The Best Drugstore Foundations of 2023

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.

Working as a primer, concealer and foundation, this three-in-one formula from Max Factors gives you way more bang for your buck. Covering all bases, it blurs, conceals and protects your complexion. Enjoy a matte, full-coverage finish for up to 24 hours, as exclusive Flexi-hold Technology ensures the foundation stays put until you say so.

And if liquid formulas aren't for you, then Max Factor come through with the perfect cream-powder formula. The Facefinity Compact Foundation offers full coverage but doesn’t feel heavy on the skin. Not to mention, it's perfect for on-the-go touch-ups.

Another all-day foundation we strongly recommend adding to your collection is the Superstay 30h 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.

OK, Clinique may be more upscale drugstore, but they're drugstore nonetheless. We're big fans of their Beyond Perfecting Foundation & Concealer as the two-in-one formula effortlessly camouflages dark spots, blemishes and skin imperfections, leaving skin looking fresh and flawless.

Compact foundations are ideal for those that are always on-the-go, and this one from Bellápierre Cosmetics is nothing but a handbag essential. The five-in-one formula acts as a concealer, foundation, SPF, finishing powder and setting powder to ensure a fool-proof application wherever, whenever.

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 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.

Did you know that studying, 9-5 office jobs and even scrolling on TikTok can take a toll on your skin? It's time to break up with blue light. Milani's Screen Queen Foundation ensures that you stay looking glam as you rack up the screen time by protecting skin from digital damage, including dullness, discolouration and hyperpigmentation.

This CC Me In Foundation 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.

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.

This revolutionary product changes the makeup process. Working as a primer, illuminator or sheer foundation, the incredible lightweight base smooths and perfects skin by blurring and evening out tone and texture. Your complexion is given a real-life filter yet still looks natural.

Florence By Mills give you full control over your coverage with the Like A Light Skin Tint. The lightweight foundation offers a sheer tint that can be built up for light to medium coverage. It's pigmented enough to hide the appearance of minor skin impurities yet blends easily to reveal a glowing, healthy complexion.