The end goal is to land on a foundation that perfectly matches your skin tone and has a natural finish that looks like your skin—just better. It’s easier said than done!
“Choosing the right foundation shade is definitely not easy, especially because there are various undertones which can lean towards looking too orange, too red, or easily just not the right shade,” says Neil Scibelli, a New York City–based celebrity makeup artist.
TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT FOUNDATION SHADE
Know Your Undertone
“Knowing your undertone is helpful because many foundations today come in a neutral, warm, or cool option,” Scibelli explains. Refer to your veins to help figure out your undertone. The makeup artist says that if your inner arm veins lean blue, you’re most likely cool-toned. If they’re green,…
