I Bought EVERY DRUGSTORE Foundation & TESTED them Back to Back

[@dexl9487]

Her Top Favorites: 1. Loreal True Match Super Blendable 2. Loreal Age Perfect (For Mature Skin) 3. Loreal Infallible Freshwear and Loreal Infallible Pro-Matte (Full Coverage, Matte) 4. Covergirl + Olay Simply Ageless (Wearable, Daytime, Satin Finish) 5. Maybelline Dream Liquid and Loreal True Match Lumi (Luminous, Glowy, Dewy) Honorable Mentions: 1. Nyx Blur Foundation 2. Neutrogena Healthy Skin 3. Magbelline Fit Me Dewy and Smooth 4. Revlon Age Defy and Covergirl Clean Fresh

[@YaraPNdeSa]

Thanks!

[@MukbangMondays]

Thank you ❤

[@nessagonz3]

God bless you!

[@animalrescuer80]

@@dexl9487 thank you

[@keeleyruane69]

Oh you’re a saint! Thank you!

[@barbaramiller5625]

Nikki, I am a new subscriber, I am 85 years old and I really appreciate your video. The time, effort, and money you put into this video says a lot about how much you really care about your subscribers. I took notes and I feel like I have some good guidelines to go by at Walmart now. Thank you.

[@548Aisha]

Hi Barbara - I'm 75 and also a new subscriber. I never knew how much I didn't know about make-up until now!! I feel like a little girl playing in my mother's make-up, except now it's my granddaughter's make-up!

[@dibright1445]

@@548Aishahow true and fun ❤

[@cherylschumaker1366]

64 and agree

[@DMV8662]

Wow!! You go girl!! I can only HOPE Ill be able to get up and go to Walmart when and if I reach 85! God BLESS you🙏🏻❤️👍🏻 @barbaramiller5685.

[@jodeeps2287]

I just came across this channel and subscribed because of your comment, thank you ❤️

[@tishpena1132]

Nikk,girl, you are literally officially my FAVORITE youtube content creator! The effort you had to have put into not only finding all the foundation in all the different drugstores, but putting your own cash down to buy them, BRAVO my love! You are on a totally different playing field than anyone on here and i LOVE Tati…I’ve been watching her for years, but I have now watched EVERY video you’ve ever made and in each i’m always amazed at how grounded, well informed and all around amazing you are! i always walk away with more knowledge than i came in with and have learned so many tips/tricks from an actual professional. I just want to say that you are leveling up and up and I also noticed you’re comfort level from just a year ago to now is so much more confident but not in the least bit superior in attitude. Again, such a pleasure to watch and you’re so sweet, like just adorable and i know i’m far from the only person watching you that feels that instant connection with you. I wish SO SO badly I didn’t work on Sunday so i could watch your live video and give you some money because you’ve taught me so much! You’re a GEM! You check every box of what i’m looking for in content, personality, relatability and i totally trust your opinion and recommendations! I hope you keep it up and know you will because i know your schedule is super tight yet you make time to still keep us entertained while providing solid tips/tricks/info that’s super helpful. i just want you to know it does not go unappreciated! You’ve got a great fan base that’s devoted and it’s for so many reasons(all reasons listed above). We have nothing but respect for you and it’s not just because you’re a professional makeup artist….you’re just straight up honest and don’t hold back but still are such a beautiful person inside and out! As far as i’m concerned, you’ve got a loyal (i don’t want to use the word “fan” because that feels fake and not accurate) viewer who cannot wait for your next video! Keep it up cause you’re crushing it! I still am BEGGING you for a brow tutorial because your brows always look so on point and brows literally change the way all your other makeup looks in the end and are such a focal point of the face so please consider it!! Love what you’re doing and i love that you appreciate the people who take time out to watch so it’s a two way street…we love watching you and we feel you’re love for us watching! there is no entitlement in you and you’re just so real and down to earth. i think i can speak for so many of us when i say you’re like a friend we all wish we had. Again, because it’s so true, beautiful inside and out! XOXO! -Tish 🥰💗👌👍

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

Oh my gosh TISH! Reading this incredibly sweet message while actually blushing and smiling from ear to ear, this is so heart felt and so genuine i just can’t even begin to tell you how much I appreciate these kind words and support on my channel!! 🥹🥹🥹🙏🏼 It’s people like you that are the reason why I do KZbin in the first place. I am so incredibly lucky to have such amazing friends/ subscribers like you. THANK YOU so much again TISH!! And someday you’ll catch my live and we will be able to chat in real time. Sending you Love!!!❤️❤️

[@tishpena1132]

@@Makeupbynikkilarose Thank you so much for the reply! I’m just amazed with your consistency and your devotion to reading all comments and taking the time to reply. I really truly hope to catch you live and HATE that I missed this weeks q&a platform you did today on your live session because I have soooo many questions! Like probably annoying amount of questions because I just trust your opinion and recommendations l. Plus, who doesn’t love and trust a professional opinion?!? Love what you’re doing and hope to be able to actually speak to you one of these days! BTW, I was embarrassingly giddy reading your reply and felt your sincerity in all your words 🥰🤗 thank you for making my day!!

