EASY STEPS IN FINDING THE RIGHT FOUNDATION

Choosing the Right Colours for the Skin Tone

Picking the perfect foundation makeup for your skin can be daunting. What looks great on one woman may look just ordinary on another.

A great foundation is a must for flawless-looking skin, but it’s tricky to get it right. One of the reasons for this could be that they have different skin tones. It is very important for you to choose your makeup colours in line with your skin tone for the most stunning effects. Remember foundation is all about creating a healthy, smooth and consistent colouring throughout your face, neck and décolleté.

What’s the Right Formula for Your Skin?

When choosing a foundation it ‘as best to know your skin type. Foundations are formulated for dry,
oily, normal, combination or sensitive skin. Keep in mind that most women’s skin type changes with the weather. In winter, you might be dry, while in summer you might be oily. Also, lots of women actually have combination skin, which means they are oily in the T-zone and dry everywhere else.

If your skin is oily, look for words like “oil-control” or “mattifying” on the bottle.

Women with dry skin should look for moisturizing foundations with “hydrating” or “moisture-rich” wording on the bottle. Foundation containing glycerine glides on easily.

For combination skin, determine if you’re more oily or dry and go from there. Cream-to-powder bases work great for combination skin. Mineral foundations work well on all skin types, especially sensitive skin

Coverage: Do you Want Light, Medium or Heavy?

The next step is selecting your coverage. Coverage means how much of your natural skin you want to show through your foundation. (Light, medium or full)

If you have a good skin, but want to even out a few ruddy areas, consider a light coverage (tinted moisturizers are awesome). If your skin is uneven and you have blemishes, consider a medium coverage foundation. Most medium-coverage foundations can be built upon to create a heavier coverage.

Then you need to determine your basic skin tone. Are you fair, moderately fair, medium, medium deep, deep or very deep?

Then, on to undertone, which is a word that usually confuses people. When we talk about undertone, what we mean is the colour that is most predominant in your skin after brown and white. The most common undertones are usually yellow, neutral, pink-red, or olive. There are a couple key areas on your body that will help you find your undertone, your neck and the inside of your arms.

Once you've determined your ideal foundation formula, it’s best to pick 3 colours that appear to be close to your skin tone. 

Test them on a clean jaw line before you make your choice. The shade that disappears is the correct shade match. Be sure to use enough foundation so that you get a clear idea of its true colour.

Now you’re ready to find your perfect foundation.