There is nothing more satisfying than a makeup look that enhances your natural beauty and makes you feel empowered to face the day. You can definitely achieve this when having a good foundation that matches your skin properly. In this article, we will walk you through the stress-free way of finding your perfect foundation match.

Know your undertones

Our skin has an undertone, it is the colour behind the surface that we easily see and it impacts the overall results of your makeup. There are three types of undertones; warm, cool, and neutral.

A warm undertone shows skin with hints of peach, gold, and yellowish colour and works best wearing foundations in orange and gold tones. Look for foundation colour codes that normally start with Y and then the shade number #. You may identify a warm undertone if, for example, when accessorizing, you look better in gold jewelry.

For cool undertones, the skin shows more blue or pink hints, and foundations with shades of red or pink are your best choice. Look for foundation colour codes that normally start with R or P and then the shade number #. To identify a cool undertone, instead of gold jewelry, you look better when using silver accessories.

If you identify your skin with both of the descriptions above, lucky you! It means you have a neutral undertone and you have a variety of options to find your foundation match. Ideally, look for foundation colour codes that normally start with N and then the shade number #.

The formula and finish for your skin texture

Once you understand what undertone matches your skin, now it’s important to know what type of finish will work best for your skin texture. Experiment with different finishes and formulas to identify what works best on your face depending on the season, skin type, and product. For example, if you are using a matte foundation but have dry skin, this might not be the best option after a few minutes of applying. Don’t be afraid to ask your makeup professional to have better guidance and enhance your looks.

Heads up! Your skin tone may change with the seasons and you will need a different formula and finish with these changes.

Try multiple spots and lights

For a truly foundation match, we recommend trying the product on different spots around your face, neck, and chest. These are the main areas in which your foundation colour can make you thrive or fail once your makeup is finished so give it a proper time to test. When doing this, also consider different lighting to know how it will look with artificial light like when being inside the office, at a venue event, etc, and natural lighting to easily catch your undertones and have a better idea of your look on a regular day, outdoors event, etc.

Prepare your skin

Last but not least, prepping your skin to maximize the results of your foundation. Remember the basis of any makeup product is your skin and the products you use matter. Foundation colour can oxidize once it is dry in your skin due to the reaction with your natural oils and other environmental elements.

As you probably read on our latest blogs, skin type, exfoliation, sunscreen, and other products are essential to having healthy skin, and it makes an absolute difference when doing makeup. We recommend as basics to cleanse and exfoliate before makeup, and follow up with toner, serum, moisturizer, and primer to keep the skin hydrated and have a glowy look ahead. Always apply foundation on clean, dry skin and with clean applicators like a brush or beauty blender.

We are sure that your natural beauty thrives when you take care of your complete wellness, let makeup and skincare be your best friends forever. If you need any more advice on beauty and wellness products that can help you and your clients, reach out to [email protected] and our experts will be delighted to contribute to your journey.