[@KJB0001]

@@Makeupbynikkilarose How does one find the correct shade of makeup from a drugstore - ust buy them all and return what didnt work?

[@leelastoma5809]

The WET and WILD photo focus DEWY 4.99 is hands down the best foundation ever. I have tried many and this for the price beats expensive foundations . Makes my skin flawless . I wear classic beige. It's a great shade that never oxidizes . I apply with a moist sponge .❤️

[@sharonm.t.2492]

My new go-to. I use it every day, fr.

[@jaemins-daughter]

It is long lasting? :)

[@melaniecarosi8320]

You win for best influencer EVA! The money, time and effort put into these videos is over the top! KZbin should award you as “Best influencer of all times.” Good on you for a job very well done!

[@terriroberts7825]

So helpful, watched the entire video! Thank you❤

[@kellye.5678]

Honestly I’ve been binging these series. Sooo expensive buying all of them and so much work applying all of them too. She’s amazing

[@rosieisbored]

She is great but she’s a makeup artist first, and influencer is secondary

[@momma5095]

You deserve an award for this video. What dedication you have for what you do. You just helped the whole world navigate drugstore foundations. Sending love amd blessings ❤

[@carolinerobinette]

I’m actually so glad you mentioned the elf halo glow because I think it’s a product that can actually elevate your makeup and for the drugstore that is so valuable.

[@stefaniebrandon8924]

This is a MASTERPIECE. This will go into the beauty YT history books for years. This is such a well organized, beautifully detailed, and most importantly authentic commentary. (which is so hard to find an anymore) of the seemingly endless wall of foundation for us who can’t afford luxury formulas. I can’t thank you enough for sharing this with the world.

[@NaseemLarson]

This is really impressive work. Thank you for a full in depth review of all these foundations. Let’s get her more subscribers 🎊

[@nadinejanning358]

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[@nadinejanning358]

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[@nadinejanning358]

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[@Iswideshut]

Where ?

[@JanetRodgers-t1l]

Definitely!!!

[@laraffinee]

After spending hundreds of dollars on beautiful, high end foundations (Clé de Peau, Chantecaille, etc) - and being tired of having so much of my beauty budget tilting toward foundation, I have discovered the beautiful L'Oreal foundations- True Match, and the Age Perfect Serum in the tube. I absolutely love these two. I still have high end ones, but not sure I will repurchase when I finish them. L'Oreal gets gold stars from me!

[@rachelcampbell8541]

Things you did that I appreciate as an aging severe asthmatic who loves makeup: you described the smells, you reviewed the usual hypoallergenic brands and mentioned when the others were dermatologist tested, mentioned various types of skin including aging and dry. You gave me some great ideas to try and likely saved me a fortune. I would like to know for the future the ones that have the silicones and dimethicones. I feel weird about that on my face.

[@rebeccalegg2318]

I work at a Walgreens as a Beauty Consultant. Not all Walgreens has them. The ones that do carry the full line of No7, and have a skin care section that has LaRoche Posay, Vichy. I agree that the regular prices are higher than other “drugstores”, I think that if you have a location near you that has a Beauty Consultant it is worth shopping there for your makeup because we are trained. We know about skin tones, under tones, what formulas work best with each skin type, etc...we can also help you clip coupons to your account to save money, and tell you about the sales going on.

[@dinahtabbah1990]

Hi Rebecca! Three to four years ago, Walgreens stocked one of my holy grail skincare products: the No7 makeup cleansing wipes that came in a white and blue package. And then one day they were discontinued!!! Do you have any idea why the company did that?! #AskingForAFoe😂😂😂

[@normakeith4472]

That is fabulous information! Thank you for sharing!

[@rebeccalegg2318]

@@dinahtabbah1990 the store I work at in Ohio still sold them up until a month or so ago. I know they are reformulating s9me of their products and giving others packaging updates. This could be the case with the makeup wipes....did you check their website?

[@1SpicyMeataball]

I applied for that at my Walgreens. All you needed was a high school diploma and...a pair of eyes I guess. Idk. They never hired anyone for their cosmetic counter. I guess they didn't want to pay out for a glorified product pusher.

[@rebeccalegg2318]

@@1SpicyMeataball to each their own.....

[@bethmelugin5588]

I have used the L’Oreal Trumatch for years and I love it. They changed a few things over the years but it’s been basically the same thing, while I have other foundations that are more expensive. I always seem to go back to the True Match on most days. Thank you for taking the time and money to try all of the drugstore foundations. Was very eye-opening.

[@MarlenaStell]

What an incredible video!!! I can’t believe you tested so many!! Amazing reviews bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@aleksandramoondancer9496]

Wow! I just love me some Ms. Stell.....what a good person you are. I think it is grand that you commented on this vid as it *is* most def incredible that she took her time to review all these foundations and with her own $. Back to you. I remember what you had gone through without going into detail, but the way you handled it was superior, just felt the need to tell you that millions strong [people] would agree with that statement!

