you are using, can do it with sponge or brush but extra careful with the last one) on the opening -tip it up side down and then don't let go until is in upright position again.
A new subcriber here...I wonder why I didn't get RUclips suggestions to your videos before...I really appreciate the effort put into this video, I went through your entire video so smoothly that I didn't even realize how long it was...lol...I use some high end products but still I wear some drugstore ones, and my ultimate favorite drugstore foundation is the Loreal True match in 4W too, when I get to the end of the video and watched your recommendations, I felt so happy to know that someone with your experience in makeup choose my favorite foundation!! Thank you for your wonderful and thoughtful job!! 👏❤
I think you deserve a prize for showing us all these foundations & sirums thank you so much Im ordering a couple of your recommendations cant wait to get them in the mail. ❤❤❤❤❤
Lovely collection! I bought my first LV when I was 25 and I only used that bag a few times, haha. Also, love your clutch! I have an Eva clutch in the DE print and love the little chain. But I don’t want to spend so much money on it now, I have been amzlv buying the bag I want, it is as good as LV and is one of my favorite things.
I tried the loreal balm after watching one of your videos I needed something I could apply in the car in a hurry. Thanks for the way you make your videos they are very informative and have helped me alot .
Love this video! I agree with you I do not like fragranced foundation. The problem with I have with drug store foundations is they are not light enough for me.
Have you reviewed the Maybelline Super Stay 24h Skin tint + Vitamin C? I didn’t think so but I could have missed it, just wondering your thoughts on it?
I wasn't sure if someone in the comments has said it yet. But there's Uoma Beauty in Ulta which is their mid range brand and then Uoma by Sharon C which is their drugstore brand.
Just found this video. I rarely buy high end makeup so I really appreciated the inclusion of so many affordable foundations in one video. However, you left out a couple of popular ones that are drugstore priced but not in local stores. They are the online only Catrice foundations and the Believe brand foundation from a dollar store. I haven’t tried either of them but would love to know what you think of them.
Can you test out the Loreal infallible Pro Glow please 😊 love your work ❤ I love watching these videos over an over. And I hope you find the best affordable powder!!!!
Wow! I can’t believe you tested all these foundations. What dedication! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You deserve an award for all your hard work! 💕 your new subscriber
Maybelline Superstay 30hr used to be 24hr & it was a smoother, less dry formula. I miss it. I've literally gone SWIMMING in both and they stayed on though. 🌊
I love the concept of this video especially because it's a drug store version but I wish you had included what the base of each foundation is silicone based, oil based or water based I think thar would be SUPER HELPFUL INFO for some! Thx for sharing this though
I never thought I would be the least bit interested in the *Fit Me* series of drug store foundations, however, viewing this vid has me prancing down to my *Walmart* to purchase the dewy version of this product, so for that I thank you kindly! I am truly excited to slap it on my face now. The reasons I veered clear of that particular base was due to the plain packaging & the dump bottle it's encased in. It just wasn't one bit alluring to me & that may come across as somewhat snooty but nevertheless, my true feeling. Now ..... the beauty of all this (emphasis on beauty) is the technique you used when applying it to your perfect complexion. You actually enjoyed the whole experience so much that I felt its creaminess from the other side of the screen! *LOL* and it sold me! Thank you for that. I will not ever again be swayed in the direction of beautiful or cute packaging. BTW... I am a brand new "Subbie" and my name is Aleksandra Moondancer (Alex is my nick name) and thank you for this exquisite upload.
These videos are awesome, but I did notice you missed the L’Oreal infallible pro glow foundation. It’s an old-school one, but it’s so good and I wanted to see your thoughts.
I saved this video for purchase later and thank you for doing this. Can you do drugstore concealer next? I also have an idea that maybe in next video for each price range say your top one to buy so that people have options for what to buy in each price range (if that makes sense). I would love to know what you did with the ones you didn't like. Did you mean Uoma not Joma foundation. I am thinking the 24 hr makeup is for the people who go out all day and then have a red eye flight so technically 24 hrs or the ones who travel from US to like Australia and want to wear makeup in that long flight.
