Best Affordable Summer Foundations : Indian summer translates into heat, sweat, and makeup breakdowns. Don’t worry you can get a fresh, natural face on without burning a hole in your pocket. Here are the best cheap foundations under Rs 399 that are ideal for summer.

1. Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte+Poreless Foundation – Rs 329

Perfect for normal to oily skin. Provides a silky matte finish and minimizes the look of pores. The ultra-light formula is weightless, so your skin can still breathe on hot, humid days. It’s oil-free too, which keeps shine under control on rainy days.

2. Lakmé 9 to 5 Weightless Mousse Foundation (Mini) – Rs 299

This base mousse is extremely light on the skin. It applies smoothly and provides a matte finish which in no way is heavy. It is ideal for oily skin and can be used even in summer as it won’t melt off easily. The compact tube guarantees that it could be carried effortlessly for fast touch-ups.

3. Blue Heaven Hyper Matte Foundation – Rs 275

If you want something light and matte finish, then this is yours. It’s suitable for combination skin and lasts on skin even during hot weather. It’s perfect for everyday use and won’t clog pores, which is very helpful during summers.

4. Insight Ultra-Thin Second Skin Long Wear Foundation – Rs 230

This base gives a light natural finish and provides the feel of not using any foundation at all. It is long lasting and ideal for Indian summers as it will never be hot sticky or heavy on the face. The light base keeps the face cool and feels fresh.

5. Faces Canada Weightless Matte Finish Foundation (Mini) – Rs 225

This foundation provides you a matte look without leaving your skin cakey. It is buildable, meaning you can modify the coverage. It is lightweight and clingy, perfect for hot summer afternoons when you ain’t gonna survive with loads of makeup.

6. Biotique Magicare All Day Foundation SPF 15 – Rs 140

This one has herbal ingredients that are lovely for your skin. It has good coverage and is very gentle, ideal for sensitive skin. And the SPF 15 gives some protection from the sun—always a bonus during summer.

7. Just Herbs 12-Hour Full Coverage Serum Foundation SPF 30+ – Rs 395

This is the best in make-up and skincare. It has excellent coverage but does not dry out your skin. And also has sun protection due to the SPF 30+. It is just perfect for summer because it is so lightweight and will neither sweat you nor grease your skin.

8. Swiss Beauty High Coverage Waterproof Foundation – Rs 429 (generally available at a discount)

Though a little more than ₹399, it’s normally discounted. This water- and sweat-resistant base gives complete coverage and is ideal for parties or wear all day. It’s also sweat-resistant, so ideal for hot humid weather.

9. Lakmé Invisible Finish Foundation SPF 8 – Rs 260

This is ideal if you need light day-to-day coverage. It’s like a liquid that feels refreshing and isn’t heavy on your skin. It has SPF 8, which gives a light amount of protection from the sun—a good choice for everyday summer use.

10. Garnier BB Cream SPF 24 – Rs 279

This is a bit more of a BB cream, but light coverage with the benefit of skincare. It’s perfect for summer because it moisturizes your skin and contains SPF 24. It’s perfect for people who want something simple and easy to apply on a daily basis.

Quick Tips:

Use matte foundations if your skin becomes oily in summer.
Use formulas with SPF for added protection from the sun.
Use light textures so your skin can breathe.