[@kaleighcleveland7897]

The Fit Me foundations are AMAZING mixed with each other! It gives a velvety finish.

[@riseabove3133]

Hmmm, never thought of that! I have dry skin and am frustrated that the Target store near me now only carries the Matte Fit Me Foundation 🫤 (why?). Just one more reason to never go into Target.

[@rhondaorberson9664]

I regularly use the Wet N Wild foundation shown at 5:38 and I absolutely love it. I'm 51 and it smooths out all the fine lines really well, leaves a light glowy finish, and is sooo buttery going on. For the price point, I highly recommend it.

[@samischwartz7696]

L’Oréal knocked it out of the park! Thank you for what you do for us all❤️❤️❤️

[@mermilani4525]

Cover Girl smells like Noxema. It was a thing in the 80s 😂

[@samischwartz7696]

@@mermilani4525 YES!! That what it is!! Never a fan of Cover Girl but may try the one with the Olay serum. Like the OG Oil of Olay in white bottle and black cap. Don’t think they make it anymore😩

[@mermilani4525]

I also meant to say. I like L'Oreal foundation. If I buy a drug store brand. I prefer high end. But, yes they still make original Olay .

[@samischwartz7696]

@@mermilani4525 it it in different packaging?

[@bethraymond777]

You are amazing, thank you for all the work you did on this, so helpful! I appreciated the humor, don’t wear your makeup that long lol, smells, and 18SPF whats the point. Long video so entertaining! 💚 Incredible!

[@Nclk619]

What a joy you are to watch! I love you have ZERO sassiness and ZERO obnoxious speach pattern whatsoever. I will try the Olay for sure, and one of the luminous . I can't wait. Thank yiu so much.

[@midlifemom5829]

I'm blown away with your mega-haul reviews on blushes, bronzers, and now foundation! You are amazing! It's so helpful for this mature gal (55 yo with combo oily , tan skin) . I can trust your reviews because ur detailed descriptions show the expert that u are. So far the L'Oréal Blendable Serum has been my go to for an everyday foundation because of the satin finish and non-alcohol formula. Would u consider reviewing eyeshadows for mature textured eyes? It's so challenging to find flattering satins to provide sheen (not glitter ).

[@cupiedoll9759]

Yes yes yes please

[@PiXie232]

Chantacaille has some excellent satin eyeshadows that wear beautifully on dry/mature skin. They’re just a bit pricey but if you don’t mind paying a bit more for good quality then you’ll absolutely love their eyeshadow.

[@kggirl68]

Is there a different serum foundation as the L'oreal one, third ingredient is denatured alcohol and why I'm avoiding it. 😢

[@Trotro2023]

Yes, please. Good satin eyeshadows for older eyelids. Would love that.

[@midlifemom5829]

@@PiXie232 , Loreal has several foundations. I believe the True Match Super Blendable foundation does not have alcohol. The L'Oréal website shows 3 "serum" foundation products along with the ingredients list

[@AngelissimaASMR]

I was sad you didn't feature my favorite drugstore foundations of all time! The Revlon Colorstay for Oily/Combination skin and The Wet N Wild PhotoFocus (Matte) Foundation! They are wonderfully neutral and even though I have about 50 other foundations (high-end and luxury) I find myself choosing 2 of the 3 drugstore foundations I own over the others most days. 💖

[@andreanikcole6449]

The wet n wild one is really good. There is some woman on here that always talks about it, or she did. Can't remember her name. But yeah, its a holy grail for her. I really enjoy it too. It's a good one and it's like under 5$ at Walmart/Amazon.

[@aliciareggiefreysinger4328]

Nikki, you are a superstar. What an enormous effort for all of your subscribers. I really appreciate that you give your honest opinion on all of it. Your poor cheek having to go through it all. Thanks for what you do! 💕

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Ikr and Nikki has great skin! I'm older wrinkly and oily still but like watching Nikki

[@marlaboswell2762]

You’re the most dedicated beauty KZbinr on this platform, thank you for this deep dive! So informative! 🙏🏼

[@devok7732]

Thank you for doing this video. It clearly took a lot of work and you sacrificed your comfort and your skin for it. I truly appreciate the information. Thank you!

[@nicolehomer7810]

I would love to see you do wear tests for your top 5 or so foundations from this video!

[@laurennicholson6673]

Came here to say that! ☝🏼 I’ve been using the original infallible forever but would love to know if there’s something longer lasting

[@bongbird]

I agree with this. Maybe she has already posted one and I've missed it. I've been using hard candy glamoflaige or the maybelline super stay for a while now. It is thick but I like the coverage. I have such a hard time finding shades for my skin it gets expensive trying to product.

[@rachelleensor3147]

Yes

[@kimberdawn4424]

I hate to say it, but to me, the Cover Girl foundations have always smelled like Noxema. I cannot handle that smell at all! Nikki, you are a TROOPER for doing this for us. BLESS you and your precious little face for going the EXTRA mile. We all appreciate your dedication and talent. You truly are a ROCKSTAR❣️ Love you so much, for caring for your subscribers like you do. ❤️LOVE❤, KIMBER(Your Austin, Texas Sister in Beauty, Life & Faith)🥰😉🙏

[@unposhnails3366]

I came here to say this about smelling like Noxema! All of their foundations used to come in that bottle with different color caps.

