Definitive Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Shade of Foundation
We’ve all been there. We graduate from orange Pan Stik and make the move to upgrade to something sophisticated and classy, something that doesn’t make our heads look like Dr. Frankenstein put them on a different coloured body.
But, as we alllllll well know, finding the perfect shade foundation can be one of the most challenging things to do in make-up. With artificial lighting in department stores, among other difficulties, how do you find the one that’s right for you?
The first thing to realise is that foundation is not designed to change the colour of your face; it is a product we use to even out skin tone. And therefore, it should match your skin to perfection. Easier. Said. Than. Done!
Luckily for you, we’ve got the top tips that will empower you to choose the perfect shade foundation for you.
We’ve all been there. We graduate from orange Pan Stik and make the move to upgrade to something sophisticated and classy, something that doesn’t make our heads look like Dr. Frankenstein put them on a different coloured body.
But, as we alllllll well know, finding the perfect shade foundation can be one of the most challenging things to do in make-up. With artificial lighting in department stores, among other difficulties, how do you find the one that’s right for you?
The first thing to realise is that foundation is not designed to change the colour of your face; it is a product we use to even out skin tone. And therefore, it should match your skin to perfection. Easier. Said. Than. Done!
Luckily for you, we’ve got the top tips that will empower you to choose the perfect shade foundation for you.
- Make sure you are not wearing any makeup on your skin on the day of your foundation quest and bring along a pocket sized mirror.
- Choose three shades of foundation that seem in and around your skin tone.
- Swatch all three shades on your jaw line or chest using your finger. DO NOT use your hand or arm – the skin tone is different on your face, and it is not a substitute. You will simply end up with the wrong shade.
- Walk outside to the day light and use your mirror to check all three colours. The one that disappears in to your skin in the one you want.
- Ask the sales assistant for a sample of your chosen colour. It’s important to wear your foundation of choice for a day, to see how it works with your skin oils. Foundations can oxidise with oils and the environment which leads the colour to change on the skin. (If he/she won’t give you a sample, have them apply a full face of your chosen colour on you, so you can try it out for the day.)
- The perfect shade should blend away, hiding imperfections but not hiding your actual skin tone. Contouring, bronzing, highlighting and other make-up tricks can then be added to help you achieve your chosen look. When your complexion is right, everything else will fall in to place!
That’s how to choose the correct shade covered but what about what foundation? Head on over to Beaut.ie to check out our Top 5 Foundations, there may be a shade in one of the lines that suits!