Budget Foundations for Everyone! | A Model Recommends

[@rose2fame1]

Lol...scared of the lady behind the counter! Lol Ruth you're the best! 💜

[@YNJ71]

you're the only youtuber I know of who actually takes into consideration the fact that some brands don't bother catering for certain skin tones, glad you call it out!!

[@kirstenrubberducky]

With my very pale skin I've always struggled with foundations. But after a few years of being very careful about what i put on my skin and religiously using my La Roche Posay Effaclar duo, (both due to everything I've learned from your channel,) my skin's feeling very happy and i'm getting away with just using some concealer instead of full foundation. I honestly think my skin's happier being able to just breathe too. Thanks Ruth! :)

[@sussinyled4689]

Dear Ruth, I must let you know that you have totally changed the way I look at skin care. Based on your recommendations I purchased products from, amongst others, Alpha H, Hylamide and La Roche Posay Effaclair line plus a few luxury key items makeup wise, that you have been talking about. For the first time ever (as in EVER), and I am now 45 years old, my skin i so beautiful, plump, even toned and clear that I don't have to wear a foundation. And when I do I can settle for a lightweight glowy foundation and just feel absolutely confident. Thank you!

[@Rhjnkiitewsxbmlp]

I LOVE the Kiko Universal Fit foundation, 21 different skin tones and it's less than 6€, amazing 😍😍😍 it has a satin finish on my skin

[@zippyspring]

Ruth, you are an absolute dear for really listening and responding to your subscribers. This video was very helpful. Nuff love and big up!

[@StealthAudrey]

Thank you for the follow up. I really love that you're thinking of a variety of skin tones and budgets I'm going to look at the No7 and Loreal that you mentioned.

[@MrBloop12]

So happy that you've done some budget options as I am often put off by the price of foundations especially as I don't often wear foundation and when I do I often struggle with my dry patches which most foundations cling too!

[@meaganmathews547]

I just started wearing the Revlon color stay a few weeks ago, and I love it!!!! I have oily skin and need full coverage - it's definitely now a holy grail product for me. Looks great on the skin!!!!!

[@louisedeer3431]

I've tried the Max Factor 3 in 1 mentioned here and found it quite pink in undertone...however my skin is not! It is something I've noticed with the high street foundations, even ones with darker tones available. That being said, the Revlon colourstay I find to have a more yellow/golden undertone which suits me, and strangely enough, a liquid foundation from Primark. I picked it up for €3 (in Germany) but I believe they also sell it in the UK. Only tried it once but so far so good!

[@mellier7762]

No7 was my choice of foundation for years, I love the Stay perfect foundation, I used to use the Beautifully Matte but Stay Perfect I think is nicer, however Essentially Natural Foundation does not work on my skin, it is the ONLY foundation that oxygenates on my face & I end up looking slightly orange, considering I wear the lightest shades of any foundation that's a hard feat to achieve on my skin. I have only just discovered & really like L'oreal True Match & it stays the same colour all day, I use it with MAC Studio Fix Powder xxx

[@nikkij3062]

Thank you Ruth for taking the time to follow up - much appreciated. Will def check out the No.7 range, it's new to me :)

[@maura6335]

great video! for anyone with very pale skin I can recommend rimmel lasting perfection and rimmel match perfection - they do a "light porcelain" shade in both that is comparable to Bobbi Brown 01 alabaster in colour - really nice and pale.

[@Amy-ef1fc]

I am a teen (I often have several pimples etc) and have used the No7 foundation for 3 years, i love to look more natural. it’s comfortable, well priced, and matches my skin tone perfectly (I got the colour match test thing) I love it, haven’t looked back

[@Brbljiva]

Yes ColorStay has new packaging, I have an old one. Its has no pump on. Lovely video Ruth! Loving your observations.

[@DanielleSouthcott]

So many of my American friends have fallen in love with No7 and Bourjois foundation, I've basically become a makeup mule for the Southeastern United States. :lol: While No7 is available Stateside, the shade range tends to be really narrow--for example, I could never find Calico (my shade) in Target after 2014 or so--compared to the bigger Boots shops.

[@isabelatourne2313]

Hello Ruth : Here in Uruguay L'Oréal and Max Factor are the best low budget foundations. I like both. They have for all skin types. Although for those women who have dark skin they have more options with Lancome. Uruguayan women preference by far is Lancome.

