Foundation Tips Every Makeup Lover Needs to Know

Shade Match

The first step in finding your perfect shade is to identify your skin’s undertone. Here’s a tip: Take a look at the veins on the underside of your wrist. If they’re green, you likely have warm undertones and if they’re blue, you likely have cool undertones. If they’re somewhere in between, you’re neutral. Look for a foundation that has the same undertone to help find a match. 

Start Small

Start by dotting your foundation onto your face in the areas where you need the most coverage. Then assess whether you need more product or need to apply elsewhere. This will help you achieve a more natural finish. The NYX Professional Makeup Total Control Pro Drop Foundation makes it easy to find the perfect level of coverage because it has a dropper applicator and lightweight liquid formula that can be built up from sheer to full coverage. 

Set Your Foundation

A setting spray or powder can help even out your foundation and ensure that it stays put throughout the day. We love the Maybelline New York Lasting Fix Banana Powder Loose Setting Powder for a mattified, airbrushed-like finish and the Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Glow Setting Spray for a hydration and radiance-boost.