How can you find the right foundation color for your skin tone?

I have found that the choosing and application of foundation is the step that most women get wrong - sometimes horribly wrong. There are few things more unattractive than a face covered in foundation so heavy that the person looks like a wax figure or seeing that a woman's face is an entirely different shade than her neck. I always think, ';Oh, no';. I have wanted to attack more than one woman with a wet facecloth and start her all over.





Really, choosing a foundation isn't that difficult - it's just time-consuming, particularly for women of color. Historically, make-up has been made for White women, but now, many more make-up companies are addressing the needs of women of color with a wider array of color options and there are now companies devoted to us, though some of them aren't that good.





Please don't try to use foundation to change the color of your face. Foundation is designed to give us a smooth canvas on which to paint. Therefore, to pick out a foundation, you must find one that exactly matches the color of your skin. The whole point is to wear a foundation that is quite seamless - it should blend into your facial skin, making the make-up appear completely natural. It is worth the time it takes to find the right foundation - if you start with the right ';base';, it will make the rest of your make-up look so much better. Even those with the smoothest skin should consider using some type of foundation - it gives your color products something to stick to. Also, many of today's foundations can serve double or even triple duty - offering a bit of coverage, moisturization and even sunscreen.





When testing a foundation, always check the match in natural light. Apply the foundation to the side of your face, go outside, and check it in a small mirror, taking care to check that it also matches the color of your neck - a line of demarcation between face and neck is, frankly, ugly. Most of the time, a foundation with a yellow undertone is best, unless you have the fairest of skin tones. Also, it's important that the type of foundation you pick is the one that's good for your skin and meets your needs.





Choosing the right foundation formula means not only addressing your skin type, but also thinking about what your foundation needs are. Stick foundations are portable and easy to apply only on the necessary spots; tinted moisturizers are good for hot weather or when a heavier formulation isn't necessary; for a more ';covered up'; look, a heavier liquid is usually best. Then there are the different formulas for different skin types. Powder or cream-to-powder foundations are more suited for normal to oily skin types - women with dry skin will make their skin look flaky and even drier if they use powder formulations. Liquid foundations are good for all skin types - however, if you're oily, you should look for oil-free liquids and those with dry skin should look for moisturizing, creamier liquids. There are also mousses - good for oily skin, creams - good for dry skin, etc.





Many will say that, in order to find the perfect foundation, one has to go to the higher-priced lines. This is not always true. I advise that you try several different make-up lines when seeking out the perfect foundation. Even the drugstore brands are getting much better. I am continually impressed by L'Oreal True Match and have also found Cover Girl Tru Blend to be good - both lines have a great range of color options and are conveniently priced - they can be found in your local drugstores and even some supermarkets. I wear L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Liquid or Powder foundation almost every day and love it. However, the higher-priced brands do, generally, offer more choice. I especially like MAC, Bobbi Brown, Iman (designed for women of color), and Prescriptives (where they can do a custom blending to exactly match your skin).How can you find the right foundation color for your skin tone?
You pick the foundation you think is similar to your skin tone, then dab a little on your jawline. Just a little enough for it to blend completely into your skin. If it blends and you don't see a diff color against the rest of your face, then u have it! The perfect shade for you. However, if there's a tinge of yellow patch, or a darker patch of color, then it's the wrong color for you.


There aren't many brands that produce a wide variety of colors because it won't be cost effective for the company, so you'll need to source for it. Try out all the brands and see which texture and smell you prefer best.How can you find the right foundation color for your skin tone?
When you go to buy foundation you can get the person to do a skin tone match to see what shade suits the most....they just put some foundation on your jaw line and pick the one that suits the most!!!
go online and find out
Usually in stores, they have ';tester'; samples


for customers to try out. You can try several of


these, but if you are unsure that it's REALLY a


good match, ask someone who works at the


make-up counter or in the store for help.
when you go to a store to buy foundation dont look at the charts.... they never add up.... you will just have to try alot of them to figure them out.... good luck!
If you are really want to have the right foundation color for your skin tone, I should recommend that you choose the Shu Urume. They will adjust the color according to your skin tone.
Bare minerals!! I love it. If you go to sephora or ulta the workers will tell you what shade they suggest for you. They have started kits and the makeup works soooo well. It took me forever to find the right shade and after all my research bare minerals works the best. Hope this helps you.