Drugstore Foundation Sticks to Simplify Your Makeup Routine

April 26, 2022

By: Ariel Wodarcyk | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

Whether you’re rushing to get ready in the morning or you just prefer a minimalistic makeup routine, foundation sticks are the base for you. All you need to do is swipe on the stick and blend it — which you can do with your fingertips if you’re really short on time. Foundation sticks don’t have to break the bank either. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite drugstore foundation sticks that are perfect for when you’re crunched for time or are feeling low-maintenance.

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Multi-Use Foundation Stick: Maybelline New York Superstay Multi-Use Foundation Stick

This product comes with a matte foundation on one end and a mini sponge on the other for blending. A huge benefit to stick foundation is that you can use it in multiple ways — buy a slightly darker shade to contour with, one to highlight or a shade that matches your skin tone to conceal with.

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Oil-Controlling Foundation Stick: Maybelline New York Fit Me Shine-Free + Balance Stick

This gel foundation stick feels lightweight and breathable on the skin while still providing medium coverage. It has a matte finish with a powder core in the middle to keep your skin from getting shiny midday, making it the perfect pick for oily complexions.

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Long-Lasting Foundation Stick: L’Oréal Paris Infallible Longwear Shaping Stick Foundation

For buildable, medium-to-full coverage, try this creamy foundation stick. And while we don’t recommend sleeping in your makeup, that coverage can last for up to 24 hours. As a bonus, this foundation contains broad-spectrum SPF 27.

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Foundation Stick for Acne-Prone Skin: Milani Conceal + Perfect Foundation Stick

If you’re a full-coverage foundation lover through and through, this is the ideal stick for you. It’s matte, transfer-resistant for up to 12 hours and contains bamboo powder to absorb excess oil. It’s buildable too, so you can apply a little extra over redness or breakouts.

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Hydrating Foundation Stick: ULTA Moisturizing Foundation Stick

Blur the look of pores with this medium-coverage stick that contains a translucent gelling polymer and a soft powder finish. The added touch of hyaluronic acid moisturizes and helps the formula glide on easily.

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