Question
I never know how to select the correct colour foundation for my skin tone – a friend advised me that because I am fair with pink undertones, I should look for a more yellow-based foundation. Is this true, or should I be trying to match my skin colour?
Narelle, via email.
Answer
When selecting the perfect foundation for your skin tone follow these 6 simple steps:
Match foundation exactly to the side of your face – not your hand.
Find one that blends so exactly that it looks like you’re not wearing it.
Choose a foundation with yellowish, not pinkish, tones.
Only buy a foundation you can actually test on your face.
Check the foundation in the daylight – go outside and make sure the foundation blends in and matches the colour of your neck.
You may need one shade for summer, a slightly lighter one for winter.
Match foundation exactly to the side of your face – not your hand.
Find one that blends so exactly that it looks like you’re not wearing it.
Choose a foundation with yellowish, not pinkish, tones.
Only buy a foundation you can actually test on your face.
Check the foundation in the daylight – go outside and make sure the foundation blends in and matches the colour of your neck.
You may need one shade for summer, a slightly lighter one for winter.
The AWW Beauty Team
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