I loved, loved this vid.mso much work you put in to this. Those of us so obsessed with foundation will come back to this time and time again. Thank you, I've subscribed.
First video of yours I’ve ever watched. Very impressive and thorough review. Your face must be sore from the tests and removal of all those products! I definitely appreciate the effort. Glad to see my favorite Maybelline Fit Me got your approval. I wish they would add a pump, I would gladly pay an extra dollar for that feature.
Her Top Favorites:
1. Loreal True Match Super Blendable
2. Loreal Age Perfect (For Mature Skin)
3. Loreal Infallible Freshwear and Loreal Infallible Pro-Matte (Full Coverage, Matte)
4. Covergirl + Olay Simply Ageless (Wearable, Daytime, Satin Finish)
5. Maybelline Dream Liquid and Loreal True Match Lumi (Luminous, Glowy, Dewy)
Honorable Mentions:
1. Nyx Blur Foundation
2. Neutrogena Healthy Skin
3. Magbelline Fit Me Dewy and Smooth
4. Revlon Age Defy and Covergirl Clean Fresh
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@@dexl9487 thank you
Oh you’re a saint! Thank you!
This is really impressive work. Thank you for a full in depth review of all these foundations. Let’s get her more subscribers 🎊
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I was sad you didn't feature my favorite drugstore foundations of all time! The Revlon Colorstay for Oily/Combination skin and The Wet N Wild PhotoFocus (Matte) Foundation! They are wonderfully neutral and even though I have about 50 other foundations (high-end and luxury) I find myself choosing 2 of the 3 drugstore foundations I own over the others most days. 💖
The wet n wild one is really good. There is some woman on here that always talks about it, or she did. Can't remember her name. But yeah, its a holy grail for her. I really enjoy it too. It's a good one and it's like under 5$ at Walmart/Amazon.
Things you did that I appreciate as an aging severe asthmatic who loves makeup: you described the smells, you reviewed the usual hypoallergenic brands and mentioned when the others were dermatologist tested, mentioned various types of skin including aging and dry. You gave me some great ideas to try and likely saved me a fortune. I would like to know for the future the ones that have the silicones and dimethicones. I feel weird about that on my face.
The Fit Me foundations are AMAZING mixed with each other! It gives a velvety finish.
Hmmm, never thought of that! I have dry skin and am frustrated that the Target store near me now only carries the Matte Fit Me Foundation 🫤 (why?). Just one more reason to never go into Target.
Going down the drugstore makeup aisle is literally like taking a stroll back to 2004. L’Oréal kills the game because they actually make an effort with the shades and formulas. If maybelline got a pump for fit me, they could get in the race. Covergirl also has great formulas and has been making an effort with their shades lately which is a huge plus ❤
L’Oréal has more money because they refuse to be cruelty free. I just wanted to point that out because I think it’s important to note why for people who don’t know.
I never knew
Agreed love those 3 brands the most 👌🏼
I hate to say it, but to me, the Cover Girl foundations have always smelled like Noxema. I cannot handle that smell at all! Nikki, you are a TROOPER for doing this for us. BLESS you and your precious little face for going the EXTRA mile. We all appreciate your dedication and talent. You truly are a ROCKSTAR❣️ Love you so much, for caring for your subscribers like you do. ❤️LOVE❤, KIMBER(Your Austin, Texas Sister in Beauty, Life & Faith)🥰😉🙏
I came here to say this about smelling like Noxema! All of their foundations used to come in that bottle with different color caps.
Noxema owned CoverGirl back in the day. I remember my Mom using it in the 60's. It was the first foundation I used. . It was acquired by Proctor and Gamble in 1989. It is currently owned by Coty but still has that strong eucalyptus fragrance.
