![]() And speaking of redness, Sephora pro artist David Razzano explained that surface redness, which I have a lot of due to my seasonal allergies and my love of Retin-A, shouldn't be confused with your actual skin tone.Ĥ. It turns out that your chin and the area around your nose are more prone to redness, so you should cover that up first, before laying down more product. So when MAC makeup artist Ashley DiSarro explained that your forehead doesn't always need foundation since it's often darker and more even-toned than the rest of the face, I felt more than a little smug. I felt sufficiently covered with just that amount. ![]() For years, I've been okay with wearing foundation only in the middle of my face. Foundation doesn't need to be applied all over your face. Here's a look at the five different foundations they matched me with, from left to right (shot on my hand so it's easier to see the difference): MAC Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation in NC25 ($33) Marc Jacobs Beauty Genius Gel Foundation in 44 Golden Medium ($48) Make Up for Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Stick Foundation in Y315 ($43) Lancôme Miracle Cushion in Bisque (360 N) ($47) Estée Lauder Double Wear Makeup To Go Liquid Compact in Ivory Beige 3N1 ($45).ģ. The differences were subtle, but it was clear which ones actually melted into my skin when compared. I usually tested two out of the three options on my full face. If we couldn't agree, we'd walk to the window-or in the case of the Make Up for Ever studio, to a light source that mimicked daylight-for a second check. At that point, we studied the options in a handheld mirror and decided which seemed the most natural on me. Once we identified my "overtone," or the intensity of my pigment, we moved onto my "undertone," or the shade that was peeking through. At MAC, for instance, my artist referred to the crook of my neck, while everywhere else, they took my entire face into consideration. Interestingly, everyone had a slightly different way of determining my shade. After assessing my makeup-free skin, each expert swiped three shade options from that type of formula onto my lower cheek toward my jawline. And that's when the consultation really began. Hearing that I'm a tinted moisturizer fiend who applies her makeup while walking from room to room helped the experts hone in on formulas with light-to-medium coverage. Everywhere I went, I was asked for my preferred foundation formula. And it's always best to test them in natural light. You should test several shades, ideally on the lower part of your cheek. My starting point: Me, without foundation on. My mission: to make sense of the ins and outs And so I did, visiting five beauty boutiques and counters in NYC including the Make Up for Ever Pro Studio, the MAC Makeup Studio, the Estée Lauder counter at Saks Fifth Avenue and Sephora and Ulta in Maywood, New Jersey. But since foundation is one of the best makeup inventions of all time, I decided it was finally time to seek expert help. What looks like a good match in the bottle often shows up completely different on your skin, and after a few disappointments, it seems easier to skip it entirely. Deciding on a foundation formula is one thing-just pick from sheer, medium, or full coverage-but shade selection is a whole other process. But I also know I'm not alone in my confusion either. ![]() After a few tentative swipes on their hands, it's clear to everyone that I don't know what I'm doing. I'm also useless to my foundation-seeking friends, from the palest to the darkest, who've asked for my help. Confession: I've been writing about beauty for years and yet I couldn't point to my foundation shade on a wall if you paid me.
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