I have not used a drug store brand foundation in over 5 years.  I am not saying that good ones don't exist, but sometimes in this case you do get what you pay for.  (For the record I am not a makeup snob, I love cosmetics from both high and low ends of the earth.)  When you buy a $5-$10 foundation every other month, the cost stacks up. You end up using much more than if you found a match that you really loved. I had a makeover a few years ago at a Lancome counter.  My skin was a mess at the time and I sat down and listened to suggestions for skin care.  When I left that day I bought some of the products they reviewed with me, but most importantly that day they sent me home with a sample of foundation that changed me.  I used the sample and had to have it within a week. I have been in it ever since, and have no plans of changing in the near future.  I get funny looks when I tell people that the foundation cost $42, but in all honesty I get 10 months out of it, and would have a hard time finding something similar.

The one thing I wanted to get across in this article is that almost all of the large department store lines will sample you foundation FREE for 10 days.  Don't be afraid to go to the counter and ask to be matched up, it gives you a large enough sample to work with it at home and see if color wise, and consistency wise this is a good place for you to start.  If that doesn't work, move on and try something different. As a beauty advisor I loved finding the perfect foundation for someone, and I knew when they came back I had done my job right.  Take advantage of this service, your skin will truly thank you!