How to choose the best foundation for yourself. By Guest Blogger Diana S.

By Guest Blogger Diana S.

How to choose the best foundation for yourself

 

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When choosing a foundation it is important to remember that you should take advice from other people with some reserve and think about your own skin first. Not everything that perfectly suits other people will work for you and vice versa. Therefore, it is important to learn as much as you can about your skin tone and skin type and try different products yourself before making the final decision.

Know your skin type

Before embarking on your search for a perfect foundation, you need to know your skin type – whether it is dry, oily, normal, combination, sensitive, acne prone, etc. A lot of foundations already have a clear written sign for what type of skin they are meant for but there are also those that do not offer this information. Therefore it is a valuable thing to know that mineral, powder, mousse and oil-free foundations generally wear better on combination and oily skin types while hydrating liquids and creams are generally better for dry and normal skin type.

Importance of undertones

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It is essential to determine your own skin undertone because this can significantly change the appearance of the foundation on your face even if you got the right shade. If you have cool undertones, go for foundations that lean more towards pinky and bluish side. On the other hand, warmer undertones should pay more attention to foundations with yellow and gold tones. If your skin undertone is neutral, then you should pick foundation with neutral tones as well meaning that it does not lean towards either yellowish or pinkish tones.

Pick a good shade

In order to pick a good shade of foundation for your skin, you need to test it out in natural light because lighting in the stores can often be misleading. Apply a bit of foundation along your jawline and the one that blends with your natural skin color is the one that you should go for. Moreover, if you have a go-to shade of some other foundation you can use it as an example when searching for a new one. Still, if the color of your skin on your face differs from the skin color on your neck, always try to match your foundation to your neck because you do not want to appear like wearing a mask, do you?

Ask for testers

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If you cannot decide immediately what kind of foundation will suit your needs the best, do not be afraid to ask for testers at the store. Testers are usually premade for these purposes precisely but you can also try asking the staff to allow you to pour a small quantity of tester foundation product in your own containers so that you can bring it home and test it out, thus seeing for yourself how the foundation wears through the day, its coverage, whether it irritates your skin, shows off dry patches, make your face oilier, etc.

Do your research

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When you wish to limit your search for the right foundation even more, spend some time online reading reviews and looking at different swatches. What’s more, many brands, such as Jane Iredale makeup, have online quizzes that could help you with your orientation when it comes to different foundation formulas and shades.

The best way to make a foundation work for you in all aspects is to blend it in your skin as a true professional. Sometimes, even if you manage to find a perfect shade match, a foundation can appear streaky or too heavy on your face. Therefore, using the right blending technique can perfectly test the foundation’s efficiency.

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