Your ultimate guide to foundation
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.
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100 Member Comments
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.
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Can anyone help me find my nc shade?...this is my picture without any make up
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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.
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They discontinue some too, which is a shame, but fun to look around and fin one that suits
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So many lovely shades, textures and types now, it's great to have the choice and variety
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Great list of questions and answers!
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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.
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I think I will need to add this to my favourites, a good reference guide.
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I got so much advice from these above links before purchasing new foundation recently actually.
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Very interesting article. Love reading things like these. Beauty heaven has some really great informative articles. great guide
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All fabulous! The ultimate guide to foundation is just great!
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how about finding the right shade of makeup?
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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.
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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.
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This article has everything. Definitely adding it to my favourites to refer back to.
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I love to try different brands and see how the textures go on my skin
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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???
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Great articles on foundation - really helped me understand where I am going wrong!
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Enjoyed reading through these articles. Some were very helpful, things I wasn't aware of but now am.
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Some good reading there! Love these types of articles, with the info gathered in one place.
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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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Foundation tip- for a full coverage look use fingers, for medium coverage use a brush and for a more natural finish use a beauty blender or the real techniques miracle complexion sponge
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