Aug 14, 2021
The Secret to How Some People are Getting the Right Shade of Foundation?
How You Can Get Your Right Shade?
Nobody wears makeup because they want people to notice that look I’m wearing a super expensive or famous foundation brand on my face.
No, we wear foundation so it could improve the look and quality of our skin. Moreover, are all aware of the harsh reality that how stupid and embarrassing wearing a wrong foundation shade feels.
So, even though we have tons and tons of foundations piling up and yet when the event comes we prefer going without any foundation than wearing a wrong shade.
If You have been there, don’t worry in this guide I’ll tell you how you can create your perfect foundation shade from the ones you already have. So, you wouldn’t have to risk buying another wrong shade to sit on the shelf.
I’ve been through this struggle for years. I read several articles, watched unlimited videos on Youtube, and did all my research before taking the risk of buying another foundation. And yet always getting the wrong shade. So, after years of experience, the following are some solutions that I’ve come up with.
1. Every Skin is Unique
Have you ever wondered why companies make too many shades. Then there are too many companies and each is creating too many shades and yet you can’t figure out yours. That’s because almost no two skins are made the same way. Now you can do just things.
- Wait for a Company to Miraculously Find someone or more preferably you to create the perfect shade for you. Or,
- you can try and test with what you have and create something that is just right for you.
Little Disclaimer: You have got just one life. And that’s the time for you. You can’t afford to just sitting and waiting to do create things that make you feel good.
2. Every Skin Keeps Changing
Let’s say even if you have found a shade closer to your skin. Still, human skin keeps changing with both external and internal factors.
External factors like sun, environment, Weather, and even the lighting
Internal factors like hormones, age, skincare routine, and lifestyle choices or individual preferences.
How You Can Create Your Right Shade
1. If Your foundation is too White
If your foundation shade is too fair, then I Bet along your quest of finding your right shade you must have bought a shade darker than your skin tone, you can mix and match those two shades to make your shade
Or, You can buy a face powder that is darker than your foundation to balance the white cast.
I had my foundation fairer than my skin tone, for over a year it sat on my shelf until on my journey one day I accidentally bought a darker one, and now during winter days, I'm able to use it by mixing a darker shade.
Also, if the difference is not much noticeable you can balance it with a bronzer or contour.
2. If the Foundation is Too Orange
If it’s too yellow you can mix your sunblock with it. Usually, the one that leaves the white cast.
Or, if you have a face powder that is lighter than your skin tone. It will do the job.
Or, you can also mix Your concealer that is one shade lighter and use it to highlight.
For me, I have a Mac NC35 that is too orangy for me. So, I either mix it with my sunscreen that leaves a white cast. ( be careful to not add it too much if you are seeking coverage). Also, because it was an expensive investment so I’ve got a Blue Foundation Mixture from LA Girl.
I’m a medium to fair skin tone with neutral undertones and this works fine for me.
3. If It’s Too Pink
If it’s too pink then you can mix a salmon or orangy shade to neutralize it. I’m sure you must have any salmon, orange or reddish color corrector in your kit. you can test and try with that.
Now, I’ve tried to share all that I've learned and experienced through my quest of finding the right shade. but, if you have any confusion, feel free to ask me. I hope I could help you.
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