Ever stood in the makeup aisle feeling like you’re in a beauty minefield, with an endless array of foundation shades staring back at you? Finding the perfect foundation shade is kind of like online dating—overwhelming at first, but totally worth it when you find ‘The One.’ Here are a few tips to guide you.
Know Your Undertone
Before you dive into the sea of foundation shades, it’s crucial to understand that your skin’s undertone is either cool, warm, or neutral. Here’s a quick cheat sheet:
- Cool: If you look better in silver jewelry, you might be cool-toned.
- Warm: Gold jewelry lights up your complexion? Hello, warmth!
- Neutral: You rock both silver and gold? You might be a neutral goddess.
Lighting is Everything
The fluorescent lighting in stores can make you look fabulous in one shade and frightful in another. Always check your foundation shade in natural light, because that’s where you’ll be wearing it most. Nobody wants to leave the house looking one way and arrive at their destination another.
Swatch Like a Pro
Forget swatching on your hand—it’s not the face! Instead, swipe a few promising shades along your jawline to see which one disappears into your skin. The one that’s nearly invisible is your winner. It’s like a game of hide and seek, but with makeup.