Anything with the “Clean” branding from Cover Girl has the Noxema in it.
It was a major marketing campaign. "It has Noxema in it, so you know it's good for your skin." Rrrright.
Nice job Ms Nikki
Nikki and Mitch, this is like an encyclopedia of foundations! Saving this video as a reference for years to come. Appreciate all the effort you put into this!
You are talented and clearly committed to your viewers. Your videos are informative, educational and very thorough. TY Nikki!!🎉🎉🎉😂
I regularly use the Wet N Wild foundation shown at 5:38 and I absolutely love it. I'm 51 and it smooths out all the fine lines really well, leaves a light glowy finish, and is sooo buttery going on. For the price point, I highly recommend it.
Loved this! Would be great to see you do this with drugstore concealers.
Will do!!!
@@Makeupbynikkilarose I'll be watching for it! Thank you! I dislike my concealer so much I usually just use foundation or BB cream.
@@Makeupbynikkilarose i was literally going to ask the same thing but didn’t wanna seem ungrateful for how much work you did on this video. i’ve been stoked to see this video since you gave us a heads up in your live…like literally have been patiently waiting! Lots of love nikki!
-tish
@@Makeupbynikkilarose the cover girl foundation was such a blast from the past. Back in the day the line's catch phrase was 'cover girl clean makeup by noxzema'. Hence the smell you talked about😊
this video is everything, Nikki. Let me tell you, my holy grails are the wet n wild photofocus foundation, the matte version is epic for oily skin. but the dewy version is gorgeous too. a fave combination of mine is to mix the loreal infallible pro matte foundation with the dewy version of the wet n wild photofocus foundation. the finish of it is unreal.
Do u think is better than high end foundations ?
@FP-gh9yg these two are my go to. I actually prefer them to high end foundations. Now that I think of it, most of my foundation collection is drugstore except for my MAC foundations.
Thank you for taking the time to do this for us, Nikki! You Rock! Thank you for the beautiful video work, Mitch!
Thank you for this! So amazing to see so many drugstore foundations in one video!! The only one missing is the L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Glow formula. I have the original Infallible and the Pro-Matte one, but I have normal/combination skin (very seasonal and cycle-dependent) and would have loved to see the comparison of their more dewy formula since I'm on the fence about trying it!
It’s good. I am combo skin but I am very pale and I can typically find my shade in L’Oréal foundations but this one as pretty as it was on my skin it was way too orange on my very fair skin but if you aren’t fait skinned it’s a good one
Nikki, you deserve an Emmy! Great, great review!
Literally!! Hahaha
Wet n Wild is surprisingly nice. I liked the tone on her as well better than a beige. looks more lively!
Nikki. Yes you are right!! L’Oréal true match foundation is the best. I wear this for work during the week. On the weekends I go between the L’Oréal true match nude serum or neutrogena hydro boost tint with my tinted neutrogena sunscreen. It’s my favorite for weekends ❤. Thank you again for taking such time and care on this extensive review!!!
So good right?!! And I love the true match Nude! It’s STUNNING on!!!
You missed foundations from Essence and Catrice.
I love that Profusion got a slot. In my opinion that whole brand is highly underrated. Probably overlooked by most ppl bc of their price point lol ❤️
They and Elf have been working overtime. It’s been showing w how well some of their products perform!
@@m.e.5 i have to say that ELF has upped their game by 20x and then some! they’re killing it right hit now! One hit after another! LOVING ELF!
Where do you buy it? Never heard of it
Amazing job with this in-depth examination of all these foundations. You forgot No 7. These products I believe are from England but are aold at ulta, Walgreens , etc . Their powder is a dupe for the Charlotte Tillbuey blur powder
Thank you so much for this series. I'll be watching every one to help me make better buying decisions.
Awesome! Loved the Olay/Covergirl, Neutrogena Serum foundation, Revlon Illuminance, and True Match
Thank you so much for the segment titles, I always get distracted and it’s a lot easier to go back to the relevant bit.
