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If your foundation clings to every flake by 9 a.m., the problem isn't your skin — it's the formula. These dewy, hydrating drugstore foundations keep dry skin smooth, plus the application tricks that stop caking for good.
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If your foundation clings to every flake by 9 a.m., the problem isn't your skin — it's the formula. These dewy, hydrating drugstore foundations keep dry skin smooth, plus the application tricks that stop caking for good.
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