12 CRUELTY FREE DRUGSTORE FOUNDATIONS UNDER $15



Today I have 12 cruelty free drugstore foundations for you, which proofs agains: it does not have to be expensive to go cruelty free! In fact: my cruelty free foundations start with $5.99 for the brand new Wet n Wild Photo Focus Foundation, closely followed by the Elf Flawless Foundation that includes for only $6 even an SPF of 15! Nobody is gonna tell me, it is expensive to go cruelty free! ;-)


The Elf Flawless Finish Foundation is a lightweight, oil-free formula with a semi-matte finish. Applies easily and lasts all day for visibly brighter and radiant looking skin and even contains an SPF 15 to protect your skin against harmful sun damage! 5 color choices.

The Milani 2-in-1 Foundation has great coverage and is even water-resistant. Combat under eye circles, redness and other skin imperfections. 15 colors to choose from!

No7 Lift & Luminate Foundation is specially formulated to lift, firm and brighten your skin- disguising lines and wrinkles as well as evening out the skin tone to give a flawless look. Perfect for Normal/ Dry and Dry/ Very Dry skin types. Product is hypo-allergenic and contains broad spectrum SPF 15. 9 color choices.

Attention: the cruelty free status of Boots No 7 is questionable, because their supplier can´t testify the ingredients haven´t been tested! 

From sheer to full coverage: this velvety, matte foundation with the included dropper can do it: simply adjust the number of drops until you create the look you're feeling today. Want more coverage? Add more drops! 24 color choices.

This foundation provides a great coverage and a natural matte finish for all skin types. 9 color choices.

Flower Beauty About Face Liquid Foundation with Primer is a moisturizing formula that delivers a beautiful, natural-looking finish. This hydrating formula contains antioxidant rich Vitamins C and E to help skin look it's best. It easily builds to your ideal level of coverage with a flawless finish. 7 color choices.

L.A. Girl's high-definition, long-wear, illuminating Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation is ideal for a full coverage finish and includes antioxidants that help hydrate and improve the skin's appearance. 7 color choices.

SheaMoisture Weightless Shea Serum Foundation is a light, silky, fluid formula that blends easily with fingertips or a makeup sponge to provide medium to full coverage with a natural finish. Shades stay true. No ashy look. Feels comfortable, almost undetectable on the skin. Formulated with natural ingredients and blended with moisturizing Shea Butter and antioxidant-rich Vitamins C & E to nourish and protect the skin. 20 color choices- especially good darker range!

Physician's Formula Nude Wear Touch of Glow Foundation is a weightless fluid foundation with light to medium coverage and a luminous glow. 5 color choices.

The Wet n Wild Photo Focus Foundation provides a matte, light-diffusing coverage to give you a #nofilter perfect skin look and that for under $5! 19 color choices. NEW! Selling in China! No longer cruelty free! :-(

Sonia Kashuk Soft Focus Satin Matte Foundation delivers flawless-looking skin with a matte-but-not flat finish. This foundation makeup is infused with blue lotus, daisy flower and mallow extracts to nourish, protect and brighten dull skin. 6 color choices

Ulta's hydrating, brightening, ultra-lightweight liquid foundation, HD Ready Soft Focus Liquid Foundation, offers a beautiful silky texture and provides medium buildable coverage that lasts all day, achieving a naturally flawless complexion. 10 color choices.








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