Choosing the Right Foundation
When choosing a foundation, it is important to consider your skin type and undertone. Your skin type will determine what type of foundation formula you need (e.g., liquid, powder, cream).
Step 1: Determine Your Skin Tone
To find the perfect foundation shade, start by identifying your skin tone. Skin tones can range from fair to deep, and you can often notice variations across your face. Focus on your jawline for a more accurate assessment.
Step 2: Discover Your Undertone
Matching your foundation shade to your undertone is crucial. Your undertone can be warm, cool, or neutral and remains consistent even as your skin tone may change with the seasons.
How to Determine Your Undertone:
Check Your Veins:Â Examine the veins on your wrist under natural light. Green veins typically indicate warm undertones, while blue/purple veins suggest cool undertones. If your veins appear blue/green or match your skin tone, you likely have neutral undertones.
Sun Reaction:Â Consider how your skin responds to the sun. If you tend to burn easily, you probably have cool undertones. Those who tan without burning often have warm undertones. Always wear sunscreen!
Silver or Gold:Â Think about whether silver or gold jewelry complements your skin best. Cool undertones favor silver, warm undertones shine with gold, and if both look good, you likely have a neutral undertone.
Cool Undertone:
Skin may appear red, pink, or bluish.
Veins on the wrist look blue.
Tends to burn, not tan.
Silver jewelry suits best.
Warm Undertone:
Skin may have yellow, peachy, or golden hues.
Veins on the wrist look green.
Tends to tan without burning.
Gold jewelry complements well.
Neutral Undertone:
Skin may exhibit olive tones or a blend of warm and cool tones.
Burns and tans at times.
Both gold and silver jewelry look good.