[@mihaelacirpa4881]

I PRESSED THE " LOVE" BUTTON! Thank you ...Have a lovely Sunday evening. Michaela

[@ginaheartscupcakes]

I'm so thankful that you put everything in the description box. I watched the entire thing and liked just Bc of that! Please keep it up! C':

[@TheNicoliyah]

I really like the Revlon colour stay too. I us the one for oily skim and am on my second bottle (and that never happens) When I'm feeling a bit fancy, I use Clinique which is also fabulous

[@leyajacob]

For some reason, here in Kuwait most of the stores (boots, debenhams, etc) do not stock the medium to darker foundation shades so its quite a challenge if you're an NC42 or darker and our choices are limited to either L'Oreal (thank goodness we at least have this), MAC or something more higher end like Clinique or Estee Lauder. I love L'Oreal's true match and use it all the time.

[@CL-yt8kc]

Very interested in the No.7 one since the bourjois serum foundation is my fav. Oh speaking of which I was in Boots last week and saw bourjois do many more shades of the serum foundation now, up to shade 59 I think, while the original shades were just 51,52,53. I was very impressed by that.

[@jessrsutherland1725]

I love that No7 foundation!! I use it most days and love the coverage, it's so comfortable to wear X

[@niamhmmm]

I use the instant radiance foundation from No7 and it gives a lovely glow and I feel like the longer I keep it on for the more flawless my face looks. Thanks for this video since I was debating on whether to try the foundations you've featured in your video 😘

[@sunitasinha6832]

a great video ruth , and it's so nice of you that you went ahead and researched about the shade , hope you have a nice day xx

[@kathiegalbreath5717]

Thanks for the info Ruth, finding the perfect foundation is to me, liking finding the perfect fitting jeans! Dread it!

[@DoctorAnne]

I need to try the MaxFactor Facefinity soon, I have been tempted several times, but always got distracted.

[@abbey1234599]

Great video, I am 57 and find it very hard to find a good foundation, I have bought high end but my real favourite at the moment is the Rimmel match perfection with pore blurring effect. Looks great on my mature skin x

[@rushdialrashed9627]

A good question. I hope some 1 will reply.

[@prettymadison5961]

My mom is 65 and wears nothing but Bobbi Brown foundations. Every time she wears it, people rave about her skin. They are known for catering to mature, dry skin.

[@rushdialrashed9627]

+Pretty Madison thank u a Buch. Which BB foundation though?!

[@MsGlamourcat]

I love high end foundations, I really do... but I LOVE the Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation, well the old formulation, I do not like the new formula so have been stockpiling the old formula like crazy! It's really light and natural but I get a good full coverage out of it and so many compliments on my skin when I wear it. I'm just going to have to keep stockpiling it... ;-)

[@rushdialrashed9627]

+MsGlamourcat thank u for sharing. Really.

[@magdalenanowakowska7399]

Talking about budget category, I found Inglot quite satisfying considering shades variety.

[@kirstymacfarlane1620]

Bourjois is my staple because they do light beige which matches me perfect! I am tempted by that boots no7 one though xxx

[@LizzieWhiz]

You could also have done Sleek foundation and their BB creams are really good coverage too and they good for Asian and Black skin tones.

[@vd5422]

Love these videos Ruth.😊My favourite from the drugstore is Rimmel Match Perfection foundation.😊

[@Jhawkins27]

Some Kiko foundations have a good colour range especially the universal hydrating foundation which is brilliant.

[@Shizum21]

I have tried the Bourjois healthy mix and healthy mix serum foundations, love the way it goes on and the coverage, but find it just a bit too wet, even after having it on for a few hours! Tempted to move onto the loreal true match, or back to no7 instant radiance.

[@hilarryy]

Foundation matching is not just a matter of dark and light, my problem with budget foundations is that they don't cater for a yellow undertone. Even the yellow shades in the L'oreal True Match range come up pink on me. The only 'budget' one I've found to match so far is EX1 Cosmetics, but they only have 1 foundation range.

[@jolanedunlap]

Thank you for the information. I'm always looking for a nice foundation at a reasonable price instead of department prices.

[@oliviabroughton5367]

I really enjoyed this video, it's defiantly noted how much research you've put into this for your viewer's.

[@AG-il8sj]

Thank you for this Ruth- so helpful. I love No7 foundations because of their colour range!!

[@irismadeleine]

I think NYX got a couple foundations and concealers with a lot of shades. I haven't tested them myself, but it could be worth checking out.

[@elizabethyates-paredes2848]

Oh Ruth I meant to tell you ty for introducing me to bb blur by la Roche posey.. It's the most amazing base ..my favorite right now

[@k1tk4tk]

I use that exact boots no7 foundation and it is pretty good! Gives not too heavy but not ultra light coverage, and makes my skin look even all over! :) would recommend

[@elainehufford8210]

Lift and luminate no7 foundation for me but what I have found is that when they check which colour you will need with their gadget that depending on the type of foundation you chose you may need a different colour to the one they recommend but I have found they will change them if it proves to be the wrong colour got you

[@marianneshepherd6286]

great video thanks Ruth! I've discovered the Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid Foundation in True Ivory its a great budget dupe for Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Foundation x

[@Chelle1214]

in Australia I've only found Maybelline foundations in a very pale neutral shade (110 in fit me and true ivory in superstay) unfortunately we don't get the full Loreal range here. Rimmel is good for those with pink undertone. I've gone back to highend recently though after finding five in my draw that I had tried to make work and tossed aside.

