The Best Drugstore Foundations of 2022

Burt's Bees is the brand that lets you indulge in quality, ingredient-led formulas for a wallet-friendly price. Their Goodness Glows Foundation has been expertly crafted to help you achieve a flawless full-coverage that's also kind-to-skin. Non-greasy, never cakey and always lightweight, this mineral foundation is your fast pass to a glowing complexion.

L’Oreal’s True Match Liquid Foundation is well-deserving of the top spot. This formula is not only our holy grail, but a holy grail amongst MUAs and celebrities alike.

The foundation gives a sheer but buildable coverage, making it perfect for everyday wear, whilst the dewy finish brings life to dry and tired complexions. Not to mention, skin quality improves with every use, thanks to a hyaluronic acid, glycerin, aloe vera and vitamin complex.

You can thank Tik Tok for bringing this one to our attention. Although the Infallible Freshwear Powder is currently having its viral moment, this counterpart will forever be in the limelight.

Developed with innovative oxygen technology for light, comfortable and streak-resistant wear, this full-coverage liquid foundation smooths, blurs and perfects skin.

Looking for a foundation that doesn’t slip or slide? Rimmel has created a formula that goes the extra mile – or shall we say, hour.

This long-lasting foundation provides a 25-hour wear, so that you can take your makeup looks from the office to dinner and drinks with no touch-ups required.

Another all-day foundation we strongly recommend adding to your collection is the Superstay 24h Liquid Foundation from Maybelline.

If you love full-coverage and high-glam looks, this is your match made in heaven. The high-pigment colour and semi-matte finish mask every blemish, imperfection and dark spot, leaving you with seamless skin that lasts all day.

Maybelline are the top dogs of the drugstore, so it’s no surprise that they have two cult-favourite foundations amongst our lineup.

The Fit Me! Matte & Poreless is arguably the best drugstore foundation for oily skin types. The giveaway is in the name! It keeps skin matte, not flat, controls shine throughout the day and reduces the looks of pores.

This Camo CC Cream is a straight-up dupe for the IT Cosmetics CC Cream and costs a fraction of the price.

Boasting colour correcting powers and a medium-to-full coverage, this foundation blurs impurities and improves the appearance of skin tone and texture with just one thin layer.

Skin-loving ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, treat your skin on a deeper level, meaning you can flaunt a flawless natural complexion on those off-duty days too.

Revolution turned the world of makeup upside down with the launch of their Conceal & Define Concealer. It quickly became a cult-favourite, so they raised the bar once more and created a matching foundation.

The super creamy, lightweight formula offers buildable coverage and a semi-matte finish for an airbrushed complexion. Not to mention, the nifty doe-foot wand ensures a quick, easy and fuss-free application – perfect for when you’re on-the-go.

If you like the look of this one then you need to be speedy when it comes to adding it to your basket - it's one of The Ordinary's fastest and best-selling formulas. Colour pigments are suspended in the signature 'spreadability system' to create a lightweight colour serum that smooths and perfects skin. Hydrating, natural-looking and boasting a semi-matte finish that lasts all day long, it's the perfect foundation for dry skin types.

Meet the foundation throwing major shade - in a good way. The Morphe Fluidity Full Coverage Foundation arrives in 60 shades, from light to medium to deep and dark. Finally, you can find your true match, without having to break the bank. Oh, you can expect long-wearing, full coverage and a picture-perfect soft matte finish, too!

If liquid foundations aren’t really your thing, then allow us to introduce you to this stick formula from Barry M.

Packed with all the same qualities as a regular foundation, it smooths, corrects and enhances the appearance of skin. It arrives in a nifty twist tube, which is not only handy for when you’re on-the-go, but can be used to contour and highlight your favourite features.

Meet the foundation that hustles as hard as you do. Lightweight, waterproof and packed full of pigment, this foundation works around the clock to provide a coverage and colour that keeps up with your day-to-day lifestyle.

Who doesn’t love a makeup multi-tasker? Milani come through with an affordable formula that’s one part foundation, one part concealer, so that you can hide dark circles, blemishes and redness with ease.

Rumour has it that this foundation can withstand the Grammys, Coachella sets and red carpets, making it a must-have for your glam bag.

Cover FX give you full control over your coverage with these innovative foundation drops. The more you drop, the fuller the coverage, as the concentrated pigment delivers customisable makeup. Wear them alone or mix with your favourite liquid products to create the likes of tinted moisturisers, serums and oils.