Photo Courtesy of Bobbi Brown  

Every woman who wears makeup and gets tanned during summer knows that the foundation she uses during the winter season might not match her skin tone now. We should not only thank summer for the blessing of giving us the golden sun to enjoy at every moment of the day, but also thank the beauty world for giving us dark tones of foundation to match our sun-kissed skin. Say goodbye to makeup mishaps with these steps to choose the right foundation for your summer look!

1 – Pay attention to your base color and never try to match the foundation’s shade with your hand’s skin tone.

2 – Try on a few shades of foundation and compare. Start off by choosing by eye, two or three shades that are the closest to you skin tone and test them on your jawline. The one that naturally disappears and blends well with your skin tone is the perfect match!

3 – If you really love your foundation and wouldn’t like to change it, adjust the coverage for your summer tan by using a liquid bronzer and mixing it with your makeup to change the shade.

Tip: Keep in mind that only if you apply your makeup the right way, your skin will look flawless. Start off by using small amounts and build as you go.

4 – With the changes that apply to your foundation, your concealer is also subject to the same procedure. Remember two things: your concealer should be one shade lighter than your natural skin tone and should be applied after the foundation.

With these few easy steps, your makeup will definitely be summer-ready!

 

Mirella Haddad