To find the perfect foundation shade, swatch a few shades on the side of the face and forehead, and
check the colors in natural light. The shade that disappears is the right one.
Use a brush, sponge, or fingers to apply foundation where the skin needs to be evened out—around the nose and mouth where there is often redness. For full, all-over coverage, use a brush, sponge, or fingers to apply and blend foundation to the outer edge of the face.
To cover blemishes, spot-apply foundation stick or blemish cover stick in a shade that matches the skin tone exactly. Pat with your finger to blend. Repeat if necessary.
It ’s a good idea to have two shades of foundation—one for the winter months and a slightly darker one for the summer, when skin color tends to be darker. You can blend the two for spring and fall.
For a sheer, casual alternative to foundation, use tinted moisturizer to even out skin tone.
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