[@mariannakump8857]

Noxema owned CoverGirl back in the day. I remember my Mom using it in the 60's. It was the first foundation I used. . It was acquired by Proctor and Gamble in 1989. It is currently owned by Coty but still has that strong eucalyptus fragrance.

[@stephaniesunser1947]

Anything with the “Clean” branding from Cover Girl has the Noxema in it.

[@tlwagener9245]

It was a major marketing campaign. "It has Noxema in it, so you know it's good for your skin." Rrrright.

[@gurpreetjohal9368]

Nice job Ms Nikki

[@brandymurphy5873]

Nikki and Mitch, this is like an encyclopedia of foundations! Saving this video as a reference for years to come. Appreciate all the effort you put into this!

[@AP12360]

You should do a video where Mitch gives you two different (out of their packages) lipsticks, foundations, eyeshadows, blushes, powders, etc. and you apply each one to your face and you have to guess which one is drug store and which one is high end. I hope that makes sense. It would be a fun video and you could see how many you got right.

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

This is SUCH a great idea!!!! Saving this now and definitely going to film it!!

[@maykimo]

Tati (Westbrook) made a video just like this

[@Chloe__________xx]

@@maykimolol exactly

[@shannonstiles3102]

AGREE 👍 Would definitely like to watch that video idea‼️💯 Could get a chance to see if the high end priced makeup brands are really better 😅OR just hype with a high price tag and see how many times the higher price tagged ones are actually that price for a good reason OR just All hype with a high end price tag and I think she seems really trustworthy at this point, meaning hasn't been influenced by anyone to make it seem like anything is something that it's not 🎉 Let's hope she stays that way and will keep us as the ones that are important to get the Truth out to👍🎉 24:22 ‼️Unf19:34 meaning

[@MakeupandMentalHealth]

Going down the drugstore makeup aisle is literally like taking a stroll back to 2004. L’Oréal kills the game because they actually make an effort with the shades and formulas. If maybelline got a pump for fit me, they could get in the race. Covergirl also has great formulas and has been making an effort with their shades lately which is a huge plus ❤

[@wintyforever]

L’Oréal has more money because they refuse to be cruelty free. I just wanted to point that out because I think it’s important to note why for people who don’t know.

[@cherylschumaker1366]

I never knew

[@skinloverbyvane]

Agreed love those 3 brands the most 👌🏼

[@jzahorchak4811]

This is the most comprehensive video on foundations I've ever seen! Love all of it. Thank you for the hard work you put into this vid! I'm saving it & using it for reference ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

You are so welcome!and thank you for watching!!❤️❤️

[@lisawierzbicki4994]

I watched this video with a notebook and pencil and wrote down all your favorites! Wow!! You and Mitch put so much work into this and all your videos...can't thank you enough for your thorough , professional opinion on all of these!

[@darlenekorson3716]

Me too and I went out and bought her suggestions.

[@dellibby5447]

Me too😊

[@islandbeauty1388]

Hi Nikki! I hope you are doing well! You are my favorite Makeup Artist and I love your honesty, and your tutorials and product reviews are the best ever. So, talking about drugstore products, absolutely hate most Covergirl products. That disgusting foundation was one of the only foundations available when I was a teen. It smells like Noxema to me. I call it pancake batter. I still will not spend a cent on Covergirl products at all. 90% of the products are horrible sadly. I have learnt, by purchasing makeup products, drugstore now are inly a few dollars or close in price to higher end products, that you are getting what you pay for the majority of the time. I have wasted so much money trying drugstore itens, that a good portion are not too great, so I will pay the few extra dollars or many extra dollars to buy items to get a high quality item, by professionals, in clean labs etc.. ❤❤

[@quinncrochet19]

Nikki could you do an all things olive skin tone video. I have been told I have olive skin by a Mac artist in the past (I'm an NC 40). I'm so confused on what products work for me. I LOVED your how to match foundation video you recently posted. Extremely helpful!!! ❤

[@kathleenem9207]

Wow! What an accomplishment. This was VERY HELFUL to me because I tend to shy away from drugstore foundations . They are too hard to match and sometimes the smells are very industrial but now I feel I have a guideline that narrows them down according to my needs. Great job, Nikki!

[@beccatrigger]

nikki! your "testing every blush at sephora" video has 1.3 million views!!!! absolutely amazing and adore you!! lots of love, can't wait to watch this while i fall asleep and when i wake up!😂🤣🤣😂

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

I know isn’t that wild?!! And hahah I love it!! Well hopefully you get to see some of the video in between zzz 😴

[@tishpena1132]

@@Makeupbynikkilarose i watched this entire video in full with screenshots so i got the correct names, PLEASE keep labeling products so i can take the screenshots and write the shades you use do i know to go lighter than what you’re using! This video has a probably been my favorite so far because while i love sephora (too much really) i know there are amazing drugstore options and are so much more accessible than either having to go to sephora or wait for my shipments. Plus, who doesn’t love to save money?!? again, lots of love for your effort and time!

