WANNA MEET YOUR MATCH

One of the most difficult things for women when getting their make up done by themselves is getting their foundation shades right. Often times the shade appears correct but the texture is all wrong, leaving them in a ‘Cakey’ state or simply a dripping hot mess! Sometimes, it oxidizes during the day and leaves an ashy shade. It’s almost like we never win! STYLE spoke to some Makeup Artists and here are some recommendations that could come in handy when you go Makeup shopping, unsupervised.

1. Know the best foundation for your skin

Sometimes your skin can be oily, dry or combination of both. Whilst knowing your skin type will not help you pick your right shade, it would help you with the right foundation type for you. To narrow down your options:

• Choose cream or stick foundation if you have dry skin

• Choose a matte finish or oil-free liquid or powder foundation if you have oily skin.

• Choose a powder foundation if you have combination skin

• Choose a foundation that offers full or medium coverage if you have an uneven complexion and want to cover most of your skin

2. Test under natural light:

Find a door or window to see how the foundation holds up in daylight. Sometimes, what you see isn’t always what you get.

3. Test before buying:

Choose the foundation shade that looks closest to your skin tone. Test by swatching on your jawline (it is the closest to your natural tone and would show you better how the foundation matches against your neck). The best foundation will disappear into your skin and provide an even canvas for your other makeup application.

4. If it’s broken (or wrong), fix it:

Some of us have multiple bottles of wrong shades of foundation- too light or too dark. When it is too light, customize your right shade by mixing the foundation with a darker shade of concealer, foundation or powder. When it is too dark, mix with a lighter shade.

5. Choose a Beauty Store that has Artists or Beauty Experts:

They would help you narrow down your options and even teach you some cool tricks. Some helpful tips: • Change makeup sponges regularly if you use them to apply foundation, because they can harbor germs and bacteria. • Always remove makeup and apply moisturizer before bed. Your skin will repair itself when you sleep. We understand your troubles when it comes to finding your match for skin products and that’s why we have over 21 shades of foundation and over 15 shades of powder that would help you meet your match! Our experts are trained specifically to guide you to know the right shade and how to apply it. www.shop.houseoftara.com