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

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 re-stocking 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, asking 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. Because 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.

The Top Makeup Artist-Approved Foundations:

• Best Drugstore Foundation: L’Oréal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation ($14)
• Best Matte/Long-Wearing Foundation: Lancôme Idôle Ultra 24H Longwear Matte Foundation ($57)
• Best Glowy Foundation: Dior Forever Fluid Skin Glow Foundation ($57)
• Best Sheer Foundation: Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Foundation ($52)
• Best Serum Foundation: MAC Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation ($46)
• Best Skin Tint Foundation: Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation ($32)
• Best Skin-Benefitting Foundation: About-Face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation ($22)
• Best Natural-Looking Foundation: Chanel No. 1 de Chanel Revitalizing Foundation ($75)
• Best Daily Foundation: Rabanne Fresh Touch Foundation ($40)
• Best CC Cream Foundation: It Cosmetics CC+ Cream SPF 50 ($47)
• Best Foundation Stick: Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick ($49)
• Best Shade Range for Deep Skin Tones: BLK/OPL True Color Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation ($15)
• Best Powder Foundations: Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Powder Foundation ($55)

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 Serum Foundation: MAC Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

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