YOUR PERFECT MATCH
HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT FOUNDATION MATCH ONLINE
Foundation is notoriously the most difficult beauty product to shop for online - not only is there such a vast selection of products available online, but there're just so many factors to take into consideration. Because let's face it, no one wants to be Oompa loompa-orange, or have skin a different colour to their neck.
To make the process as painless as possible, check out our guide to finding your perfect foundation, no swatching required.
1. KNOW YOUR SKIN CONCERNS
Is your T-zone an oil slick by noon? Hell yes, then you're gonna want to opt for a long-wear, magnifying foundation, and avoid oil-based ones (look for 'Aqua' in the first few ingredients to make sure it's water-based). Skin prone to dry, flaky patches? Reach for a hydrating and luminous formula - many will also contains added antioxidants and nutrients to improve moisture levels. And if your skin is blemish-prone? Choose light, mineral based formulas which will be kind to skin.
2. IDENTIFY YOUR UNDERTONES
Identifying your skin as cool-, neutral-, or warm-toned is the key to making the perfect colour match. Skin with blue veins and a rosy-pink tint sits on the cool side of the spectrum, whereas skin with a yellow/golden tone and greenish veins is warm, and those who consider themselves to sit in between the two would be neutral-toned.
3. CHOOSE A COVERAGE
Some prefer a lightweight, barely-there coverage that subtly enhances and lets natural skin show through. However if you suffer from redness, blemishes, scarring, or pigmentation, you're going to want to opt for a full-coverage foundation that will mask imperfections and create a completely even complexion. Alternatively, opt for medium-coverage, which you can choose to sheer out or build up for a variety of finishes.
4. CUSTOMISE YOUR SHADE
Don't rule out mixing it up - literally. Your skin tone changes with the seasons. Whether you mix two foundation shades, dilute the pigment with a moisturiser, amp it up with concealer, or use a primer to add glow, remember that you're not restricted to one option (lighter for winter, darker for summer).
5. IF IN DOUBT, GO LIGHTER
Stuck between two shades? Always go for the lighter one - if necessary you can deepen the finish with a dusting of bronzer. It's a lot easier to do this than to lighten a shade that's too dark, as this usually means it loses its pigment and coverage.
6. GOOGLE IT
Thanks to the beauty community, the internet is full of videos and images showing swatches of foundations on skin. Even if you can't find someone with your exact skin tones, being able to reference and compare with others will be a huge help.
Ever Beauty® SA has an exclusive range of Matte Liquid Foundation, Concealer, Pressed Powder and Foundation Stick that comes in 8 unique colors formulated to accommodate the diverse skin tones of South Africa. They are priced so affordably that it makes the Ever Beauty® SA products more reachable and accessible for anyone.
I love these foundations, I use No. 1 from the range, because of my pale complexion and it fits me perfectly. It applies effortlessly and creates a natural flawless glow, without drying the skin.
What's also great and also helpful if you can't decide which foundation suits you?
Purchase a mini matte liquid foundation sample of your preferred colour and if the colour is too dark or light use it as a highlighter or contour tool.
The mini liquid foundation sample can be easily carried around and used for touching up. These mini samples with mini applicators, may seem very small in size but don't be fooled, it is packed and loaded with a lot of product!
Browse the website and find your perfect match https://everbeauty.co.za/ref/192