[@mckirsty7783]

Limited shade ranges are such a pain - I know here in the UK we don't get the full Maybelline range, I have to stock up on the palest shades whilst visiting the US! xo

[@TheAnnabella2]

+McKirsty in Germany the same

[@terryfischer1070]

Thanks for this video. Loved it. Love the Chanel Velvet but not the price. I am going to give the L'Oreal True match a try. Would have never know that they have a similar texture.

[@elizabethyates-paredes2848]

Ty Ruth your amazing !!!!. ... I use the loreal true match and love it .. I'm so excited about your dupe No7 because they don't sell bourquar in the us😟

[@farzana.mannan]

Excellent video!! Love True Match too!!!

[@Jobbiedodger]

Silly question if it's a painted wall behind you what Colour? 😍 it! Great video for budget foundations!

[@margaretanderson6940]

I like the L'Oreal True Match. It has good coverage. Thanks

[@josephvalenti7268]

In America True Match goes to shade 10, in Max Factor, which in America is Cover Girl Queen Latifah has a collection of 3 in 1 for women of color, the only foundations that you seem to have that match darker skin woman is Sleek! I am glad that you have taken up the cause. It is ridiculous! The 2 hardest categories of makeup to find are two separate groups the very fair, and the very dark!

[@ChelseaJadeC]

I have bought dior, chanel, estee lauder, marc jacobs foundations and believe it or not... the foundation I keep going back to is ESSENCE 16h foundation...which is less than a fiver! Not an amazing shade rage but you can buy some foundation shade adjusting drops from NYX and boom! It is still for me the best foundation I have EVER used!!

[@tigerlilygirl23]

I'm a no7 advisor and I would have loved to film with you!!!

[@elainebines6803]

I'm not a bb person but for under £15 I bought bioderma sensibio ar bb cream. spf 30. colour Clair (light) settles beautifully after ten mins and buildable :)

[@Fawnandluis]

What do u think Of the max factor miracle cream foundation in a little round pot. It's really handy cos it's like a firm cream. Just swirl my buffing brush in and it's done. I bought it in almond last weekend and love it. A good medium to full coverage

[@sophialally1230]

your skin looks fabulous!

[@TheSaintlydevilish]

Don't forget body shop does lightening and darkening drops that you can add to foundation to get it nearer to your shade. Body shop often does discounts, but it's about £10.

[@maura6335]

I actually have those, but unfortunately the pale one doesn't work well for me. does it work for you?

[@TheSaintlydevilish]

+Maura Leusder I've lots of different foundations currently wearing a dark one as I have faked tanned. Avon do a good and it's not pricey. Palest foundation I have is Revlon, colorstay. For a bb I like the bourjois has really good coverage.

[@mckirsty7783]

And if any fellow pale princesses are having trouble getting a light enough concealer, mixing in a swipe of the NYX purple concealer works great :)

[@Fawnandluis]

Are those drops any good?

[@maura6335]

Emma Jean They do not work for me, they can change the colour of your foundation by max half a shade and you need to use a lot.

[@kimjones246]

Can you do a review on some of the Sunday Riley products? You're really good with skincare so I'd like to hear your opinions before I purchase anything.

[@marialiyubman]

This is the foundation I travel overseas for ever since they stopped selling it in my country (the NO7) I buy like 10 when I visit Ireland 😍 I don't care about cost of makeup - this is THE BEST OUT THERE!

[@cherylcollinson4711]

Thanks for the video Ruth. For the past 6 weeks or so, I've been into really good skin care and haven't worn a foundation at all!! Initially, I was terrified to be seen in public but now it just feels the natural thing to do. I've purchase Healthy Mix in the past and really enjoyed it but yeah, 3 shades isn't really magic is it? xo

[@Lipstickacademia]

Thanks for this!! Going to grab the boots foundation today after seeing your video :) Steph xo

[@margaretanderson6940]

Thanks for the information about foundations. Good to know.

[@littlewingedzebra]

Thank you for your thorough research! I'm surprised some luxury brand hasn't come up with some sort of in-store custom color mixer, like they do with paint. :-) Maybe someday.

[@GemmaJade]

You always have such amazing skin!!! Xxx

[@katya69adams]

Have never heard you talk about the La Roche Posay foundation ( Toleriane). Is it not available in the UK? Have been using it for 8 years now and quite happy , plus it is gentle to my skin. A budget one but good quality, the drugstore ones just don't do it for me.

