3 Celebrity Makeup Artists Walk Into Ulta—These Are the 13 Foundations They Buy

best-foundations-at-ulta-303280-1683157576038-main

(Image credit: @symphanisoto)

It's easy to forget that celebrity makeup artists often use well-known and accessible makeup products on their A-list clients. Yep, we're talking about the same products that line the shelves (whether IRL or virtual) of our favorite retailers. Some even shop at those retailers, testing new formulas and restocking their kits. (Imagine walking into Sephora or Ulta armed with that level of expertise.)

Well, you don't have to imagine it; you can live it. That's because we reached out to three celebrity makeup artists and asked them which foundations they would *actually* buy at Ulta to include in their pro kits. We wanted to know which formulas they trust to create a fresh, flawless base every damn time. A makeup look is only as good as its base, right? Keep scrolling to see their top picks. Your new favorite foundation is right this way.

Woman with flawless, glowing foundation

(Image credit: @emilisindlev)

The Top Makeup Artist–Approved Foundations

Best Drugstore Foundation: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

Best Matte/Long-Wearing Foundation: Lancôme Idôle Ultra 24H Longwear Matte Foundation

Best Glowy Foundation: Dior Forever Fluid Skin Glow Foundation

Best Sheer Foundation: Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Foundation

Best Serum Foundation: MAC Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

Best Skin Tint: Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation

Best Skin-Benefitting Foundation: About-Face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation

Best Natural-Looking Foundation: Chanel No. 1 de Chanel Revitalizing Foundation

Best Daily Foundation: Rabanne Fresh Touch Foundation

Best CC Cream Foundation: It Cosmetics CC+ Cream SPF 50

Best Foundation Stick: Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick

Best Shade Range for Deep Skin Tones: BLK/OPL True Color Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation

Best Powder Foundation: Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Powder Foundation

Kaitlyn McLintock
Associate Beauty Editor

Kaitlyn McLintock is an Associate Beauty Editor at Who What Wear. Although she covers a wide range of topics across a variety of categories, she specializes in celebrity interviews and skincare and wellness content. Having lived in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, she recently relocated back to her home state of Michigan where she works remotely. Prior to Who What Wear, she freelanced for a variety of industry-leading digital publications, including InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Hello Giggles, and Coveteur. Before that, she held a long-term internship and subsequent contributor position at Byrdie. When she's not writing, researching, or testing the latest and greatest beauty products, she's working her way through an ever-growing book collection, swimming in the Great Lakes, or spending time with family.

With contributions from