The world of drugstore foundations is one that is sometimes difficult to maneuver. One long-lost-favorite foundation that I have recently re-discovered is the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup. Believe it or not, this foundation was the first one I ever remember trying, since my mom used it.
Neutrogena Healthy Skin foundation contains a blend of antioxidants and SPF 20 to nourish your skin while wearing makeup. I seem to recall earlier formulas of this makeup containing salicylic acid, but that is nowhere to be seen in the ingredients list. The makeup is extremely lightweight. With the foundation actually being rather runny, you’d be surprised at the level of coverage this provides: full coverage, all while looking as natural as can be. Even when built up for extra coverage, Healthy Skin never looks cakey. It sets rather matte, but isn’t drying.
This is the one foundation I feel is OK to wear when I’m experiencing breakouts. I don’t feel like I’m suffocating my skin or adding flame to the fire. Usually I feel guilty about applying makeup over problem areas, but with the Healthy Skin foundation, I can get the coverage I need while knowing it’s doing good for my skin with its antioxidants.
The downside to this foundation is the packaging. Like many other drugstore foundations, there is no pump dispenser, or any dispenser, on the bottle. This poses a problem for me because of the runny consistency. It’s hard to get just the right amount out of the bottle at once, since a lot comes gushing out of the wide mouth at once.
Neutrogena sent me three shades to try: Buff, Soft Beige and Medium Beige. Unfortunately, Buff was too light for me and Soft & Medium Beige were too pink-toned. I ran out and got the shade Natural Beige, which was a perfect match for my neutral skin tone.
Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup is one of the more pricey drugstore foundations, costing almost $13 at my local Rite Aid. You get 1 fl oz of product which, if memory serves me right, can last me anywhere between 4-6 months.
Available in 12 shades at Walmart and drugstores everywhere, $12-13.
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Have you tried Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup lately?
Interesting foundation. Thanks for the swatches!
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I just got this & cant wait to try it! Great review!
Jess Scull recently posted..MAC Huggable LipColour – Swatches & Review
Looks like a good foundation. I’m using a tinted moisturizer as of now, but it’s always good to know about different foundations!
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Sounds great! I’m glad there’s no salicylic acid in the ingredients, that makes me more inclined to try it, as that is an ingredient I need to avoid with rosacea! The only thing is I hope they have more shades as Buff seems like it would match me but be too pinky. Great review!
BeautyJudy recently posted..Alessandro USA Nail Polish
This looks like an interesting foundation, hopefully they will expand the shade range.
Oh, these aren’t the only shades, Mercedes! They have a ton! I think 12
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I almost exclusively use BB creams now, but I’m getting more curious about getting a foundation for my aging skin. So many choices of brands and colors, it can be overwhelming! Glad you’ve rediscovered an old friend that’s even better now. 🙂
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I always have a hard time with drugstore foundations, don’t know why, so I completely switched to Korean BB creams. Good to know these contain antioxidants though, I know a lot of women who skip moisturizer and go straight to applying foundation.
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They look so nice and smooth! I’ll have to check these out.
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This is a great reminder to pick up this foundation again! I had the lightest shade last winter, but I think I will need a darker one this year. This foundation gets compared to NARS Sheer Glow, at a much better price point. 🙂
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Great post! I am in the market for a new foundation and I might try out buff but it looks a little pinky for me. I am sure they have a lighter one though!
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I hope you find a good shade match for yourself! Let us know how you like it :).