Foundation: The RIGHT One

Alright, I'm back! Let's talk about shopping for your perfect foundation match:

The difference between buying a house solely based upon pictures you've seen of it on the internet, and purchasing a foundation without trying it on is....none at all! There is no difference! Why not take a few minutes to sit down comfortably in a chair at your local department store, and allow a trained professional to stripe a few different shades on your jawline in order to find that PERFECT match?! Avoid trying it on your arm, hand, or wrist, as these areas of the body can be different shades than your face. When you discover a shade that works perfectly with your tone, you're set! No worries about having to return a drugstore-bought foundation because it didn't match once you got home and put it on. Even after you receive your money back, you're still faced with having to find ANOTHER miscellaneous shade, hoping that one will be different. It's a waste of time, and depending on your choice's ingredients and potential lack of benefits...it can be a waste of money also.

Consider your undertones when shopping for a foundation. Ask your specialist about the difference between these tones in your skin: Cool (blue/pink undertones), Warm (red/orange undertones), Neutral (a combination of warm and cool undertones), Cool-Neutral, and Warm-Neutral.

Something else to consider is this: Yes it's true! Your skin tone is likely to vary between the Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer months...so, having two different shades of foundation in your arsenal is not a strange notion, but not completely necessary! When the weather is hotter, most people spend more time outdoors, and their skin tone warms up (becomes darker). They're not as light as they are in the winter months. A dusting of bronzer on top of your normal (correct) foundation shade can be just enough to cover your skin tone's change in the summer months. Having a year-round foundation that you can alter by simply dusting on a bit of bronzer is...priceless! Discovering that one shade of foundation will be an easier task to achieve for some more than others, but a personal consultation with a knowlegeable specialist is time well spent. Also, know that not all bronzers are created equally. One that you will LOVE is Estee Lauder's 'Bronze Goddess' bronzing powder in Shimmer or Matte.

When looking for your perfect foundation match, consider the many variables of your skin's type. For example, there are water-based, oil-free foundations for oily and acne-prone skin, and there are hydrating foundations for those of you who suffer from dry skin. Visit the website of your favorite brands in advance to do a little research about their different types of foundation so that you can converse with the beauty specialist as an informed consumer. Remember, this is your money and time! Make them matter, and walk away feeling confident about your investment. :-)

Happy shopping ladies, and again...I'm here to assist! Email your questions and/or concerns to: thirdeyecreativity7@gmail.com.

Peace!

~Carmen~