My favourite at the drugstore has to be Revlon Colorstay, weirdly the combo/oily version is the best no matter what your skin type you are. No idea why xxx
Thank you Nikki, this was a lot of money and work and I really appreciate you doing it for us!
I would LOVE to know your extended thoughts in a future video on any of the ones you enjoyed the first impression of and said you’d keep trying out.
I’m really interested in how you think they wore with other products, longevity, etc 🥰
This was so good, Niki. Thank you for putting in the work!
Nikki, I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate this videos. Particularly this one, I'm a novice when it comes to foundation. I hadn't been using them a lot as I usually use a tinted SPF as base. A few weeks ago, I was gifted a Chanel foundation which is lovely, but it's a bit too polished for me wearing at work. I was looking for a light coverage foundation or tinted moisturiser. I was drawn to Covergirl + Olay as it has such a gorgeous finish on your skin in the demo. Then I found one at my local chemist and tried it. OMG, I'm in love 🥰 I also watched your video on skin prep which works brilliantly for this Covergirl + Olay foundation. No more blotchy skin for me! Many many thanks for your work, Nikki ❣
Thank you for the review. It helped tremendously. If you need content ideas, I recommend full ultimate concealer guide, both high and low end; it is so tough to find colors and finishes without losing money.
I absolutely adored this video, thank you for taking the time and effort to put this together Nikki 🥰 My standouts were the Maybelline Fit Me Dewy and Smooth and the L'Oréal True Match Lumi as I am nearing 50 and appreciate a lighter dewy almost serum finish kind of foundation 🩷
Those finishes were so beautiful. I love it!
About six decades ago, I discovered Hard Candy's Glamouflage concealer (the fluid in the squeeze tube). This diamond in the rough, relatively unknown product easily reigned supreme over all its drugstore competitors, as well as a good portion of higher end options. That coverage could make lesion laden tweaker skin look as flawless as a baby's bottom, stayed on the skin for an improbably long period of time, and didn't contribute to the accentuation of any of my cavernous pores or "fine" lines. Win.
Then it disappeared.
So inevitably, when I noticed that Hard Candy had a new foundation with the name of my long-lost favorite drugstore concealer, I snatched it right off the shelf... only to discover that they are the same only in name. Suspiciously orange, heavy without coverage payoff, and touting a wear time of 5 minutes in a controlled, clinical environment. I ended up mixing it with a full coverage foundation that I needed to tone down a bit- probably the only application it might be appropriate for. Definite no.
This video is incredibly helpful, I’m amazed you took the time to create this! When talking about shade range, and how the brands had horrible range, is it verified that it’s the brand with the poor range or the retailer for only selling a small portion of the range? Thank you!
Can you go over high end foundations.? Also have you ever tried Ofir foundation?
The worst part about drugstore is trying to color match by looking through the bottle. I usually get tired of returning/exchanging and go back to my high end products where I know my color! 😭 love this video sm
I love how informational your videos are- the time and effort you put into your videos is appreciated!!!
What an incredible video by you (and Mitch behind the scenes)!!! This is AMAZING and i'll revisit for years to come. So many hidden gems that no one talks about!
I am beyond impressed, and very grateful, that you would do this. It's also both comforting and disconcerting that an artist of your caliber and experience would also find it hard to find perfect color matches in drugstore foundation. Thank you so much for doing this, and for keeping it real! Oh... and the base fragrance of Covergirl Clean Makeup is Noxzema. Are you even old enough to know what that is? That's also why it's cooling.
