By Lisa Kovalovich
Want to even out your complexion, minimize pores, and add a pretty glow to your skin? All you need is the right foundation! To find the one that will work best with your skin, use these steps:
Step 1: Determine your skin type. It will dictate the foundation formula you should buy. Got oily skin? An oil-free, liquid foundation with a matte finish will keep shine away, but won't clog pores. If you have dry skin, a cream foundation with a dewy finish will add hydration plus a soft sheen. And for combination skin, a liquid or cream-to-powder foundation with a natural finish looks best.
Step 2: Hit the department store. The No. 1 rule in buying foundation is that you must test it on your skin. While drugstore foundations may be of high quality, their packaging doesn't allow a try-on. That's why it's wise to splurge on foundation at the department store. There, you can try on an array of shades and formulas, and get help from a counter makeup artist.
Step 3: Stick to yellow-based shades. Foundations with a yellow base or undertone work the best, as they give a natural look (most of us have yellow in our skin, no matter how dark or rosy we are). Avoid foundations with obvious pink or peach casts, which look unnatural on virtually everyone.
Step 4: Choose three or four shade options. The counter makeup artist can help you here. Because foundations today come in such a broad range of shades, several may look like they'll work for you. Try on a few before you make a decision.
Step 5: Test it right. Forget about testing foundation on your hand or wrist -- your face is most likely a different color. Instead, use a cotton swab to swipe your three or four shade possibilities at your jawline.
Step 6: Examine in natural light. The best way to figure out which of your test shades is right is by looking at them in natural light. The one that seems to blend into your skin with no noticeable outline is your perfect match. (Don't see a perfect match in the four you tested? Head back to the counter to try some more options.)
Source: http://www.lhj.com/lhj/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/lhj/story/data/HowtoChooseFoundation_05102004.xml&catref=cat1530002&psrc=storyrl
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