[@_JoyceArt]

The only affordable foundation available easily in the Netherlands is from a department store called Hema. It caters from really light do very dark tones. Even the ones you showed here don't offer the dark tones in stores around here. Now, for me personally it's always super simple to find a shade that matches, since I'm the run of the mill, average skin tone. I think it should be easy for everyone to just pick up a cheap option and have it "fit".

[@_JoyceArt]

*foundation with a wide shade range available easily.

[@HaydenHayder]

Ruth, you're awesome :)

[@ameliecuppens1055]

Thank you for the lovely video! I really enjoyed it 😊

[@emmafitfoodemma9109]

Thanks Ruth, this is so helpful! :)

[@dorma2010]

There are only 10(!) shades of the L'oreal match perfection available in the Netherlands! I have to buy my match in the UK ;-)

[@AD-fo7tn]

thanks for video.. do you prefer loreal true match or healthy mix gel?

[@MrsJona]

Thank you for this video. You seem to be a very very nice person. And I love "the baby" 😀

[@user-jc6ic7wn6y]

I was in UK last week and visited a very big Boots on the Bond's street I guess. And some of their staff seemed more like pigeons than human who were constantly staring at some people, supposedly as an attempt to prevent shoplifting. Even when they were answering my questions or checking out my orders, they never stopped staring at someone else. What you said at the beginning of this video brought those memories back. I'm sorry to say that but I really found that experience very disturbing.

[@CL-yt8kc]

I realised that too! I was in a superdrug and literally every member of staff were staring at people shopping in there I felt too uncomfortable I just walked out. I thought it's a customer service problem that superdrug has but over time I find when the shop is located in a nice area they dont stare at you at all because people live the area are relatively richer, so that first superdrug I was in might just be in a less rich area.

[@simonharrison8018]

It's really oppressive sometimes and I have to leave without buying anything. In the chemist here in Singapore I look to see if the shop ladies are around and dive in if they are off somewhere else so I can bet some peace to browse.

[@munaatteyeh]

Thank you for doing this!!!

[@SabineSquared]

Omg new filming location 👍👍

[@jcjccmz]

thank you for following up!

[@AndraaXoX]

the sleek foundation comes in a lot of shades

[@stefanie1189]

That's a really nice video. It helps me a lot, so thank you for that :)

[@mandas677]

Milani has very affordable foundations, their conceal and perfect 2 in 1 foundation comes in 14 shades and costs $9.99, full coverage and can be used as a concealer as well. Milani started out as a brand for women of color but has ventured into providing for lighter skin tones as well. The lightest in that line won't work for very fair people, but it should work for quite a lot of people. They have a powder foundation in 8 shades, a cream to powder in 12 shades, and a brightening concealer in 3 shades. All foundations are $9.99 and the brightening is $8.99.

[@mckirsty7783]

Wish we could get Milani here in the UK!

[@Fawnandluis]

I heard that it oxidises quite badly though? Do I find that? X

[@mandas677]

Emma Jean, unfortunately I'm too fair for their lightest shade so I haven't been able to test it. But my friend uses it and loves it. It doesn't oxidize on her, but she has very dry skin and I know more oily skin can make oxidation worse.

[@ChocolateTeapot93]

I think the shade range in the Revlon foundation is terrible. The lightest shade was too dark for me and very yellow. I recommend the Maxfactor 3 in 1 foundation to everyone because that and the No 7 stay perfect are the only foundations that last 8 hours on my oily skin. No 7 is probably the best brand if you struggle to find a colour match since they have that device that matches you and there's no guessing involved.

[@sherryhaning4258]

Can No. 7 foundation be found in the US?

[@pheart2381]

a cant count the times ive bought foundation marked Ivory, which has turned out to be brown!

[@EliteXtasy]

Which ones are best for yellow-undertoned dry skin?

[@alexandrabeall2601]

In a high end foundation nars sheer glow in the shade Fiji would be great for skin like that x

[@MDWJS]

You are so sweet. What a great video for those who need to find a good inexpensive foundation. xo

[@kathywalmsley7047]

What you say isn't true Ruth lots of luxury brands don't go beyond a deep olive shade. It's a huge problem in all budgets.

[@kathywalmsley7047]

Lovely vid tho. 👍🙌

[@smart5615]

what is your shade in no7

[@vee1324]

Warm Ivory at 6:41 I'm sure that's the shade Ruth says she's got!

[@nishatmiah8541]

😍😍

[@isabelatourne2313]

By and see you soon.

[@prettymadison5961]

I cannot figure out if she is strange and weird looking or the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.

[@haggythehaglet1218]

You don't use drugstore daily why should we consider ur opinion