Have you ever browsed through shopping apps looking for a good foundation but somehow the price is too expensive for your liking? Trust me, we’ve all been there. Luckily, most makeup brands in Watsons nowadays have upgraded their formulas and surprisingly, their quality could even be better than high-end ones—so here’s to saving your buck!
There’s no need to make your wallet suffer to achieve a flawless base when doing your makeup routine. So, here are amazing foundations that we love and think you could check out at your nearest Watsons.
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10 Best Foundation In Watsons 2024 (Matte, Dewy, Liquid)
Overview:
One of the best foundations you could purchase in your local drugstore is definitely Maybelline’s Fit Me Matte+Poreless Liquid Foundation. With over 25 shades in store, it is made to fit the Malaysian skin tone from light to dark. It is formulated to be lightweight on the skin and gives a natural, seamless finish.
Its formula that contains micro-powders control the shine and blurs out the pores, resulting in a much more natural finish. Therefore, if you want to go all day with this foundation, fret not, to end it greasy when you have this on you.
Details:
- Has 25 shades to fit all Malaysian skin tones
- Contains 30ml of product in a bottle
- Made to be 16-hour long wear
Who’s it for:
Maybelline is one of the brands that produce a lot of shades in order to match the skin tone of its users that come in a plethora of skin tones. Hence, which is why it has up to 25 shades. It is suitable for everybody to wear, however, if you have normal to oily skin, this foundation is the right one for you.
Overview:
Nobody wants their makeup to fade after only a few hours of usage! With Maybelline’s Superstay 24H Full Coverage Foundation, not only will it be lightweight on your skin, but it also won’t budge as it is fade resistant, and can last up to 24 hours!
This matte liquid foundation has 9 shades in its range and gives you concentrated coverage resulting in a flawless finish. Since this is an oil-free formula, it definitely won’t clog your pores! As it has been dermatologically tested; we also found out that this foundation is humidity-resistant, fade-resistant, and water-resistant. What more could you possibly ask for?
Details:
- Has 9 shades
- It is oil-free
- The bottle has 30ml worth of product
Who’s it for:
For those of you who want a foundation that can give full coverage without compromising comfortability by caking up, then this one is for you! As it is humidity, fade, and water resistant, this foundation will definitely not move a bit throughout the day!
Overview:
To quote the brand’s claim, “your skin, only better”; this matte liquid foundation from wet n wild is genuinely a cult favourite due for valid reasons! The Photo Focus Foundation is a high-performing, skin-perfecting foundation with good coverage that can be built up from medium to full coverage glam.
Aside from that, this foundation has undergone a lot of testing under seven different photo lighting to ensure its users do not experience makeup flashbacks when taking photos.
Details:
- Matte liquid foundation
- Has 20 shades range
- The product has 30ml in a bottle
Who’s it for:
If you want to look good in pictures no matter the setting, then this foundation is definitely the one for you. As it has undergone a number of tests with seven different photo lightings, you do not have to worry about looking like Casper the Friendly Ghost in your photos.
Another feature to note: some have even said that this foundation is a dupe for Estee Lauder’s Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup SPF10 Foundation!
Overview:
Wouldn’t it be great if your foundation lasted for the whole day? That’s exactly what you're gonna get with L’Oreal Paris’ Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation! This foundation is breathable, lightweight, and non-comedogenic; exactly the kind of foundation that you’d want to add to your makeup routine.
With this foundation, your foundation will stay up to 24 hours and is sweatproof, waterproof, and transfer-proof due to its three oil-absorbing formula. Aside from that, the shades of this foundation don’t oxidise, therefore you don’t have to worry about buying the wrong shade.
Details:
- Formulated with SPF
- Has up to 10 shades
- Contains 30ml in a bottle
Who’s it for:
This foundation is suitable for those looking for a foundation that can be built up to however much coverage they want all whilst feeling lightweight on the skin.
Overview:
Healthy skin begins with a good rest, and that’s what wearing this foundation feels like! ETUDE’s Double Lasting Serum Foundation makes your skin glow just like you just had a good night’s sleep due to its Double Glow Technology.
With 12 shades, this foundation contains SPF25 PA++ and has 61% of the moisturising ingredients of skincare in it. Its moisture serum complex consists of ceramide, hyaluronic acid, and panthenol to keep your skin moisturised and healthy even with a layer of foundation on.
As it is dermatologically tested, this foundation has triple functions which are anti-wrinkles, whitening, and UV protection.
