Being that I am so into makeup now, I am not afraid to try a lot of products. Sometimes I buy off impulse and other times I’ve heard great things about a product. One of the things that I can’t seem to stop buying is foundation.

I have extremely oily skin. I tend to blot a lot through the day and I HAVE to wear a powder or else I will shine. So today I’m going to share some of my favorite foundations! Below you will find a mix of high end and low end foundations that I love. I will stick my disclaimer here and say everything isn’t for everybody. Just because something works for me does not mean it will work for you. You have to be willing to try different products to find the right fit. Pro Tip!: Sephora offers samples of products for free so be sure to check them out if you want to save coins.

These are my top 5 foundations for oily/acne prone skin (in order):

1. Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Foundation ($25)
   Since this came out it has been my go to foundation. It goes on smooth, it’s fairly inexpensive compared to other high-end foundations, and there is a shade that matches me perfectly! The only downside is that my shade is very popular. It’s always sold out in stores and online shipping is always delayed *cues dramatics*.
   My shade: Cool Golden
   
   
2. Maybelliene Fit Me Matte & Poreless ($6-$8)
   If you’re like me and prefer buildable or full coverage, drugstore foundations can be a hit or miss. The Fit Me collection is awesome because it has a good range of colors for a low price. It’s also easy to find because you can get it anywhere including Ulta, Target, Walmart and Walgreens. So if you run out of foundation you can quickly grab a bottle.
   My shade: Classic Tan 335 (fall/winter) Spicy Brown 338 (Summer)
   
   
3. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Foundation ($34)
   I know you’re probably thinking I’m going to hype Fenty Beauty up and you are absolutely……correct sis! Rihanna blew me away with her makeup line. The foundation is lightweight and has a wide range so it’s possible for more than 1 color to work for you. It also has nice coverage but it oxidizes so you have to be careful when choosing your shade. The deeper shades have been sold out since launch, however, I did notice that some of them are available on Sephora’s website.
   My shade: 380
   
   
4. MAC Studio Fix Foundation ($29)
   Holy grail! When I first started wearing makeup MAC was all I knew. I was scared to try other brands because MAC is such a universal name in the makeup world so how could you go wrong with it? The Studio Fix is still one of my favorite foundations to use, in liquid and in powder form.
   My shade: NC47
   
   
5. Milani Cream to Powder ($7-$9)
   It’s so funny how I came across this one on a whim and it ended up being a fave. As the name suggests, its a cream to powder foundation which I had never heard of. It goes on quite smooth and gives off a matte finish. The downside is that the only place I have been able to find my shade is Walgreen’s but it is also available online.
   My shade: Spiced Almond
   
   

Let’s chat! Have you tried any of these foundations? Let me know your favorite in the comments below.

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My friends and I heard mixed things about the show and what time to arrive — some people said it’s best to avoid the crowds and get there late, others said vendors sold out in the past so it’s best to get there early. We went out the night before (not  the best idea) so we arrived to the show waaayyy later than intended. We got there around 2pm (it was over at 5) and were still able to catch some good deals and experience all IMATS had to offer. The line to get in was non-existent by that time, the crowd had died down, and booths still had a lot of products. The longest line we had to wait in was for Morphe and that’s because they had an amazing deal on brushes!

Now to answer the most popular question I’ve been asked about attending the IMATS: “Did you get a lot of free stuff?!” No, quite frankly it’s a trade show! And a trade show is where people in the same industry get together and show off their newest products and innovation. So although I didn’t get anything free, most of my items were discounted (the items I bought are listed below), Lime Crime launched 2 new lipsticks during the event, there were artist doing make-up demonstrations and full body paint demonstration, and I also got to see Anastasia, the owner of Anastasia Beverly Hills, and celebrity make-up artist Mac Daddyy (he’s worked with Kaurreche, Chanel Iman & Erica Mena).

We stayed until 5pm when the event was over because we were in so much awe that we were trying to think of things to buy just because. We left feeling like we should have gotten so much more. I mean, girls were leaving out with suitcases full of make-up! And this wouldn’t happen again for a whole nother year! I was even mad that I had brought some things beforehand instead of waiting for IMATS (for instance the ABH Glow Kit that I paid $40+ shipping for was only $30 at the show!).

The trip was definitely worth it. I would love t go again next year.
*prays that I’m available because make-up is life*

What I bought:
– Real Techniques Beauty Blenders $10 (also $10 at Walgreen’s)
– Morphe Brush Set 502 $35 (Originally $90)
– Dose of Colors Matte Lipstick in Mood $15 ($18+ shipping online)
– Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar & Lip Brush $14 (Originally $18 each)
– Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Soft Lilac $17 (Originally $20)
– Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara $15 (Originally $21)

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