Earlier, choosing a foundation seemed like climbing a mountain to me. The Right shade of foundation determines the right base for your whole makeup.
Foundation gives the perfect finish and charm to your makeup. A single swatch can ruin both your base and skin both. The range of shades is increasing every day.
I know you’ll find your shade after reading this article.
Before getting the foundation, so many questions hover in my mind.
- How am I going to choose the shade?
- Where should I swatch and match?
- What finish do I want?
I know some of you can relate to me. So, one day I decided to dig and run a thorough research on finding the right shade for me. I have broken it down into 3 simple steps. Do you want to find your shade quickly? Then keep scrolling below.
Here are 3 simple steps to find your foundation shade quickly
*KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE
The first step towards choosing the right shade is knowing your skin type. there are four types of skin:
- dry skin
- oily skin
- normal skin
- combination skin
Unique formulations are used for every skin type. Matte finish foundation suits the oily skin type. On the other hand, a dewy finish suits the dry skin type. For combination skin, the mixed formulation is present.
You’ll find plenty of options for all skin types. High-end, mid-range, and drugstores all of them offer a number of shades.
*DETERMINE YOUR UNDERTONE
Let’s move to the second step which is determining your skin type. It may not sound familiar, but you’ll know it. Before going to try a shade, see your skin in the mirror. There are three types of skin undertone:
- Rosy undertone.
- Golden undertone.
- Combination undertone.
If your skin appears golden to you then your skin tone is warm. For a rosy look, the cold undertone will go great on your skin. There are exceptions everywhere like combination skin, don’t worry there is a combination undertone. You can easily find the shades for all undertones.
A popular way to identify your undertone is by the color of your veins. You can prefer anyway and find your perfect undertone and there your perfect foundation comes.
Once your bases are clear before going to buy and choose the shade. It will take hardly take an hour to find your best shade.
Let’s move to the last step.
*SWATCH BEFORE YOU BUY
Take your blender, brushes, wipes, and sanitizer for sanity. Sanity is most important this time. Never buy a foundation without testing.
Testing is most important. People say you can check on your hand or neck to find your shade. You should try on your face; pick 3 or 5 shades close to your skin color.
Keep the undertone, finish you want and your skin type in mind. Swatch a couple of shades and whichever matches most. Ta-Da!
You found your shade.
Just like that!
You found your perfect foundation for your skin in 3 simple steps.
CONCLUSION
All 3 steps I have mentioned above will make your foundation choosing process smooth. Unlike eye shadow, eyeliner and blushes, the foundation has also become easy to pick.
These few steps will the beginner but their first foundation with confidence. So, what are waiting for, go get your right foundation shade.