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    Your ultimate guide to foundation

    Updated:18 May 2016 5:34 PM | Posted by
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    Foundation is probably the most used make-up product across the world. And, not surprisingly, the one that causes the most frustration, because if you don’t nail your base, you throw off your whole look.

    So we’ve decided to help a sister out and put together a handy guide – with a special focus on picking the right shade for your skin tone (because we all know that’s harder than almost anything in this entire world).

    You can also finally find out what foundation terms like ‘light-reflecting’ and ‘micro pigment’ mean, as well as the difference between finishes and types of coverage. Oh, and we also thought it would be helpful for you to know the best foundation for your skin type.

    Don’t forget to watch our how-to videos, too!

     

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    101 Member Comments

    S-P 10 Jun 2020 2:30 PM

    I found my perfect shade with the help of a DJ's beauty consultant.

    Rose_P 15 Aug 2019 4:55 PM

    I prefer a lighter tinted moisturiser rather than a foundation. Foundation just feels too heavy for my liking. I apply with a sponge for a flawless smooth finish. I guess I’m lucky that I’ve got reasonably good skin.

    midnightrose2929 30 May 2019 9:20 PM

    Good article

    Faraah 15 Apr 2019 10:02 AM

    Can anyone help me find my nc shade?...this is my picture without any make up

    Rosemarie898 6 Mar 2018 3:29 PM

    I have a mother late 80's and wants to wear foundation , as fair skin, need a foundation that don't dry the skin, have been use powder puffs ,any ideas.

    Shop A Everyday 2 Feb 2018 7:15 PM

    They discontinue some too, which is a shame, but fun to look around and fin one that suits

    Shop A Everyday 31 Dec 2017 8:21 PM

    So many lovely shades, textures and types now, it's great to have the choice and variety

    Emma Ocean 13 Sep 2017 9:58 PM

    Great list of questions and answers!

    Zee101 11 Aug 2017 10:42 PM

    Thankyou!!

    Goddess..... 7 Jun 2017 9:57 PM

    Yes, I can't live without my foundation but I bet everyone else is thinking the same, It's the one essential we all need.

    Stephanie2494 23 Apr 2017 5:12 PM

    I think I will need to add this to my favourites, a good reference guide.

    the_girl_who_loves_cosmetics 27 Mar 2017 11:23 PM

    I got so much advice from these above links before purchasing new foundation recently actually.

    Asami 14 Jul 2016 10:50 PM

    Very interesting article. Love reading things like these. Beauty heaven has some really great informative articles. great guide

    Becstar 10 Jul 2016 8:47 PM

    All fabulous! The ultimate guide to foundation is just great!

    preciousia 23 May 2016 8:58 PM

    how about finding the right shade of makeup?

    Chicklet 22 May 2016 4:27 PM

    I don't mind sponsored posts, but this is Rimmel overload. As a consequence I didn't find it as useful as I expected. It should be named the Rimmel Ultimate Guide to Foundation.

    Petal 17 Jul 2016 10:21 PM

    I agree with you. Not only that, I clicked on each article and I have previously commented on them a while ago. These are just recycled/updated articles.

    TheUglyDuckling 23 May 2016 12:46 PM

    Snap!

    Beautybabe140194 22 May 2016 2:38 PM

    This article has everything. Definitely adding it to my favourites to refer back to.

    Shop A Everyday 22 May 2016 12:27 PM

    I love to try different brands and see how the textures go on my skin

    maydayismyday 22 May 2016 8:33 AM

    I love trying all different types of foundation. I have way too many and now have a few more on my wishlist. When will it end???

    Cupcake811 20 May 2016 9:14 PM

    Great articles on foundation - really helped me understand where I am going wrong!

    Simonja 20 May 2016 7:47 PM

    Enjoyed reading through these articles. Some were very helpful, things I wasn't aware of but now am.

    josella432 20 May 2016 6:17 PM

    Some good reading there! Love these types of articles, with the info gathered in one place.

    Heidi Purrs 19 May 2016 10:04 PM

    Great article... The best advice I could give anybody is to use mineral foundation. Also, make sure you use one that suits your skin type.

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