How do i choose the right shade of foundation?

im buyin foundation for the first time.


[i never needed it until now]





im gonna buy it myself. im not fortunate enough to go to an expensive place and have it matched to my skin color. ..


i have to stick with a drug store for now.





so when i pick it out, what part of my face/body do i match it to?


should it be darker or lighter than my skin shade?








btw, thanks ahead for the answers =]How do i choose the right shade of foundation?
dont test it on your hands, instead pick three shades thats closest to your skin tone and whichever one blends into your skin(disappears) then thats your shade.





hope this helpsHow do i choose the right shade of foundation?
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Max Factor is the name....
Try puritycosmetics,co,uk. It is really good!
match it to the back of the wrist wear the vains are and if it matches that then there you go.. or you could go to sallys and ask what color..