Selecting a suitable shade of foundation can be cumbersome and tricky too. Hence, it is preferable to try your shade in full day light, while not solely depending upon the lighting of the cosmetic store you’re buying the product from.
You may try and test the foundation shade by applying it on the skin between your thumb and index finger. Or still, if you want to get double sure, try applying it on your cheeks and see if it’s matching with your skin-tone – to buy it right.
You can also click pictures after applying the foundation and see how your makeup will look in pictures too. After all, nowadays it’s all about gorgeous selfies!
These days, reputed cosmetic brands provide a free facility of makeup-trials for the clients; under which they implement full makeup on you, to check its suitability. You can certainly opt for such brands for choosing a correct shade of foundation for yourself.
Choosing Foundation According to Skin-Type:
Normal Skin: If you have such skin – you are indeed blessed as your foundation choice may range variously from tinted moisturizer to mineralized bases. Just choose the one for you depending upon the coverage desired and the occasion; and be good to go.
Oily Skin: As oily skin already secretes enough oil, try avoiding oil-based foundations to avoid bleeding of makeup and keep patchiness at bay. Instead, you can go for oil-free or matte formulations for a flawless finish of makeup. Also, you should remember to set the base with a matching or transparent compact powder to look gorgeous all day long.
Dry Skin: Dry skin needs extra moisture; therefore it is always advisable to go for rich moisturizing bases/foundations that cover all the flaws of the face while adding the much-needed moisture too. A tinted moisturizer is best if you want light coverage or if you require heavy/full coverage, you can go for oil-based/creamy foundations.
Choosing foundation according to Weather:
Another important factor to keep in mind while choosing your foundation is the weather. A tinted moisturizer is a good option for winters while mousses or soufflé are considered best for summer season. So be weather-wise and be beautiful!
