Favorite Foundation, and Tips for Choosing the Right One!

I like a foundation that can cover-up but it's not so heavy that creates a plaster on your face (medium coverage).  This foundation lasts all day and makes your skin glow Make Up Forever HD foundation.  It is meant to be used for the spotlight, which tells you your face will look flawless in any situation; it is also great for pictures.  The foundation is a bit expensive at $40 but it lasts a long time and it is totally worth it.  When you are purchasing foundation regardless of the brand; always remember this...

-Test it before you purchase it, you may not like how it looks on your skin.

-Always do a color match.  Different brands look different once you put them on, so just because the color matches when you put it against your skin, it might look different once you put it on.

-Don't trust the reps completely, although they are very helpful, they might not give you what you are looking for.  If you see that it is too white, but they tell you it is a perfect match, don't be afraid to tell them you don't like it!  I always do color match myself, but the rep came by and asked if I needed a color match and I thought why not?  I had already chosen the color I liked the most and I let her know, but she took many different shades except the one I had told her.  She tried about 5 different colors and for each one told me that they matched, but didn't.  I kept telling her I didn't like it, until she finally went to get the one I had told her at the beginning and then said "oh, you were right, this is a perfect match"  Duh! Also, when color matching, remember to match it to your neck rather than your face, and never match it to your hand since your hands are not the same color as your face/neck.  When you color match make sure it's on the lowest part of your cheek, towards your neck.

-Look for alternatives, if the foundation you like is too expensive, ask the rep if they have a more budget friendly version of the foundation you like, chances are, they do!

-Take your time, don't rush this process, finding and matching the right foundation might take a little longer than you think.  So plan to stay a little longer than expected.

-Know what you are looking for. What I mean by this is, have an idea of what you want, a tinted moisturizer, medium coverage, or high coverage.  There are also sheer foundations, that add a sheer glow to your skin.  If you don't know what looks best, turn to a rep or trust your own judgement.