Foundation Station!!!

When picking a foundation it is basically the same as picking a primer. You want something that will work for your skin-type and give you the perfect complexion. When it comes to foundation there is honestly no bad choice all foundations work, you just have to find your favorite. You can easily do this by looking at reviews of a product or by looking up a video of someone using that specific one your interested in. Foundations usually say what type of skin-type they work best for so just like a primer they will say glow (dry-skin) or matte (oily-skin). Whether it is a drugstore or high-end foundation they all have an extensive range of shades to help you find your perfect match. For instance, Anastasia Beverly Hills just came out with a new foundation with so many shades to match every skin-tone.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Foundation Campaign

Although you may think you can eye-ball your perfect shade without testing it first, that isn't always the case especially when you consider your undertone. Undertones are not always obvious when we look at our own skin, but when you look at others you may notice someone with your same skin-tone may have more pink or yellow tones to their skin than you do. Personally I have a more yellow skin-tone than my sister and mom. So when I buy a foundation it may look too yellow or orange in the bottle, but on my skin it looks great. It is important to consider this so you can get the look you want. 

Examples of Undertones

Also consider this when testing a foundation, make sure to match it to your neck because usually your face tends to be a little lighter than your body. When testing a foundation test it on your neck and face to see if it matches both. The best way to do this is to go into a makeup store and ask them to help you because they can do it more effectively and use whatever foundation you like. When it comes to drugstore foundation try looking up reviews before purchasing any shade because some tend to look darker in the bottle than they actually are. You want to get the shade that you like and that looks best. 

Woman Testing Foundations

Lastly consider how you are going to apply this foundation. Many foundations and their brands recommend what type of tool to apply with whether it be a brush or sponge. Personally I use  a wet beauty sponge but it all depend son what look you're going for. If you want a heavier look a brush is the way to got but if you want a more natural look your hands or a wet sponge work best. They are many other tools that work best, but I will go more in depth on brushes in another post. 

Tools

All in all, choosing a foundation shade can make or break a makeup look so make sure you know what look and coverage you want. In my next post I will talk about the foundations themselves and other types of face products like CC and BB creams! Bye!!

*There are no rules to makeup just suggestions and advice.*