How do i find the correct shade of foundation for my skin color?

The best way is to go to a makeup counter and have yourself matched to a shade. Look at the makeup artist's foundation and see if it matches.





A good artist will take a few shades and ';swatch'; them on your face. 98% of people have a yellow undertone to their skin except for true alabaster red heads which have a pink tone. Most people don't realize their true undertone.





The swatch that disappears into your skin is the correct shade. Natural light is the best to see this in. Anything too light will look chalky and anything too dark will look orange or well... too dark.





The best place to get matched is the Bobbi Brown counter at your local department store. They are trained on how to match properly and her colors have the best range.





I'm a makeup artist.How do i find the correct shade of foundation for my skin color?
Try using several testers in the shop on your neck and then go outside into the natural light to see which one looks best and blends into your skin the most. Remember, don't try to make your skin darker using foundation, use bronzer and fake tan for this. The foundation should disappear into your natural skin colour, covering any imprefections.How do i find the correct shade of foundation for my skin color?
Try a dab of it on the side of your cheek from the tester pot in the store, then go outside into natural light (make sure you bring a little mirror with you) and look at the patch.. If it is almost ';invisible'; on your skin - (so it has blended in and doesn't stick out as an orange patch on white skin or a white/pink patch on dark skin) - then it matches your skin perfectly. Good luck :)
go to ur nearest sephora, ulta, or macy and they match u up for free! also at sephora they give u samples so go pick up a few and try then til u find the one u are comfortable with!
put some on your jaw line. and when you go to buy it, ask the employees for help matching it. they'll be happy to help you