[@jennv19]

this video is everything, Nikki. Let me tell you, my holy grails are the wet n wild photofocus foundation, the matte version is epic for oily skin. but the dewy version is gorgeous too. a fave combination of mine is to mix the loreal infallible pro matte foundation with the dewy version of the wet n wild photofocus foundation. the finish of it is unreal.

[@FP-gh9yg]

Do u think is better than high end foundations ?

[@jennv19]

​@FP-gh9yg these two are my go to. I actually prefer them to high end foundations. Now that I think of it, most of my foundation collection is drugstore except for my MAC foundations.

[@rachelmoss1964]

Loved this! Would be great to see you do this with drugstore concealers.

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

Will do!!!

[@rachelcampbell8541]

@@Makeupbynikkilarose I'll be watching for it! Thank you! I dislike my concealer so much I usually just use foundation or BB cream.

[@tishpena1132]

@@Makeupbynikkilarose i was literally going to ask the same thing but didn’t wanna seem ungrateful for how much work you did on this video. i’ve been stoked to see this video since you gave us a heads up in your live…like literally have been patiently waiting! Lots of love nikki! -tish

[@ecstanton]

@@Makeupbynikkilarose the cover girl foundation was such a blast from the past. Back in the day the line's catch phrase was 'cover girl clean makeup by noxzema'. Hence the smell you talked about😊

[@malillis608]

I think I remember that Covergirl clean makeup smell is from Noxzema. I think the campaign decades ago was corrrelating the skin washing product Noxzema with the foundation on how good for your skin and how “ clean” it is for your face.

[@paulaparker5545]

Noxema literally ruined my skin.

[@mariaziarnik6909]

Nikki. Yes you are right!! L’Oréal true match foundation is the best. I wear this for work during the week. On the weekends I go between the L’Oréal true match nude serum or neutrogena hydro boost tint with my tinted neutrogena sunscreen. It’s my favorite for weekends ❤. Thank you again for taking such time and care on this extensive review!!!

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

So good right?!! And I love the true match Nude! It’s STUNNING on!!!

[@jackandlill]

I think you found the Maybelline Fit Me Matte streaky upon application bcse you applied w/a brush vs the Fit Me Dewy which you didn't find streaky & applied with your fingers...which makes sense since the brush has hairs vs the warmth of fingers & pressing.... Thank you Nikki for putting your cheek through it for us to be able to get the lowdown on all of the drugstore foundations! So helpful!

[@marybonome9279]

You are talented and clearly committed to your viewers. Your videos are informative, educational and very thorough. TY Nikki!!🎉🎉🎉😂

[@ChristinePacinda]

The only drugstore foundation you may have missed is the Maybelline Super Stay 24 hour Skin Tint, and it's worth sampling. Though you may not have officially classified it as a foundation because of the "skin tint" claim, it offers a lot more coverage than expected with a beautiful, luminous finish. I have oily mature skin, and though I have to powder this in the T-zone, I've been quite impressed with its longevity and feel.

[@julietrucks2653]

Yessss I wish I could get her opinion on this one too!

[@monicabroussard840]

I bought it and loved it. I was so impressed that they actually had a shade light enough for me I am scared that they might discontinue my shade so I bought 2 more. I never want to be without this foundation

[@m.e.5]

She’s since tried and loved this foundation (and even influenced this fair olive combo skin girl to get it! I’ll be mixing in my green color corrector for a more suitable match)

[@paulahardin6002]

Thank you for taking the time to do this for us, Nikki! You Rock! Thank you for the beautiful video work, Mitch!

[@shari247peace]

Your observation that drugstore foundations always skew to the warm/yellow side is spot on. I’m very fair with a rosy undertone, I definitely struggle with finding foundation that works, especially drugstore. L’Oréal True Match has the best range I think and can use the C.05 color. When I first started wearing makeup (in the 1970’s! Yikes!) everything was very warm and medium was the fair color. I would mix in pure white pigment to try to lighten it. I remember finally finding Prescriptives foundation that had a color Camelia Rose that was a perfect match. So sad when Estée Lauder killed the Prescriptives brand.

[@jessicalucas6021]

So thorough. I use the Loreal Infallible and Neutrogena Healthy Skin. Would you wear test your top 5-10? I love your first impressions and would love to see how they hold up, if only for 8 hours😊

[@mlbell525]

I know you've stated you're not really a fan of drugstore foundations, so, ni deeply appreciate you doing this for those of us who are. Much appreciated!!! ❤

[@amydearing9866]

The Almay TLC is my FAVORITE drugstore foundation for my oily skin. I have a TON of drugstore foundation cause I love to try things. Glad you liked it too.

[@Lisa-mw6te]

I love the smell of Noxema, which is on the menthol side. Cover Girl powder has the same smell. I am 66, have cool light skin, so I can usually find a decent color match. I like seeing so many brands tested, so thanks.

