Achieving a flawless base using drugstore products

Flawless is a strong word to use and live up too. The definition of flawless is without any imperfections 

and perfect. Nobody is flawless or perfect. There are things we'd change about ourselves and improve on 

but that's what makes us unique. Despite saying this, if you are a makeup lover you will understand the 

want for a flawless base. In regards to makeup I don't think flawless has to be full coverage and intense 

pigmentation. Instead I interpret is as even and smooth. Trying to achieve that with a drugstore budget 

can be quite difficult but I wanted to share how I do it and what products I use!

The key to any flawless base is a good primer. When I think of flawless I think of pore filling and 

smoothing. A lot of primers claim to do this but my favourite is the ELF poreless putty primer (full review 

here). This is a putty which helps to glide over your pores for a smoothing affect that gives the look of a 

blank canvas. They also have a luminous and matte version, depending on what finish you want. I use the 

original as it feels most like my skin after application and doesn't affect the finish of my foundation.

 My favourite brand for foundations are Revolution as they never fail to disappoint, they are constantly 

releasing new products and they're amazing quality. At the moment I'm still loving the conceal and 

hydrate foundation. This is a medium to full coverage dewy foundation that is most beneficial for normal 

to dry skin, for an all day radiance without settling into fine lines or pores. I love using this as it's super 

hydrating on my skin, gives a flawless appearance, isn't thick or heavy and lasts all day long. 

When it comes to concealer I use a combination of 2 to get the perfect consistency and coverage whilst 

illuminating my face. I use the Revolution XX super fix concealer as it's hydrating for my under-eye area 

which helps to avoid looking thick or heavy, as well as being the perfect shade for illuminating and 

brightening the centre of my face to help me look more awake. Although this has amazing coverage I like 

to use a small amount of the Collection lasting perfection concealer for added coverage and intensity. 

Although my base is complete, it's just as important to make sure it lasts all day. I use the Loreal true 

match powder, as it sets everything in place and makes it last all day whilst also adding a small amount of 

coverage without looking cakey. I then also use the Loreal glow mist to make sure my makeup stays in 

place and doesn't budge throughout the day.

Using these 6 products from the drugstore to create and achieve a flawless base costs me less than £50. If I 

were to buy high end makeup I would be paying around that for a full coverage foundation. A lot of 

drugstore and high end brands are under the same manufacturers and created in the same lab, meaning that 

the majority of the time you are paying for the name of the brand rather than the product. Check out what's 

at your local drugstore first before hopping over and purchasing from your favourite high end brand.

xoxo

Lea-Mai