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eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Matching Foundation Shades to Skin Type
Step1
Look at the natural color of your skin. Even if you dislike its shade, working with it by choosing a color that matches will look better than trying to lighten or darker it.
Step2
Consider buying two shades, so that you can use a slightly darker color in the summertime if you tan easily.
Step3
Choose a foundation with undertones in the shade that matches the undertones of your skin. For most people, this is either yellow or pink.
Step4
Test the foundation on your forearm. The makeup should basically disappear, while working to cover slight blemishes.
Step5
Choose a foundation and concealer from the same product line to make sure they match perfectly.
Step6
Remember that liquid foundation usually looks darker in the bottle than on the skin.
Step7
Test the foundation on your face at a makeup counter if possible.