Choosing the right foundation for your face

I had a request to write a post about how to choose the right foundation for your face....this is a question a lot of people ask! I, for one, had this same issue when I first started wearing makeup.....and I also got the dreaded line from foundation on my jawline. There are a couple of things to consider before choosing a foundation.....

1. What kind of coverage do you want? Natural, Corrective, Flawless? If you have a good complexion already, then a powder foundation will probably be the best choice for you....it is a lightweight coverage but enough to just evenly blend your skin. If you have a lot of red spots on your face or a lot of blemishes that you would like to hide, then a cream or liquid foundation along with a powder will cover them up nicely. Also, a green primer (Revlon has a great one) will help to counteract the red spots which will help the foundation cover it a lot better. If you are going for a more flawless look then a cream or liquid foundation with maximum coverage will help even out the skin tone and give you a perfected look. Always finish any cream or liquid foundation with a powder!
2. What skin type do you have? Dry, Oily or Combination? A lot of makeup brands will have different foundations for different types of skin....If you have oily skin, do not use a foundation for dry skin. It will add even more shine and oil to your face. If you have dry skin, do not use a foundation for oily skin. It will cause premature aging because it is like "dehydration" for your skin. A combination skin type can use either kind. Always begin your foundation with a light facial moisturizer though....even if you have oily skin!

Now for the color part.....It is hard choosing the right color of foundation for the first time...especially if you shop at stores like Wal-Mart because you cant try it on! You can test foundation by sticking it on your jawline....if you cant see it when you rub it in, then it matches. There a tons of different shades out there that will match your face, you just have to make sure to BLEND it! Also, putting a powder on over it will help to blend. Bronzers match every face....even if you have fair skin. You don't have to put on a lot....just enough to add natural color to your face.

Depending on what results you want from your makeup, will depend on what color of foundation to use. Look at this picture for example: 

She wanted to add color to her face....so we used a foundation that initially matched her skin color....but then we added a powder that was 2 shades darker, and a bronzer on her cheeks, forehead, chin and top of the nose. And it blended perfectly! It even looks like it is the natural color of her skin.

As for me....my face is very fair, but the rest of my body is very tan because I don't ever tan my face ( I try to prevent fine line and wrinkles!) so I use a light colored foundation but then I use a powder and bronzer to add that natural tan to my face. It works like a charm and no one knows the difference!

If you are still having a hard time choosing the right color, come to me and I'll help you out! If you don't live near me, then I would recommend going to your nearest mall and finding a place like Sephora or MAC or even some Victoria's Secret's, that will let you sample their foundations! I also believe that Avon and Mary Kay representatives can get you samples, so you can choose the best shade for you. But don't quote me on that! It's worth a try to ask though!

Leave me comments or questions if you have any!!!!;)