What are your techniques for finding the best foundation shade.?

I need help because I always choose to light.





What do you wear and how does it look?





Best foundation you ever tried?What are your techniques for finding the best foundation shade.?
Foundation is the hardest, but most important cosmetic product to shop for. Even if your foundation is just slightly one shade darker or lighter, or more pinker or more yellowoer, it still significantly affects your complexion. So with that said, here are ready made tips that you can take with you next time you go foundation shopping:





Step One: Consider your skin type. If you have oily skin, stick with an oil-free formula. If you have drier skin, select a creamier formula that offers moisturizing benefits.





Step 2: Decide what type of look you'd like to achieve. Foundations can offer sheer to heavy coverage and finishes that range from satiny to matte, creamy to dewy. etc.





Step 3: Determining your skintone: Your skin can be either cool, warm, or neutral. If it is cool, your skin will have lots of pink underhues and will tend to burn easily when in the sun. If it is warm, your skin will have yellow underhues and is more likely to tan when you are in the sun. If it is neutral, your skin has both elements of pinks and yellows. Once you know what your skintone is, you can determine which foundation shades are definetly not for you.





Step 4: Choose 3 shades of foundation that you think will match your skintone the best. Test the colors of your preferred formula on your JAWLINE, which offers the truest facial coloring. Avoid testing the foundaiton on your wrist, fingers, back of hte hand, etc. as the skin on these areas are innacurate of the skin tone on the face. Compare each of the foundation strips.





Step 5: Blend in each of the foundation gently with a makeup sponge. The shade that disappears into your skin the best and most naturally, should be the one. If you find you're between shades, blend two colors together. If you still find that you can't achieve a perfect shade, continue shopping around. Department stores offer the best testers and consultation





Step 6: Bring a hand mirror along so you can view your options in natural light. Remember that foundation cna look different on your skin in fluorescent light than it does in natural light. To avoid a mask-like effect, test your foundation as you would in steps 4 and 5, and after, go to the window of the store and check out the foundation. The one that looks the most natural in this lighting should be your choice.





****To find a foundaiton for your skintone and texture, try out Covergirls TruBlend Foundation, or for an even greater selection, Loreals Trumatch Foundation.


****The best place to test for foundation however is if you go to a department store and get a consultation from the beauty salesperson.What are your techniques for finding the best foundation shade.?
Use your neck as an example. When you put it on and blend it it, it should be pretty close to your color so your face doesn't look to white or dark against your neck. Your neck color and face color should look like they match (obviously). For type, I had Maybeline for a while, but my face couldn't breathe so it go greasy and gross by the end of the day (or earlier on if I went outside for more than 10 minutes). But I just got this stuff called Rimmel LONDON-LASTING FINISH. And usually when I put foundation on, I can wait a minute or two, then my face will start to feel like it's suffocating. But when I put this on my face was nice and cool and was able to breathe. And my face wasn't greasy at then end of the day.





Another thing you can do is wash your face with soap. The use a cleaser, then exfoliate, then moisturize. Do that two times a day. And your face will clear up and be nice and smooth. That might help with the breathing part, too. I also use Clearasil face pads (little white, round things). Use those twice a day if you want.


--I suggest 'Velocity' products for the cleaning. I don't know if that's the full company, or if 'Velocity' is by Mary-Kay. Look it up to be sure. Hope that helps! (sorry it was so long)
Makeup is always best applied in natural lighting... Dont choose a cakey foundation - Your face should never be darker than the skin tone on your neck and body. Usually, it's best to choose something a shade lighter.





Almay has a really great product called ';Smart Shade Makeup'; - The foundation is white but, when applied, matches and blends to your skin tone.





I personally am not a huge fan of liquid foundations as I find them heavy on my face and not as natural-looking as a powdered product. I've found some good powdered products at the Body Shop which don't irritate the skin and give the appearance of a natural complexion.





Overall though, I'm definitely sold on the Sheer Cover line that you see advertised on television (you can purchase it online). I was skeptical, but the makeup is produced from natural minerals and blends exceptionally well into any skin tone. They also have an AMAZING concealer on the market that can hide any blemish or dark spot and wears all day long without feeling caked on.





Obviously, you get what you pay for - If you're willing to spend a little more money to achieve an even skin tone and match foundation colours to your natural complexion, you're bound to get a great result!
the absolute best foundation i've found in over 25 years is bare minerals by bare escentuals. i've been using it for 5 years now. i found the perfect shade by going to ulta, and trying on the samplers; after that i mostly ordered online. it looks and feels completely natural, and is actually good for your skin - the national skincancer foundation recommends this brand to their patients. the foundation costs 25.00, but lasts me about one year. check it out for yourself at any sephora, ulta, or nordstrom store, to see how you like it on your face, before making a decision.
put a dot of it on your face and neck and check wich shade matches the most....and theres almays new foundation that goes on white and the turns to your custom color..
I use the side of my hand near my thumb.





I'm a huge fam of dream matte mousse. And Tru Match.





I don't reallylike the powder foundations, they make my face look cakey.
to tell if it matches ur skin tone i just rub a little on my wrist, and if it matches there then it will match ur face. i really like the mineral powder foundation, it looks MUCH more natural and it comes on easy.
i wear MAC Studio Fix.


its like a powder and i dont know what that girl is talking about because if you find a shade that actually MATCHES your skin and you dont apply TOO MUCH than it looks perfect and doesnt even look like your wearing makeup at all. it does NOT look cakey. You achieve flawless skin.





MAC is the best foundation i have ever tried, but if your looking for something cheaper i would go with TruMatch.





To get a foundation that best fits your skin, i would ask for help. The people at the MAC store helped me find my perfect match %26lt;3.


or, you could just try it on your hand.





but trust me, choosing ';too light'; is so much better than choosing too dark.