To make sense of it the drugstore makeup world, makeup artist Craig Beaglehole and Times stylist Melissa Magsaysay set up a drugstore product challenge at a West Hollywood CVS store, piling dozens of tubes, palettes and small bottles into their baskets. They tried out the low-price brands in the store and tested them for a week. The products in these galleries were all winners -- items they’d use or recommend. The reviews are marked with their initials.
Best drugstore beauty finds: foundations
Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Liquid Makeup, $14.49
Beautiful. It really lets the skin breathe because it’s so sheer. Erases redness and gives a fresh, healthy glow to the skin without the look of a ton of makeup. Just be careful to not overdo. Put a few strokes on the cheeks and across the forehead and blend. This formula is good for all ages, or if you have sensitive skin and want it to be chic, smooth and silky. (C.B.)
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(Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)