By Diane Hardin We owe something to extravagance, for thrift and adventure seldom go hand in hand. I have recently become much less interested in some department store lines, because many of the items I can find at my grocery store or pharmacy are equal or superior in quality. Mass market cosmetics companies like L'Oreal, Maybelline, Revlon and others now offer some excellent alternatives to department store lines. In some cases, the drugstore cosmetics are as expensive as the less expensive department store lines.
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Foundation colors are greatly improved, available in a wide range of colors, and the formulations rival the best available. But the drugstore has become a serious contender for basic staples. Contains a non-chemical SPF 20, and no animal, mineral or vegetable oil. Even Out comes in a nice range of colors and feels wonderful on the skin. It goes on very sheer, with just enough coverage to make my skin look better.