The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Foundation
There are many factors to consider when choosing the right foundation for your skin. Just because a product is highly recommended by others, doesn’t mean it’s going to work for your own needs.
Finding the right foundation involves more than just getting the perfect colour match, you also need to consider your skin’s type and concerns. Are you dry with a tendency to flake? Or combination with an oily t-zone? Figuring out your skin’s quirks is a vital step in your journey to finding your perfect match.
Once you’ve done so, all you need to do is find a foundation that matches your needs. But with so many options out there, this can take a while. So we created this handy guide to help!
Almost every foundation on the market falls into one of these categories, have a read through to see which one might suit you best!
Matte-Finish Liquid Foundations
Pros:
- Lightweight
- Buildable coverage
- Good for oily skin
- Generally good for blemish-prone skin
Cons:
- Not great for dry skin - can encourage flaking and highlight fine lines
- Can be fast drying and therefore sometimes difficult to blend
Glow-Finish Liquid Foundations
Pros:
- Lightweight with a natural-looking finish
- Hydrating
- Good for dry or combination skin
Cons:
- Tends to exacerbate oily skin, resulting a greasy finish
- Can look patchy after a certain amount of wear
Pressed-Powder or Loose-Powder Foundations
Pros:
- Fast & easy to apply
- Good for using over SPF products
- Good for touch-ups & absorbing excess oil
Cons:
- Can sink into pores and look cakey
- Can enhance the appearance of dry skin
Tinted Moisturiser & BB Creams
Pros:
- Easy to colour match due to their sheer coverage
- Often contain SPF
- Often extremely moisturising
Cons:
- Low coverage
Compact Foundation
Pros:
- Easy to blend
- Wide range of coverage & highly buildable
- Perfect for on the go touch-ups
- Suitable for most skin types
Cons:
- Can be tricky to colour match
Across your skin’s needs but not sure how to find your perfect colour match? Click here to take our Colour Quiz!