I'm still not finished watching this video yet,because I'm taking my time enjoying it to the max. I am totally convinced that this will be one of the most watched go to Reference Makeup videos on RUclips. The time & money you put into it and, most Important, the very detailed, helpful way you describe each one of them. I havent yet looked to see if you have a good Index that we an easily go to a particular foundation if we are in a store and want to look up a a foundation quickly to get your opinion, if you did this video is golden. Thank you so much. 🌷
I can't see a reason for any 24 or 25 hour staying power for a foundation, However, I must say 15 or 16 hours of wear sometimes can be a thank goodness moment to have on a foundation that wears 16 hours like when I was ask to do a double shift at work, I certainly was glad my makeup was going to hold up working 16 hours even if I wasn't going to, plus the time and a half extra pay helped. So yes even when dates went longer that your watching the sunrise. Bottom line, my opinion 16 hours could occasionally be great to be in makeup,, but over that, no I can't see it being necessary especially the further away we get from our teen years and early twenties. Love this video.😅
I can't believe I just sat through 2 hrs of makeup swatches BUT I'm so glad I did!! This was quite enjoyable. So many I've looked at but so afraid to buy. I'm almost 50 with menopausal skin. Blech..
This was so incredibly helpful and now I feel more confident with trying a few of these options. Ty!
I have tried quite a few foundations, drug store and slightly more high end. Almost all make me feel cakey, itchy or uncomfortable. But I just bought the Revlon Illuminance foundation and I LOVE IT! It doesn’t feel cakey or awkward on my skin. I use a damp blender sponge to apply it, I have tried my fingers but I can imagine it could be slightly streaky putting it on that way. But the sponge applies it super nicely. I love how lightweight it feels, makes my skin feel good.
I appreciate your time and dollars spennt in educating us on foundation. I"m a new subscriber, 61 years old, and starting to finally love myself. You helped alot!
Oh my goodness. You're the MVP for this video! Thank you so much Nikki. Would love to hear your thoughts on the new Smashbox Always On foundation!
This is an amazing video. It is like an encyclopedia. Many of us will be referring to this for years to come. I know that the reason Walgreens is so expensive is that they have an incredible amount of theft.
Thank you for your great videos. I'm 65 and used to splurge on really high end makeup - but ...just don't want to waste money that way these days. I'd buy makeup because it was "in" and then never wear it. This is very helpful for me.
Thank you for doing this AND thank you for the chapters - I can skip to the cruelty free brands that I'm happy to support 🐶🐰
I love flower beauty on my early 50’s skin..I apply it over my tinted spf and it gives me a radiant finish looking very skin like - it doesn’t need to be full coverage to look good - esp on mature skin
This is the ultimate video. You win the internet. Thank you. ❤️
Thank you for this video, I really appreciate you testing the low-end products, because in my country they're a lot higher in price. Where I am the Wet n Wild photo focus foundation is $13.99, the Rimmel Stay matte foundation is around $11.00, whereas the Rimmel Lasting foundation is $22.50. The Maybelline Fit Me foundation is $27.99, the Revlon age defying is around $50.00, and Milani is $32.00..
Will there be one for high end? I’d love to see that and you’re amazing for this on everything you do! If Nikki tells me I need it then I’m buying it 😅❤
You are amazing! Thank you for sacrificing your skin and time to provide such great information! 🤟
Foundation is something I struggle with, I can never find a perfect colour/tone match & when I did it got reformulated & ruined so back to the search again 😂 This video is so helpful ❤ Thanks for taking the time to make it
Second time around watching this reviews😂😂-. For me you are THE make-up artist on this platform with the most consice advice and in- depth knowledge about complexion products. Been dying to venture to something outside Loreal's 4 in 1 ( I think?) Moisturizing tint balm. I'm sold with the age perfect foundation serum and the Lumi- let's see which one ends up accompanying me to work.
With respect to undertone range, lagirl sells these primary color mixers youcan use to neutralize your personal undertone for any foundation. It could help
New subscriber! Hi- Alex mentioned you in her recent video when she used your shadow brush. This is the first video I clicked on…. Not disappointed! I am going to binge in your past content!
Now this is a real review! I respect the time and effort you put into this video! I’m amazed! 👏🏾
I do love your video's and I have learned so much from you and Risa, I am saving up for your hooded and smaller eye brushes as I know they would help change my game. Can't wait.
