Try: CoverGirl Ready Set Gorgeous, $7.90

Because a flawless foundation can make all of the difference, shelling out for a quality product ain't no thing -- but when you can get a great product for under $10? Even better. That's just one reason why this stuff is so great. The creamy formula evens skin while reducing shine, and it sticks around all day. At the same time, your own skin still shines through.

Try: Cover FX Custom Cover Drops, $44

This new spin on foundation isn't just buildable, it's whatever you want it to be -- which is why Cover FX's new Custom Cover Drops snagged a 2015 Total Beauty Award in the breakthrough category.

Simply mix this pigmented solution into your base of choice (think: serums, lotions and oils). Add one drop for a barely-there foundation look, or up to four drops for fuller coverage. We recommend using it with your favorite sunscreen for a makeup base that's chock-full of SPF or a mattifying cream for shine-free coverage. Alternatively, we've also used it to achieve an ultra-glowy night-out look by mixing it with illuminating cream. With this stuff, the world is your (flawless-skinned) oyster.

Try: Too Faced Born This Way Foundation, $39

Bad skin days happen. When they do, you'll want this pretty frosted bottle by your side. Offering medium-to-full coverage, this oil-free foundation manages to cover even glaring breakouts (trust me) without tipping your hand. While it's a little more viscous than the other foundations on this list, nobody will be able to tell you're wearing it. Plus, its skin-enhancing ingredients (hydrating coconut water, brightening alpine rose and moisturizing hyaluronic acid) will make you happy to put it on.

Try: Lancôme Nude Miracle Liquid-to-Powder Makeup, $42

If liquids on your face have a nails-on-chalkboard effect on you (yes, it's a thing), this cream-to-powder formula might be more palatable. It applies smoothly, feels weightless and wards off shine all day long -- sans chalky finish. It's truly a miracle.

Try: Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Fluid Foundation, $43

Nothing strikes terror in the heart of a foundation-hater like the thought of suffocating HD makeup. But never fear: Despite being designed to stand up to HD cameras, this isn't your local anchor's lacquer. The ultra-thin liquid gives skin a better-than-airbrushing finish -- without feeling oppressive. You'll never have to shrink away from the flash of an iPhone again.