How to buy the best foundation: 6 easy steps and tricks

Buying the best foundation can be a very tricky decision to make. There are many do’s and don’ts in buying the best foundation. Each foundation comes with different undertones and finishes. Do you know the foundation can make or break your makeup look? It is very important to buy the best foundation according to your skin type to achieve a flawless makeup look.  This guide will help you to buy the best foundation according to your skin type and lifestyle. There are a few tricks and tips that you need to follow to buy the best foundation.

1. Learn your undertones

We often buy our favorite foundation which later turns ashy. Has it ever happened to you? It is because we buy the wrong undertone for ourselves. One easy trick to know about your undertones is the vein test. To begin with, go under the sun and look at the color of your veins. If they appear to be blue then you are cool-toned. If they are green then you are warm-toned. Do you have both? Then you are neutral toned.

2. Don’t swatch it on your wrist.

You know our face and wrist do not have the same colored tone. One basic trick to buy the best foundation is to try it on your jawline. Swatching it on the wrist will be misleading. Many experts suggest swatching on jawline only.

3. Decide your preferred finish.

Do you want matte or dewy finish? Your skin type plays an important role to determine the preferable finish. Matte foundation compliments oily and combination skin. Maybelline fit me, matte + poreless foundation for oily/combination skin type is recommended by many influencers.  The dewy finish is preferred for normal to dry skin types. In the drugstore, the Revlon color stay foundation is recommended for normal to dry skin. It is advised to buy a foundation according to your skin type.

4. Decide the coverage you need.

Coverage you choose for your final look matter a lot. It should complement an overall makeup look of yours. Do you have glowing skin and want to flaunt it? Then choose a light coverage foundation or BB cream. BB cream or light coverage foundation is recommended for your daily look. My personal recommendation would be an Ordinary serum foundation. If you want an airbrushed effect just like your Instagram filter then buy a heavy coverage foundation. The heavy coverage foundation is more appropriate for night events. For heavy coverage, Becca’s ultimate coverage 24-hour foundation is recommended.

5. Always test a sample before.

Before buying any foundation, do not forget to try out a sample. One trick that I have learned from my experience is to swatch the sample before and make the purchase the next day. Bright lights in the store make foundations appear flawless. So one tip is to always wear it in sunlight before buying foundation.

6. Buy one shade lighter

This tip may sound ridiculous but let me explain. Many experts recommend trying to buy one shade lighter because foundations tend to oxidize. Therefore, one shade lighter with the same undertones will adjust to your skin tone once it oxidizes.

Are you ready to head out for shopping and rock your flawless foundation? Don’t forget to apply these tips and tricks. These tips and tricks will help you in buying the best foundation for your skin. Happy buying!

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