This video is great! and couldn't be better timing since I'm looking for a new foundation. Thank you so much for the love you and Mitch put into it.
OMG!! Nikki loves this video of yours very much. So much appreciated for you to try out all of these foundation products ❤ Bonus plus👍👍👍
Best foundation video ever!!! Thank you for testing all these out!!! Very informative!
This video is such a gem. Cheers for your hard work. You cleared my thoughts about many foundations I wanted to try for a long time. Thanks so much for the effort ❤
Covergirl clean liquid my mom used to wear this back in the 90s I remember seeing girls in school put this on and yes the color got darker I can't believe this foundation has not changed their formula since the 90s
Thank you for the way you categorized the best formulas for different ages/skin types. I was normal most of my life and now at 81 am dry and struggling to find a new formula. I use Almay color changing for years and got so many compliments. Now I'm too dry. I just purchased Infallible and it's now a bit uncomfortable and feels dry. I would appreciate your best of best for me. Fair, cool
The age perfect L’Oréal balm is one of my favs. I’ve found it applies best with a sponge. But I do agree it runs dark. Also I do have dry skin so you’re spot on
Just a possibly way to pour out the foundation.
-Put the fingers (or something flat as the pinky painter palette you are using, can do it with sponge or brush but extra careful with the last one) on the opening
-tip it up side down and then don't let go until is in upright position again.
I am amazed at the amount of work you put into creating content. No wonder subscribership is growing so quickly. Thanks for this video~
I appreciate that!! And thank you so so much for watching!
My skin would never recover. You’re a real one
Amazing job with 45 foundations review. Thank you so much for testing them and providing your invaluable feedback!!! Have a terrific weekend!
A new subcriber here...I wonder why I didn't get RUclips suggestions to your videos before...I really appreciate the effort put into this video, I went through your entire video so smoothly that I didn't even realize how long it was...lol...I use some high end products but still I wear some drugstore ones, and my ultimate favorite drugstore foundation is the Loreal True match in 4W too, when I get to the end of the video and watched your recommendations, I felt so happy to know that someone with your experience in makeup choose my favorite foundation!! Thank you for your wonderful and thoughtful job!! 👏❤
I think you deserve a prize for showing us all these foundations & sirums thank you so much Im ordering a couple of your recommendations cant wait to get them in the mail. ❤❤❤❤❤
Lovely collection! I bought my first LV when I was 25 and I only used that bag a few times, haha. Also, love your clutch! I have an Eva clutch in the DE print and love the little chain. But I don’t want to spend so much money on it now, I have been amzlv buying the bag I want, it is as good as LV and is one of my favorite things.
Miss spending my Sundays with you, Nikki!
This is a video to rewatch again and again. I will keep it in my library for sure. Thanks
Dream Matte Mousse was my jam!!!! I was obsessed as a teenager!
I tried the loreal balm after watching one of your videos I needed something I could apply in the car in a hurry. Thanks for the way you make your videos they are very informative and have helped me alot .
I just love you. Just...ugh...you're amazing! Thank you ❤ Your videos make me smile.
FANTASTIC video!!! So incredibly helpful 🙏🏻
Love this video! I agree with you I do not like fragranced foundation. The problem with I have with drug store foundations is they are not light enough for me.
Maybelline matte and poreless and Milani conceal +perfect 2 in 1 foundation and concealer.
Wet & wild gonna oxide a lot, so be careful. Super stay one also oxides a bit but not as much as the wet & wild one.
Yeah I agree wet n wild does oxide and so does the dewy maybelline fit me
Oof your cheek took a big one for the team! What a champ Nikita!
Omg the way introduced the dream mouse foundation!!! So funny lol yes Y2k go to and I actually bought it for nostalgia a couple of years ago
Have you reviewed the Maybelline Super Stay 24h Skin tint + Vitamin C? I didn’t think so but I could have missed it, just wondering your thoughts on it?
