Avoid the Blake Lively "Smear Effect"

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Top Foundations That Work

I'm not a beauty pioneer when it comes to the drugstore: while I do like to experiment with different products, I hate it when I buy beauty items and get really disappointed. I'm all about trial products and testers, and when I need to splurge, I head to Total Beauty to find out which products actually work. Considering Blake Lively's concealer no-no recently, I figured it was a good time to bone up on the basics.

Total Beauty says that your foundation's quality is extremely important--although you don't have to spend a ton to find one that won't clog pores or make your skin look icky. Here are just a few of their recommended brands that make the cut:

*Almay Line Smoothing Compact: This product can really help the appearance of lines, and can do wonders for dry skin. It's not heavy, and it glides on very nicely, say Total Beauty readers.

*Revlon New Complexion One-Step Makeup: It's as easy to apply as it seems, and it looks as though you're not even wearing makeup. If you're looking for something easy going, this is it.

*Revlon ColorStay Makeup with SoftFlex: This ColorStay makeup looks great all day long, even through humidity. If you live somewhere with really "wet" air, you might want to look into this one.

*Avon PERFECT WEAR Extralasting Liquid Foundation: This isn't a "makeup-y," and it's favored by those who want coverage without the mask-like effect that sometimes results.

Do you have a favorite affordable foundation or concealer? Even if you don't, Total Beauty's got plenty more suggestions.