Details:
- Contains 12 shades
- Has SPF formulated in it
- Has 30g of product in a bottle
Who’s it for:
This foundation is the perfect choice for those who would like a little bit of skincare nourishing properties and protection when wearing makeup all the while being able to cover up problematic areas such as redness and blemishes.
Why it’s our top pick:
This foundation is our top pick due to it having skincare-like properties, such as SPF included in its formula to protect your skin from the sun. Its formulation with hyaluronic acid can prevent your skin from getting dry throughout the day, ultimately resulting in your skin being moisturised throughout the whole day.
Overview:
A good foundation is one that blends well and can protect your skin. That’s why we recommend CLIO’s Kill Cover Glow Foundation! This product has good coverage that can cover up your blemishes and scars all the while protecting your skin from the sun’s UV rays with its SPF50+ PA++++. It also contains hyaluronic acid in its ingredients to provide rich moisture to the skin.
If you’re worried about the visibility of your scars, know that this foundation’s spherical powder is made to fill up the curves and bumps of the skin to present a smooth and even application.
Details:
- Contains 38g in a bottle
- Has a range of 6 shades
- Contains SPF50+ PA++++
Who’s it for:
We recommend this foundation for those looking for a dewy finish as compared to matte. Since this foundation contains hyaluronic acid, it can provide moisture to the skin and give a moisturising glow finish. So go get that glow!
Overview:
You don’t have to hurt your bank in order to have a foundation that works well! Wardah’s Colorfit Matte Foundation SPF30 might just be the one for you if you’re currently on a budget. This product is a halal and green beauty product where it is halal, therefore suitable for fellow Muslims, alcohol-free, and cruelty-free.
Formulated with SkinMatch Technology, it is designed with the goal of the product to blend perfectly with your natural skin tone. Its Matte Micropowder functions to provide a long-lasting oil control effect.
Details:
- Contains 8 range of shades
- Has SPF30 PA+++
- Contains 20ml in a tube
Who’s it for:
For the under-budget babes, this wallet-friendly foundation is the one for you. For RM23.40, you get a matte foundation that has sun protection formulated in it, is non-comedogenic, and can control the appearance of oil on your face. It’s a steal!
Overview:
Hydration is definitely the key to achieving healthy-looking skin, and that applies to makeup as well! Catrice’s True Skin Hydrating Foundation is one of the most hydrating foundations that you could ask for. Containing hyaluronic acid and watermelon seed oil formulated in the product, it can help retain the moisture in your skin and restore your skin’s elasticity.
Furthermore, this foundation has an ultra-lightweight texture, making this foundation super easy to blend as you can build the coverage from medium to high.
Details:
- Has a wide range of shades
- Formulated with hyaluronic acid and watermelon seed oil
- Has 30ml product in a bottle
Who’s it for:
If you struggle with dry skin and are looking for something more hydrating to cater to your needs, then you can opt for this foundation! With its hydrating components, you will achieve a natural skin-like finish.
Overview:
Sometimes we just want something that won’t take up too much time and can be carried around easily. With L’Oreal Paris’ 24H Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder, you’ve found everything you ever wanted! This powder covers just like the liquid foundation and mattifies without making your face look cakey throughout the day.
As it is oil-free and non-comedogenic, it is also lightweight and breathable; you’ll feel as though you have nothing on your face. From this powder foundation, you can expect a blurring effect and reduced shine to give you a more even complexion.
Details:
- Has 50g worth of product
- Has 7 shades
- Gives a matte, blurring finish
Who’s it for:
For those who are on the go, then this compact powder foundation is the one for you. With it, you can save time but still manage to achieve that full coverage, mattified, blurring look.
Overview:
Another travel-friendly product that you can opt for is the Kill Cover Founwear Cushion All Ne SPF50+ PA+++ from CLIO. This cushion foundation has a semi-matte cushion, ultimately resulting in a soft, velvety finish. Through this cushion foundation, you can cover everything from blemishes to pores without any feeling of heaviness or thickness of the skin.
By using a film that is strong against moisture and oil, this cushion foundation will not be smeared even in a humid environment or under a mask.
Details:
- Has 7 shades in its range
- Contains 15g of product
- Has SPF50+ PA+++ formulated in it
Who’s it for:
This product is for those who are tired of coming home to dirty masks due to the transfer from their makeup products. With this cushion foundation, you can expect no transfer whatsoever.