We girls love makeup products. Right? Foundation is an essential part of doing makeup. There are different types of foundations available in the market. But, finding the best yet the budget-friendly foundation is a difficult task. if you are a college-going girl you may do not want to spend a fortune on a foundation. Personally, I do makeup occasionally. So, I also like to buy budget-friendly foundations. Don’t worry, you don’t have to burn a hole in your pocket to buy a good quality foundation. We have made a list of top foundations under Rs. 500. Check out the list below to choose the best and most affordable foundation under Rs. 500.

Maybelline Fit Me! Matte + Poreless Foundation:

The Fit MeMatte+Poreless Foundation by Maybelline New York has a wide range of shade variety. This foundation is one of the best foundations available in India. It blends effortlessly and gives good coverage. It perfectly covers blemishes and scars. If you have dry skin you can still use this foundation. For dry skinned beauties, you need to apply a good amount of moisturizer before applying this foundation. This foundation has a shade for every skin tone.

Pros:

Gives good coverage
Hides pimple marks
This foundation suits on different skin types
Huge range of shade variety

Cons:

Dry skin beauties need to apply moisturizer underneath

Rating:4.8/5

MRP: Rs.465

Lakme 9-5 Primer + Matte Perfect Cover Foundation:

The coverage of this foundation is medium to buildable. It stays on the skin for 8 to 10 hours. It is perfect for oily and combination skin beauties. If you have dry skin, you will need moisturizer. It does not oxidize. It does not give a cakey finish. Finally, I can say it is one of the best foundations under 500.

Pros:

Long-lasting staying power
Coverage is medium to buildable
Does not oxidize
Does not give a cakey finish
Affordable

Cons:

Dry skin people need to apply moisturizer underneath the foundation

Rating: 4.8/5

MRP: Rs.475

Olivia Makeup Stick:

This pan stick works not only as a foundation but also works as a concealer. This is very affordable. If you have dry skin then apply moisturizer underneath. Its coverage is good. I would suggest you to apply setting powder and setting spray after applying this foundation. Then, your makeup will not crease. There are so many shades available. So you need to select shade wisely. If you want a budget-friendly yet good product then I think it is one the best products.

Pros:

Provides good coverage
Many shades available
Budget-friendly
Works both as foundation and concealer

Cons:

if you have dry skin then you’ll need to apply moisturizer
This product is not always available online.

Rating:4/5

MRP: Rs.150

Nykaa SKINgenius Foundation Stick Conceal Contour & Corrector:

Okay, this product is 525 Rs. But most of the time you will get it under Rs.500 during the sale. This is a multi-tasking product. It is creamy in texture and it blends effortlessly. As a concealer, it perfectly hides blemishes. If you are going to use it as a foundation, again it would not disappoint you. For contouring and sculpting your face, it is again a good product. This product is best for those who are new to makeup.

Pros:

Staying power is quite good
Medium to high buildable coverage
Hides blemishes
Glides on skin easily
Does not oxidize
You can use it as a contour stick or as a concealer or as a foundation

Cons:

only 7 shades are available

Rating: 4/5

MRP:Rs.525

Miss Claire Everyday Foundation:

This foundation is not for super-sensitive skin. Otherwise, this is a good foundation. It is lightweight and its coverage is medium to buildable. It glides onto the skin easily and does not make the face cakey.

Pros:

Light-weight foundation
Medium to buildable coverage
Hides acne marks
After applying looks like a second skin
Budget-friendly

Cons:

This foundation Oxidizes. So, opt for 1 shade lighter than your actual shade
Do not buy if you have sensitive skin

Rating:3.9/5

MRP:Rs.325

Insight Cosmetics Stay Matte Liquid Foundation:

It has medium to buildable coverage. It remains matte finish for three hours if you are not applying any setting powder. If you apply setting powder then it would remain on the skin for 6-7 hours. Otherwise, without setting powder, your t- zone would become oily after 3 hours. It does not transfer a lot and hides acne marks.

Pros:

Good staying power
Medium to buildable coverage
Does not transfer much

Cons: can’t find any

Rating: 3.9/5

MRP:Rs.210

Street Wear Foundation:

This foundation is good for dry skin beauties. It glides onto the skin easily and gives a smooth finish. Your skin will not look cakey. it has a medium to buildable coverage. It is good for everyday use. If you want a budget-friendly foundation, then this is a good option for you.

Pros:

Good for dry skin
Medium to buildable coverage
Provides smooth finish

Cons:

you may not find your perfect shade

Rating: 3.7/5

MRP: Rs.320

Lotus Make-Up Natural Blend Comfort Liquid Foundation SPF 20:

This foundation is light, non-sticky and it blends easily. It is Enriched with botanical extracts of Grape Seed & Soy Lecithin & Jojoba. It is a sheer coverage foundation. It will not hide acne marks and blemishes. If you have dry skin, you will need to moisturize your skin before applying this foundation. It does not clog pores. It evens out skin tone. However, this foundation is available only in three shades. Spf 20 is not enough. So, you’ll need extra sunscreen.

Pros:

Does not clog pores
Light-weight and non-sticky
Blends smoothly

Cons:

Does not give coverage
Shades are limited

Rating:3.5/5

MRP: Rs.380

Insight Cosmetics Ultra-Thin Second Skin Long Wear Foundation:

It is more than a bb cream and less than a foundation. After applying, it looks like a second skin. It gives a dewy finish. It will not cover your blemishes. But it is perfect if you don’t like to apply heavy makeup. This foundation is best for dry skin people. It is so weightless on skin that you can wear it on daily basis.

Pros:

Provides a dewy finish
Best for dry skin
Good for everyday use

Cons:

there are not many shades

More like bb cream

Rating:3.2/5

MRP: Rs.175

Swiss Beauty High Coverage Waterproof Base Foundation:

Its consistency is watery. It is not at all high coverage foundation. It slightly oxidizes. so, you can buy one shade lighter than your skin tone. You will need a separate concealer if you want to use this foundation.

Pros:

Blends easily
Feels like a second skin
Affordable price

Cons:

Provides low to coverage
Slightly oxidizes
Does not hide blemishes

Rating:3.2/5

MRP: Rs.399

Swiss Beauty Primer Mousse Foundation:

If you expect coverage then this foundation is not for you. But, if you want to create no-makeup makeup look then this foundation is one of the best choices. This is lightweight and blends smoothly on the skin. It works well even without primer. This foundation instantly brightens up the face. However, there are not so many shades available. So, you have to select shade wisely.

Pros:

Light-weight
Blends easily
Perfect for everyday use

Cons:

limited shades
Does not provide coverage

Rating:3.2/5

MRP: Rs.399

Faces Canada Mini Weightless Matte Finish Foundation:

This foundation is weightless on the skin and it smoothly blends on the skin. This is not a high coverage foundation. It is more like a bb cream. It is good for daily use. It does not clog pores and is dermatologically tested. However, this comes with only 4 shades.

Pros:

Good for everyday use
Blends effortlessly
Budget-friendly
Does not clog pores

Cons:

Does not provide coverage

Rating:3.2/5

MRP: Rs.199

These are the best foundations under rs. 500. These foundations are easily available in India. Now you can achieve your desired makeup look with an affordable foundation. However, everyone’s skin is different. So, always keep in mind that you need to buy foundation according to your skin type. Another thing I want to mention is that you are beautiful with makeup or without makeup. So, appreciate your beauty and keep smiling.