Shades of foundation

Very often, girls are faced with problems when choosing a foundation, because it must not only flawlessly mask any flaws, but also equalize the tone of the face, as well as be suitable for skin type. The beauty of the entire make-up as a whole will directly depend on how correctly the concealer is chosen.

In the manufacture of tonal tools manufacturers often produce a lot of different shades - for each line of cosmetics. Their number can sometimes reach up to fifteen or twenty or more.

The most popular shades that are commonly represented in all the most well-known brands are peach, sandy-beige, ivory, golden-beige (“light tan”), juicy sunny, porcelain, porcelain color (without yellow), green with yellow tint, and also without yellowness, sand, caramel and many others.

Note: even if the tonal tool is produced in a transparent container, it’s impossible to determine how it will look on your skin. It does not work and pick up the shade of cream on the palette in the magazine. Selection of foundation can be carried out only by applying different shades of funds on your skin. This can be done in specialized cosmetic stores, in the windows of which there are samples of each cosmetic product on sale.

Remember: selecting the wrong cream tone at the risk of spoiling the entire makeup. In this case, the skin of the face will look unnatural, and it can also be very different in color from the neck and other open areas of the body.

It is very easy to choose the ideal tool - it is enough to carry out a simple test. It is necessary to put a little foundation on the area of ​​the cheekbones, wrist or chin. If possible, it is better to apply the agent on the face. Be sure to wait after applying five minutes.

If you are going to choose a tonal tool, you must first determine what your skin tone. To do this, simply look closely at your wrist in natural light. Pay attention to the wreaths on his hands. If their shade is slightly bluish - your tone is cold, but if the wreaths have greenish, yellowish or olive shades - the tone is warm.

If you cannot unambiguously decide on the tone that you have (warm or cold), you can opt for products with neutral colors that are universal for all types.

Very often, when choosing a shade of tonal means, ladies are guided by skin color. There are two main types:

1. Reddish-pink skin (found in people with good active blood circulation) - these girls will suit the cream in pink shades.
2. Tan skin (found in people with a high content of melanin) - golden and brown shades of tonal means are ideal for owners of this type.

Many makeup artists who are guided by the basic rules of cosmetology, are advised when choosing a foundation to take a tool that is one tone lighter than skin tone.Due to this tone will look more natural and give the skin a freshness and beauty.

The production of tonal resources is carried out by many cosmetic companies, among which there are brands that are very popular and in demand among customers. it Avon, Faberlic, Maybelline, L'Oreal, Max Factor and many others.

When choosing a manufacturer, pay attention to several important points:

• product characteristics;
• the presence of the desired shade in the manufacturer's palette
• the consistency of the cream;
• availability of the necessary amount of funds and dispenser convenient for you;
• price range;
• additional properties (sun protection, power, tightening and many others).

On the Internet, many fashionistas share their reviews on all kinds of tonal resources from different manufacturers. Some brands they like more, others - less. This is not surprising, because the choice of cosmetics - a purely individual matter. What is ideal for one, categorically dislike others.

Choose a tool that is 100% suitable for you, you can only practical way. However, the reviews of girls in various forums, too, will certainly pay attention - so you can at least select for yourself the favorites and weed out completely poor-quality products.

In one question, the opinions of all the girls converge. If you correctly choose and apply the tonal remedy correctly, it will not only hide all the flaws in the skin of your face, but will also protect it from ultraviolet rays and other external negative effects. The foundation will nourish the skin, preserving its youth, health and beauty.

How to choose your perfect shade of foundation, see the following video.