Monday, November 12, 2007

Color Selection for Foundation Step-by-Step

Use a Q-tip to sample foundation out of a bottle or container. For sanitary purposes, be sure to use the Q-tip only once. Apply a large dab onto the back of your hand or a metal template and apply it with a sponge or brush.

1. Try two to three colors that look close in color to your natural skin tone.

2. Match three places on your face: cheekbone, jaw line and neck.

3. With a wedge sponge, partially blend each color onto the skin.

4. Look for the color that disappears, even before it is completely blended.

5. If your neck is lighter than your face or vice versa, you will need to choose a color that either matches your face or your neck. If you choose to go with the lighter color for the face, make sure that it doesn’t leave an ashy or unnatural look. Sometimes mineral powders work best here, as you can wear the minerals on your neck to even out the entire look between face and neck, even your décolleté.

6. Apply foundation to half of your face first for comparison purposes. This way you can see the color and the difference that foundation makes in evening out your skin tone.

7. After all this, if the color you select doesn’t look good once applied to your face, remove it and try another color.

When you select the right color, mineral powder foundation looks like you’re not wearing anything on your face. You’ll get compliments like “Gee, you look great. What did you do?” or “Did you just get your hair cut?”

Mineral powder concealer in our “Cover Up” color neutralizes blue or purple circles under the eyes. Like all our mineral powders, it gives you coverage and sun protection in one easy-to-use product.

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