Finding The Best Foundation for your Skin Type
The first step is finding a product that is right for your individual
skin type. A tinted moisturizer doesn’t offer as much coverage as a
foundation, but only choose a heavier foundation if your skin truly
warrants it. If your skin is oily or the weather near you is
particularly hot and humid, an oil-free foundation is your best bet.
Matching a Shade to Your Skin Tone
A good trick for finding the right shade of foundation is to match it
to your chest—especially if you’re good at protecting your face and
neck with SPF. You can also test a color on the back of your hand and
then walk outside if you don’t trust the store lighting. Either way,
leave it on for a few minutes to see how it changes as it is absorbed
into your skin. Also, don’t be afraid to mix colors. I use two different
foundation colors for summer and winter (depending how much sun I’ve
gotten), and mix them together in between those two seasons.
Application Tips
Never apply foundation to un-moisturized skin. If your skin is on the
drier side, you’ll also want to exfoliate prior to applying any
products. If your moisturizer or foundation doesn’t have SPF in it,
you’ll want to slather on sunscreen pre-makeup
too. Then, warm the foundation in the palm of your hand, and then sweep
it across your face and neck using clean fingers, a foundation brush or
a beauty blender. I actually think that fingers work best for hitting
hard-to-reach spots, but that can be a matter of personal preference.
When you’re applying foundation, don’t forget about the spot where your
jaw line meets your neck! Make sure your face and neck match by blending
the foundation into the top of your neck as well.
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