How would you compare the L’Oréal True Match Nude Serum to the Maybelline Super Stay Skin Tint? 😊❤
I wasn't sure if someone in the comments has said it yet. But there's Uoma Beauty in Ulta which is their mid range brand and then Uoma by Sharon C which is their drugstore brand.
Just found this video. I rarely buy high end makeup so I really appreciated the inclusion of so many affordable foundations in one video. However, you left out a couple of popular ones that are drugstore priced but not in local stores. They are the online only Catrice foundations and the Believe brand foundation from a dollar store. I haven’t tried either of them but would love to know what you think of them.
Wet n wild and fit me are my 2 I'm excited to see what you pick
Can you test out the Loreal infallible Pro Glow please 😊 love your work ❤ I love watching these videos over an over. And I hope you find the best affordable powder!!!!
Wow! I can’t believe you tested all these foundations. What dedication! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You deserve an award for all your hard work! 💕 your new subscriber
Maybelline Superstay 30hr used to be 24hr & it was a smoother, less dry formula. I miss it. I've literally gone SWIMMING in both and they stayed on though. 🌊
Thank you for your dedication and honesty for us to learn from! I'm super excited to watch this! ❤😊
You are the real MVP for doing this. You should know❤
you're the coolest Nikki! Thank you for your time & knowledge. seriously!
Awesome video. Thanks for trying all 45 foundations so I don't have to waste my money in guessing which one is good. You rock!
I love the concept of this video especially because it's a drug store version but I wish you had included what the base of each foundation is silicone based, oil based or water based I think thar would be SUPER HELPFUL INFO for some! Thx for sharing this though
I never thought I would be the least bit interested in the *Fit Me* series of drug store foundations, however, viewing this vid has me prancing down to my *Walmart* to purchase the dewy version of this product, so for that I thank you kindly! I am truly excited to slap it on my face now. The reasons I veered clear of that particular base was due to the plain packaging & the dump bottle it's encased in. It just wasn't one bit alluring to me & that may come across as somewhat snooty but nevertheless, my true feeling. Now ..... the beauty of all this (emphasis on beauty) is the technique you used when applying it to your perfect complexion. You actually enjoyed the whole experience so much that I felt its creaminess from the other side of the screen! *LOL* and it sold me! Thank you for that. I will not ever again be swayed in the direction of beautiful or cute packaging. BTW... I am a brand new "Subbie" and my name is Aleksandra Moondancer (Alex is my nick name) and thank you for this exquisite upload.
These videos are awesome, but I did notice you missed the L’Oreal infallible pro glow foundation. It’s an old-school one, but it’s so good and I wanted to see your thoughts.
I saved this video for purchase later and thank you for doing this. Can you do drugstore concealer next? I also have an idea that maybe in next video for each price range say your top one to buy so that people have options for what to buy in each price range (if that makes sense). I would love to know what you did with the ones you didn't like. Did you mean Uoma not Joma foundation. I am thinking the 24 hr makeup is for the people who go out all day and then have a red eye flight so technically 24 hrs or the ones who travel from US to like Australia and want to wear makeup in that long flight.
1000 percent yes!
I saw you with Marlena Stell and thought I would come over, have a look and give some support. You have flawless skin, before you put anything on it!
Very well done and informative. Watched start to finish. Thank you!
I loved, loved this vid.mso much work you put in to this. Those of us so obsessed with foundation will come back to this time and time again. Thank you, I've subscribed.
Thanks!!! You did a lot of work!!!! You truly help us with this!!! I appreciate it so much!!!
First video of yours I’ve ever watched. Very impressive and thorough review. Your face must be sore from the tests and removal of all those products! I definitely appreciate the effort. Glad to see my favorite Maybelline Fit Me got your approval. I wish they would add a pump, I would gladly pay an extra dollar for that feature.