My holy grail drugstore foundation outperforms high-end brands – I sweat for 2 hours straight and it didn’t budge

A BEAUTY staple doesn't have to break the bank, according to one woman who swears by a long-wearing foundation.

She was sweating for two hours straight and her makeup stayed locked in place.

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Redditor dished the details on her must-have in a post on the platform.

She said the foundation is not one to miss out on.

"I just sweat for two hours straight at a concert and it didn’t budge," she raved.

It didn't end there: she described how the makeup looked as time went on.

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"The finish is a nice satin and sets beautifully," she added.

"[I'm] so glad I found an affordable, pale girl-friendly holy grail."

WHAT WAS IT?

She used the Covergirl and Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation.

She added that she has combination skin, but the shine isn't an issue with a little loose powder.

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Detailing her routine, she explained how she applies it for a flawless finish.

"I use a dense foundation brush, the Saie one specifically," she said.

"It blends it really well and there’s hardly any product left on the brush.

"I’ve tried a Beautyblender and it works well too, but I prefer the brush."

She revealed why the foundation won't be leaving her makeup bag anytime soon.

"This outperforms most of my high-end makeup," she gushed.

RAVE REVIEWS

According to the brand, the foundation is anti-aging and contains SPF.

Several Redditors attested to the effectiveness of the beauty product in the comments section.

"I agree, I have this too and I'm so glad I didn't buy high-end," one wrote.

"I went through a couple of those a couple years ago. It really is a good foundation," another added.

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"I saw in a video that Robert Welsh was impressed by it, also. Cover Girl really has some awesome products."

"One day a coworker of mine came in wearing this and I was shocked by how flawless her skin looked," said a third.

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