This $2 Foundation Is Your Skin's New Savior

I'll admit that there are times in my life when I've been a bit of a beauty snob. Do they sell that product at my local CVS? Eh, that's not très chic. But as I get older and wiser, I have found that most of the time, you can find incredible makeup products at your local drugstore–even foundations. And I don't just mean "incredible for the price." These products work better than that $44 option I saw on TikTok.

But buying drugstore foundations can be a bit tricky. I can actively remember being 16 at Walgreens, desperately trying to figure out which product would match me, only to get home and realize I was terribly, terribly wrong. "There are some helpful ways to help you get as close as possible to a match without having to buy multiple shades," says makeup artist Felicia Tricome. "Know your skin's undertone. When shopping for a foundation, I always look for a description of the shade and undertone. The undertone is key to getting a good match." Here, find the 12 best drugstore foundations you can buy. Plus, keep reading for some more expert advice from makeup artists.