[@Ali-dd4hm]

Several days, 2 hours of videotape: thank you, you tow for this effort! You really helped me so much. Now I know what to look for in a foundation. You guys are my heroes today 🎉❤

[@debbiemanning5983]

Wet n Wild is surprisingly nice. I liked the tone on her as well better than a beige. looks more lively!

[@Fnkdoxnmnnbs]

I have been using the fit me dewy and smooth for years and it’s so beautiful. I always get compliments on my skin.

[@sherrishannon649]

Hi Nikki!! I’ve literally been watching your video all day on every “drugstore” brand of liquid foundations. You have definitely opened my eyes when it comes to all the different formulas of foundation products. First of all, Thank you! You are awesome with describing all of the products and how they feel, how they blend and the coverage of each brand and their formulas!! I’m a natural redhead WITH freckles and believe me , we are particularly difficult to find the correct shades of foundation makeup! I don’t know if you’ve ever considered showing how hard it is to find “our” color… Just something to think about. Thanks again for your very informative videos… Sincerely, Sherri

[@kaleidospiked]

The dedication, the effort... WOW. Hats off to you Nikki!

[@avathemis9878]

I think the reason they say 24 hour wear is for when you’re dating someone new, and maybe you have skin issues you’re self conscious about, that you aren’t quite ready for the new person to see? So maybe you can spend the night, and not feel like you’ll be barefaced in the morning? That’s my guess? That and the paramedics and firefighters among us.

[@m.e.5]

🫰🏼🫰🏼🫰🏼. I’ve def seen some servicewomen share how long they wear their complexion products in the field !

[@chrissylee325]

Thank you for speaking up for shade ranges! ❤ also your reactions to fragrance and claims of the foundation are killing me 😂

[@rickylu7200]

Glam girl Gabby also highly highly recommended L'Oreal True Match so I bought it. I am 65 years young and the product is fabulous easy to apply, beautiful and it does not pool in my smile lines or frown lines, also lasts over 24 hours, yes I did not wash my face a couple of times before bed. Also, does not come off on my fingers or nails when I touch or scratch an itch on my face. Removes easily too.

[@cinziapaolini6133]

Nikki, you deserve an Emmy! Great, great review!

[@sammistrade]

Literally!! Hahaha

[@Revolve-zw3fy]

I have been following MUAs for a while now. Nikki, the amount of hard work and commitment you put is unmatched. I wish I found you sooner!!!

[@loulouvi]

Best 2 hours spent on YT. Nikki, thank you so much for doing this!❤ I have been using Loreal Infallible for 5 yrs now but my shade is always out of stock so I have been trying to find an alternative. As somebody who sticks to the same foundation, I'm always hesitant to try new ones because it just might not work as well, and that's money down the drain. This video gave me so many great options...I've actually added a new foundation to my cart.

[@cindygr8ce]

LA Girl has pigment bottles that you can make the foundations any color you want it's actually kind of amazing I always keep the white around since it's really hard to find a light enough concealer for myself so I can always add a little pigment.

[@monicabroussard840]

I use that as well as a redhead I obviously need help lighting my foundations and I love it. It allows me to wear drug store foundations

[@cindygr8ce]

@@monicabroussard840 being translucent as I am had always given me some perspective on dark skin girlies who can't find anything dark enough

[@valeking5993]

I love that Profusion got a slot. In my opinion that whole brand is highly underrated. Probably overlooked by most ppl bc of their price point lol ❤️

[@m.e.5]

They and Elf have been working overtime. It’s been showing w how well some of their products perform!

[@tishpena1132]

@@m.e.5 i have to say that ELF has upped their game by 20x and then some! they’re killing it right hit now! One hit after another! LOVING ELF!

[@Benja2001]

Where do you buy it? Never heard of it

[@Observette]

Am I crazy or is red a warm color? When you say “it’s not olive it leans red so it’s more on the cool side” what do you mean by that?

[@sweetpastelpeach7587]

Yellow colors are concidered warm. Think bright like the sun! Red is normally cool because a true red foundations has more pink or blue, it's a color theory thing. Olive leans more green, so like a yellowish blue. As a person with a neutral undertone, I have red, yellow, and olive undertones depending on different areas of my body.

[@catherinetestaverde1907]

Thank you for this! So amazing to see so many drugstore foundations in one video!! The only one missing is the L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Glow formula. I have the original Infallible and the Pro-Matte one, but I have normal/combination skin (very seasonal and cycle-dependent) and would have loved to see the comparison of their more dewy formula since I'm on the fence about trying it!

[@monicabroussard840]

It’s good. I am combo skin but I am very pale and I can typically find my shade in L’Oréal foundations but this one as pretty as it was on my skin it was way too orange on my very fair skin but if you aren’t fait skinned it’s a good one

[@RubyConn]

A few of my drugstore fails are on this list, so you have saved me from future fails. ❤ I loved the Loreal drop foundation, which I will buy, and I want to get the NYX blur (out of curiosity). My skin is pre-mature, so I feel a bit in between on foundations these days. The only foundation I didn’t see on this video was the Elf camo cream, which is what I wear and feels a tiny bit matte for my pre-mature skin.

