From lipsticks to mascara, Bobbi Brown makes makeup that doesn't disappoint, and is worth every single penny. But nothing stands out as much as their products for a good base. For those of you who love going the full coverage way, Bobbi Brown's foundation stick has probably been on your wishlist forever. We don't know about you, but the festive season has us in the chokehold of a budget crunch, with new outfits and gifts to buy. Here are some tried and tested and emptied and loved foundation sticks we're sure you'll love too. They're travel-friendly, easy to apply and blend, and will make the next couple of months easier!
Love Bobbi Brown's Foundation Stick? You'll Love These Affordable Alternatives!
Huda Beauty Fauxfilter Skin Finish Buildable Coverage Foundation Stick
₹3250
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While the Bobbi Brown foundation stick promises to come in 43 shades, the maximum we could find available were the ten shades up on Nykaa. The Huda Beauty one delivers much better on that aspect, with 29 shades listed on Nykaa that cover most but not all Indian skin tones. It's a buildable and creamy formula that settles into a slight sheen, and is perfect for those who like that lit-from-within look when they put on some makeup.
Pros: Full coverage, sweat resistant
Cons: None, Huda Beauty rules our heart
Colorbar Full Cover Makeup Stick SPF 30
₹699
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We've said it before and we'll say it again, Colorbar is absolutely killing it with their makeup. The formulas are light and the colour pay off is phenomenal, especially considering the price point. The best part is that it is long lasting, and that this one has SPF 30 (which, if you know us, you know we're suckers for sun protection in a healthy measure). At INR 700, this is a steal!
Pros: SPF!!, affordability
Cons: Limited shade options (three only)
Benefit Cosmetics Hello Happy Air Stick Foundation
₹3400
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If you're presented a dresser full of Benefit Cosmetics products, and you go ahead and shut your eyes and place your hand on any random object, chances of it fulfilling everything you might ever need from a makeup product are very high up there. You can tell, we are FANS of the brand that introduced power brows to the world. And the foundation is no different. If you've ever wanted to look like you have an Instagram filter on your face at all times, but in real life, this is the product. The finished result will have you going, 'Pores, who?', and that is the only energy we need from makeup in our lives.
Pros: Smooth and subtle finish, 'Your Skin But Better' vibe
Cons: Limited shade options
SUGAR Ace Of Face Foundation Stick
₹999
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With over 20 shades, we like that Sugar Cosmetics is delivering on inclusivity when it comes to cosmetics a fair bit. Their foundation has a light and creamy texture, and the brush is very smooth and does a great job of blending it in. It is also sweat resistant, and doesn't go running the second you clock in some cardio-heavy activity.
Pros: Comes with a brush!
Cons: Not a buildable formula
Clinique Chubby Stick
₹2500
Arguably one of Clinique's best products, the Chubby Stick is versatile and multi-purpose. From highlighting to evening the skin tone, and even contouring, it can be used for all of these purposes. It's light and not very full coverage, so this is recommended only for those who need foundation to even their skin tone and not for a heavy base look.
Pros: Versatile
Cons: Not meant for full-coverage
Faces Canada Ultime Pro Blend Finity Stick Foundation
₹799
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We know, it's a pattern. The Faces Canada foundation stick also comes in only four shades, but has a very creamy texture, settles in with a subtle sheen, and is so pigmented that you may be able to skip on concealer. We love a product that eliminates the use of another one, so we're big fans. It's also a very hydrating formula, and doesn't break on dry skin.
Pros: Pigmented, almost concealer-like
Cons: None