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Dec 14, 2014
Kathie H.
I've never really used foundation, concealer or blush, but recently I've taken an interest in it. Problem is...I don't know where to start? I'm not sure which brands/brushes/etc. to use and I'd like some advice! I have very light skin and I can't seem to find the right tone ether. Many brands seem to be rather yellowish, but I haven't used many (if any) great brands. I also find that I have very light acne and I'd like to achieve a smoother look without causing more of a problem. Any suggestions are welcome! I also have that neat $10 off coupon for joining that I'd like to tale advantage of within the next 48 hours :)
Dec 14, 2014
Abby S.
Mac has a very wide variety of tones. I would start there. I also personally love elf makeup brushes. They are cheap and work great for me. If I were you I would go into a Mac or sephora store and get matched by a expert. I know all about not being able to find my color and they definitely helped. :)
Dec 14, 2014
Jennifer M.
Go to Sephora and get color matched, using the Pantone IQ machine. Insist that they do it twice, and make sure that the reading is the same. If you don't like any of sephora's options, plug it into this website,
http://findation.com, to find drugstore options, and ones that are not sold by sephora. This will be a journey to discover what looks best on you. Save all receipts for at least a week, a month is a better. Look at foundation in outdoor lighting, before you buy it if you can. When you look at it, and it dries down, it should be almost invisible. As in, you have to look closely to see this watch. Shop at places that have a good return policy. You may have to purchase more than one bottle and blend to get the best match. Mac has many followers, but for fair skinned beauties like us, my experiences their products are far too yellow. Pale skin has a pink undertone, not yellow, for most people. do not let the sales person try to convince you that the yellow will look good because it'll cancel out redness on your face. For most people it would, but if your pale, you tend to just look jaundiced. Don't be afraid to return foundation, if you realize later the formula doesn't work or oxidizes, or just doesn't give you enough coverage. Skin tone changes with the seasons, if you Tan easily, you will have to adjust your foundation. For that reason, I do not stock up on foundation, I keep one bottle on hand that I use, and one spare for when I run out. brush wise, it really depends on what kind of coverage and finish you want. Beauty blenders give a very nice airbrush finish, but not full coverage. Paddle brushes give full coverage, but you will have to blend with the separate brush. I prefer a beauty blender and a Sephora 55 foundation brush, that I use depending on how much coverage I need. Remember foundation is not concealer. Do not add multiple layers of foundation on a Bad skin day. It's still won't cover the problem, and you will have cake face to boot. Foundation is to even out your complexion, concealer is to cover the flaws.
Dec 14, 2014
Shelley W.
I agree with Jennifer. Look into Kat Von D Lock It Foundation...a few beauties who are quite fair have had success finding their color in the KVD line. As far as tools go I'm a big fan of the Beauty Blender (I used to dislike it till I used one myself and fell in love with the finish).
Dec 15, 2014
Jack B.
Jennifer's advice is really solid. If you can't tell which shade fits better, try swatching on your chest. Definitely ask for a sample to make sure it matches well in different lighting and doesn't oxidize. Even without a receipt, sephora and ulta (Don't know about Mac) will allow an exchange. Look for a product that says it's non-comedogenic to reduce chances of breaking out and ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS remove your makeup before bed. If your skin is a little bumpy, a matte finish will help hide that, while a dewy foundation may make it more apparent. I like using a flat foundation brush and kabuki brush to apply (foundation brush to apply, kabuki to blend and smooth it out).