[@priscillacasas4127]

These videos are amazing. You cover every point to know about foundation. A true pro 👏

[@LadyMcQuillan928]

Nikki you are hands down my favorite to watch. I love how much you care about your followers and helping us find our most beautiful selves!

[@danadavenport6350]

That’s okay, Dream Matte Mousse wasn’t meant to match our skin anyways, right?! 😂 I remember walking to CVS after middle school to buy it. Luckily for me my mom swiftly decided to take me to a makeup counter for proper color matching 🙃💕 41:56

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

Exactly!! Hahahhah 😂😂😂 so funny!!

[@abbybush4875]

I think the only person I've ever seen this particular foundation look good on with a good shade match is angelica nyqvist! How it looked on her made me want to actually try it out! 😂

[@travellingfemme]

The Maybelline Dewy and Smooth is soooooooooo underrated! I'm so glad you liked it. Also, if you have darker skin it makes your skin look really good. I can't explain it but some foundations match but kind of dull - this one really enhances honey to darker complexions.

[@pinkheels145]

The L’Oreal Trumatch and the L’Oreal luminous were my favorite back in the days in high school. I really forgot about those. Now I only wear high end foundations, but I’m going to purchase them again. Thanks for reminding me. They were really good foundations. 😍🙏🏼

[@rebeccayoung1833]

Which high end foundation do you like the most?

[@pinkheels145]

@@rebeccayoung1833 There is a couple. But as rn Nars radiant and Esther Lauder double wear &Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear.

[@freespiritdamsel]

Great review. Appreciate you doing this. It is good to know what is the initial impression of each drugstore foundation. However, hope you’ll have a series where you’ll try foundation for a day to know how they wear the whole day. That would be way more in depth! For your top 5 drugstore and high end

[@problemmencoaching]

Phenomenal video Nikki. Thanks for including "It smells like....". Could you do: Drugstore eyeshadows and lipsticks reviews. ❤

[@grannyvee5789]

Wow! It is absolutely phenomenal that you did this video. I’ve been watching KZbin make up gurus for many many years and this is the single best, most thorough, absolutely fantastic video I’ve ever seen. I can’t overstate that. That you spent all that money and put so much thought into presenting this for your subscribers is commendable. I appreciate it very much as I’m sure everyone else does. Great job little Nikki! ❤

[@amymccall5263]

The wet n wild has been a cult favorite for years. Glad to see it still holds up.

[@Sunshine-un5ww]

Yep I’m golden beige and i always have it in my beauty arsenal. Few of the drugstore brands thats nice formula and has my shade.

[@m.e.5]

Yusss

[@laurarivera1992]

L’Oréal owns a lot of makeup companies including the high end brands. Love their foundation! I used them in my 30’s and now I’m 60 with oily skin.

[@kodysmama]

I have mostly drugstore foundations with a few high end but one of my absolute favs is the Covergirl Olay. It is beautiful on my 52 year old skin!! It’s the one I go for most of the time.

[@sherrypettit5552]

Wow! The time, effort and finances you put into this video had me subscribe immediatedly. What a sacrifice for us. You are so sweet and caring. You are honest and helpful! Thank you so much

[@LSBraham]

This video is absolutely amazing. Thank you so so much making this one. The everyday gal (me) NEEDED this! Hoping you can do a DS powder version. THANK YOU!!!

[@nickysragtales1]

Thank you for taking the time and trouble to go through these foundations with such great depth and clarity. I am a bit of a snob and have never considered a drug store foundation and I have now bought two from your recommendations.

[@amyberg1044]

Thank you so much for this series. I'll be watching every one to help me make better buying decisions.

[@minasmiles4906]

I’ve been looking for a foundation all week and this is the ONLY video from a MUA that’s actually helping me decide which might be best for me and my skin type. I have oily skin and I want a dewy/natural look as I’ve always gone for matte , so this is helping me narrow my decisions down :) now I just need to find my shade 😅

[@kzlayer]

Amazing job with this in-depth examination of all these foundations. You forgot No 7. These products I believe are from England but are aold at ulta, Walgreens , etc . Their powder is a dupe for the Charlotte Tillbuey blur powder

[@Sunflowers4456]

Wet n Wild Dewy Lumineux ranks up there with Dior, Sisley and Armani. I get compliments almost every time I wear it. Get the right color and try it on your whole face!

[@TatianaLovely]

This was amazing! Thank you both for your hard work. I don’t know how you got through so many. I love wearing makeup, but I hate trying on different shades and wiping them off and starting over, so I applaud you. I’m guessing you really pampered your skin after this ☺️

[@gigicoogler]

Thank you for your transparency which is what matters most today. Hugs and so much respect. 😊

[@christinegraham2579]

This is another great “The Best Of…”! I truly enjoy these videos when you go out & buy as many foundations, blushes or bronzers as you can find & put them all to the test. I need to find a good foundation for my mature, oily skin that won’t make me look like I’m wearing an oil slick on my face. Bleh!

