Foundation is a cosmetic base applied on the face to cover blemishes, especially when you find the right one. It is a shade of powder, mostly in liquid form, used to beautify, enhance and blend the rest of your makeup. Although this is mostly for women, a few guys are already delving into the world of makeup.

 

Finding the right shade of foundation has been a major problem for a lot of makeup users. Usually, a lot of people get off track because “everyone at the market told me it’s my colour…until I got home.”

 

If you’re faced with this challenge here are five tips to help you select the right foundation that suits your skin tone.

1. Know your undertone

 

While the surface of your skin can change its shade due to the many elements your skin is exposed to, your undertone does not change. So, focus on getting a shade that fits your undertone.

 

2. Identify your skin type

 

Is your skin oily, dry or wrinkled? Knowledge of your skin type is critical in helping you choose the right type of foundation for your skin.

 

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3. Narrow down your choices

 

You already know what to look for in a foundation based on your skin type. Now, it’s time to use the knowledge you’ve gained about your undertone to select some possible shade choices. If you want cheap, feel free to buy makeup from any roadside seller. The implication, however, is that you might be coerced into buying a colour that might not suit your skin. The best approach is to get a professional makeup artist to help you determine the right colour for your skin, which means you have to visit a legit makeup store.

 

4. Test a few shades

 

Go back to steps one and two, and use the information to determine your undertone. Then test the shades by dabbing some swatches of foundation on your jawline. Your skin around this area is truer to your natural undertone and more likely to give you an idea of how that shade would look around your neck. Even if the store does not have a tester, you can still hold the bottle against your neck.

 

5. Choose your foundation

 

Foundation should not be seen. Thus, the best kind of foundation is the one that disappears into your skin. These are the types that will cover your blemishes and still look great on you.

 

What are you waiting for? Go shopping and pick the best foundation for your skin.

 

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