How To Choose Right Foundation According To Skintone

Choose Right Foundation According To Skintone

Foundations are the base for the makeup without which the entire makeup process is a failure. But there are so many shades and varieties of foundations making us confused to choose the right one. Also the question is on what basis should we choose the foundation? Skin experts quote that depending upon the skin type and tone foundations are chosen.  Judging our skin type and choosing the right foundation is the key for perfect make up but wrong foundations worsens the look.

Skin and make up experts lists a guide for recognizing our skin type and selection of right foundations to make the makeup process fruitful. Follow these steps for choosing the right foundation.

Recognize your skin type

Normal skin Type: normal skin type has less issues and worries on choosing any beauty products.  Mineral powder or lotion based foundations are suited as the skin is neither oily nor dry.

Oily Skin Type:  The oily skin shines a lot naturally releasing excess oils. So it is a must to adopt an oil free liquid foundation. A matte finish base is necessary for controlling oil shine. here are our Top 5 foundations For Combination Oily Skin

Dry Skin Type: The drying tight skin surely needs moisturiser and oil based product. Look for creamy or liquid foundations with moisturisers as added ingredients. Avoid matte finish as they make skin appear dull, also too much compact makes dry skin parched.

Combined skin: This for those with normal to dry skin. You should choose a foundation that fights oil and also hydrates skin. An oil free moisturising foundation, liquid moisturising foundation and the mineral based foundations are suited.

Acne Prone Skin: If you are struggling with acne, then go for foundations that do not sheer. It is not an easy task to find an oil free, coverage for blemishes and does not clog or irritate skin. You can choose powder or liquid foundation but look through the ingredients with oil free, non-comedogenic, and acne-fighting active ingredients.

How to choose the Shade?

1) Know your skin undertone before choosing the shade. We may be either among cool, warm or neutral skin tone.

Cool skin tones: if the veins in your wrists appear blue especially in sunlight then you have a cool tone. Also cool tones appear pink under sun as they have pink undertone. Choose the shade that is rosier.

Warm skin tones: if the veins appear greenish in your wrists then you have a warmer tone. Warm tones appear dark under sun and have a yellowish undertone. Choose the foundations that are golden or yellowish.

Neutral skin tones: if you have equal number of blue and green veins then you are neutrally toned. Neutrals are lucky ones who can choose any for the shades.

2) Apply over the jawline and forehead and not wrist while testing colour. The matching skin colour blends and disappears gradually which is a tip for choosing the shade.

3) Test under natural lights.

4) You should not look as though you are painted or have worn a mask.

How to choose foundation coverage?

It depends on whether you meet to light, medium or heavy coverage. Also in winters you may want heavier covers than in hot summers.

Light: Light or sheer coverage is for those who crave a natural look and just evens out skin. If you have a clear good skin light coverage is the best for flawless look.

Medium: This is creamier and quiet thick consistency. If you have skin discolorations and blemishes, then it helps to cover up the imperfections.

Thick: Thick or full coverage foundations cover the heavy scars and pigments. Also for portraits, photos shoots and stage shows they are preferable.

Make trial and errors with products and test relating shades at the time of purchase. Use a concealer and compact matching the foundation.

*Written By Chand