[@LifeChanging22]

Wow, Nikki thank you for this very in-depth video on foundation. After your color matching video, I realized that we are twins on foundation matching. I am definitely older, but you have helped me so much now. I can go in the drugstore and have a much easier time finding my proper undertoned makeup. This video is so impressive. I can't say enough thank you's!!!!❤❤ Many blessings to you and Mitch! Totally looking forward to seeing Mitch doing your makeup over...yeah!!!!!!

[@tmhart43]

This was so good, Niki. Thank you for putting in the work!

[@maireadweaver8952]

WOW now THAT was mammoth!!! Well done, I stuck with you to the end with my little notebook, so now I have a great selection of drugstore foundations to choose for my 53yr old normal to slightly dry skin!!! Cannot wait to get testing them out. Also I really appreciate you calling out those foundations that would work for 'mature' skin, sometimes we get forgotten in foundation reviews!!! Thank you Nikki 💖

[@Iris-gy2mi]

This video is incredible! You put so much time into it. You could build upon this video and using the same products, have different categories like "Best glowy foundations," "Best for mature skin," etc. I hope that makes sense! Thank you for all of your hard work!

[@nareepornvachananda7276]

Nikki, I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate this videos. Particularly this one, I'm a novice when it comes to foundation. I hadn't been using them a lot as I usually use a tinted SPF as base. A few weeks ago, I was gifted a Chanel foundation which is lovely, but it's a bit too polished for me wearing at work. I was looking for a light coverage foundation or tinted moisturiser. I was drawn to Covergirl + Olay as it has such a gorgeous finish on your skin in the demo. Then I found one at my local chemist and tried it. OMG, I'm in love 🥰 I also watched your video on skin prep which works brilliantly for this Covergirl + Olay foundation. No more blotchy skin for me! Many many thanks for your work, Nikki ❣

[@bebright123]

On my way to find my shade in L’Oréal True Match! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

Yess !!!👏🏼👏🏼

[@jacquelinemccully912]

Nikki, I LOVE your drugstore makeup videos. I can't afford high end, and drugstore does make some amazing products. As others have noted, the amount of time and love that you put into your videos shines through. You are SO appreciated because you help us narrow down what will work best for each of us...even those of us over 60. Would love to see a "I bought every drugstore serum/tinted moisturizer..." video comparing them all. I'm really enjoying not having medium or full coverage. I love to use a sheer or light coverage product and I can always use concealer where needed or richen my look up with bronzer and different colors of blush. P.S. I'm going out to get the L'Oreal True Match Nude. Your description sounds perfect for me. Thanks again! 🙏🏼💕

[@averageextraordinarywoman]

This was such a fantastic undertaking. Thank you!!! Very informative and in depth. Well done! I didn't see you try any of the No. 7 foundations. Their Lift & Luminate and the Restore and Renew are terrific serum foundations for mature skin and absolutely worth a try! Covergirl + Olay also has another foundation similar to the Simply Ageless called "Advanced Radiance" that you missed. It's in their Age Defying group, and great for mature skin. NYX also carries a Gorn to Glow Naturally Radiant Foundation that is really nice. (Black tube) Thank you for all your hard work on this. Not easy to gather up I'm sure! XO

[@newnana9070]

I wear the dream matte foundation still today. I love the finish on my skin. At 72, I have high end ones too but I still love this one.

[@bibliatododia4832]

Great job Nikki and Mitch! I am not so sure if these 2 foundations still sell in the US, it does here in Australia: Flower Beauty Light Illusion and Essence Pretty Natural. They are some of my favourite drug store foundations and they were not on your video. All in all, impressive efforts and Ive enjoyed every minute of it. ❤ xoxo from Australia

[@christinunya72]

Wow, that's a lot of foundations to try out! This is a very helpful video. I would love to see you do a series where you do wear tests with the best ones from this video. My favorite drugstore foundation is the L'Oreal Age Perfect Serum foundation. I am constantly trying new ones but always end up coming back to that one.

[@mirandabraaten9112]

Almay is one of the brands I enjoy using strictly because I am more cool toned and the drugstore doesn't offer much cool toned shades. Not the comfort matte one but the more luminous looking formulas I enjoy. Also Revlon age rewind was a hidden gem of mind!! I am going to try so many more based on your recommendations because my views are identical to yours, every one you liked so did I and so on. Thank you for your dedication and time and btw your humor had me in stitches with the "what's next, two weeks foundation"!!!😂

[@sherrypettit5552]

Awesome! Loved the Olay/Covergirl, Neutrogena Serum foundation, Revlon Illuminance, and True Match

[@liezlviljoen9649]

Thank you so much for spending your expertise, money and time, Nikki, this video was so informative! 😊

[@HettiePena]

The variety of textures in the *yutulux* pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.

[@harrietlovejoy3424]

Woohoo! Made it through the entire video and loved every minute! Thank you! I’m going to try the mature skin top pick.

[@Lapetitmort_]

Thank you Nikki, this was a lot of money and work and I really appreciate you doing it for us! I would LOVE to know your extended thoughts in a future video on any of the ones you enjoyed the first impression of and said you’d keep trying out. I’m really interested in how you think they wore with other products, longevity, etc 🥰