Identify Your Skin Type

The first thing to know is what kind of skin you have.

Oily Skin

•  You likely have oily skin if your face gets shiny during the day.

Dry Skin

•   If your skin feels tight or gets flaky, it's probably dry.

Combination Skin

• A mix of oily and dry areas. Usually, the T-zone is oily, while the cheeks are dry.

Normal Skin

•  Not too oily or dry. It's the "Goldilocks" of skin types.

Choose Your Coverage Level

Coverage is how much the foundation hides your skin's natural features.

Sheer/Light

•  Best for skin with fewer blemishes.
•  It offers a more natural look.

Medium

•   Good if you have some imperfections you want to cover.

Full

•   This is heavy-duty coverage.
• It's useful for significant imperfections or discoloration.

Decide on the Finish

• The finish is about how shiny or matte the foundation will look.

Matte

•   Makes your skin look less shiny.
•  Suitable for oily skin.

Dewy/Luminous

•   Makes your skin look glowing.
• Suitable for dry skin.

Satin

•   It gives a middle-ground finish that's neither too matte nor too shiny.

For Oily Skin

You'll need a foundation to keep the shine in check if you have oily skin.

Go Oil-Free

• Look for foundations that say "oil-free" or "water-based.".

Pick Matte or Semi-Matte

•  These finishes are less shiny, which helps control oil.

For Dry Skin

Dry skin needs extra care, and the proper foundation can provide that.

Look for Hydrating Formulas

•  Words like "dewy" or "hydrating" are your friends here.

Check Ingredients

•  Glycerin and hyaluronic acid are suitable for moisture.

For Combination Skin

Here, you might actually use more than one type of foundation.

Two-for-One

• Consider a matte foundation for the oily T-zone and a hydrating one for dry areas like cheeks.

For Normal Skin

If you have normal skin, you have the freedom to experiment.

Try Different Types

•  Feel free to explore various formulations and finishes.