Cheap Everyday Foundation for Oily Skin

WaterLily.

I'm looking for a cheap foundation, ie. less than €15 that has a light-medium or just light coverage that has quite a matte finish. I've tried BB creams but they just slip all over my face and go really shiny within a few hours. I'd like to find a light(ish) coverage foundation that lasts through the day, I don't mind having to re-apply powder near the end of the day but I just can't stand when it starts to slide everywhere.

At the moment I'm using the revlon colourstay foundation in the oily/comb. skin formula and I really like it but its just too heavy really for my liking during the day, I'd like to find something a little more natural. I'm also relatively pale (I am either the lightest or second lightest shade in most Boots foundations) with neutral/yellow undertones

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

lorebringer

Revlon Age Defying foundation is very similar to Colourstay but a lighter formula. It comes in the same shades too so if you know your Colourstay shade it should be the same in Age Defying.

I have super dry/slightly combo skin and it really doesn't suit my skin type so I would imagine someone with an oilier skin would be better suited. Also, investing in a good powder to keep everything in place is a must for oilier skin types!

lorebringer

Just had another thought - Bourjois Healthy Mix serium foundation is light and comes in lighter shades... may be worth checking out.

WaterLily.

Thanks for the advice I don't think the revlon one would be suitable for me as I'm only 20 so I don't need that kind of foundation yet! And I have tried the bourjois healthy mix foundation and it just slid off my skin and went really shiny within a couple of hours, I haven't tried the serum but I'd be wary buying it seeing as I didn't like the other one.


Has anyone tried the Revlon nearly naked foundation? Would it be good for oily skin or is it a very dewy foundation?

csi vegas

Catrice Infinite Matt in 010 (light beige) - an excellent foundation that I've repurchased about 10 times now. It lasts and lasts believe me and although I have dry-ish skin, with no oily-ness this does not dry out in any way. It's oil-free and will not oxidise.
The colour is pale and very, very neutral. You won't get any yellow-ness from it nor any pink-y tones.

€6.50 too. Can't get any better than that. You'll buy two. Every week. In panic

RebelScorned

csi vegas wrote: »

Catrice Infinite Matt in 010 (light beige) - an excellent foundation that I've repurchased about 10 times now. It lasts and lasts believe me and although I have dry-ish skin, with no oily-ness this does not dry out in any way.
The colour is pale and very, very neutral. You won't get any yellow-ness from it nor any pink-y tones.

€6.50 too. Can't get any better than that. You'll buy two. Every week. In panic

Almost certain that this line has been discontinued in the last few weeks.

christina_x

I really like collection 2000 16hour lasting perfection. It's oil free, but because it's liquid you still need a powder over it. I just use their translucent powder over it, and have been mistaken for wearing more expensive brands.
It is roughly €10 in boots, and I get it in biscuit (no 3).

nikpmup

Maybelline Dream Matt Mousse was a surprising find for me, great light coverage and a matt finish. I get the lightest shade. It lasts ages as well. I would swirl a little powder over it, but not much.

csi vegas

RebelScorned wrote: »

Almost certain that this line has been discontinued in the last few weeks.

Oh no, please no...I hope not...

The stands I've seen everywhere are all still full to capacity, so with any luck it'll keep going for another while at least. The Infinite Matt has been around about two years now.

They (Catrice) have a new concealer out now though 'Camouflage Cream',
I got it in 010, really good for dark circles.