Foundation Matching Fail

[brittbritt08]

What’s the best way to matching your foundation to your complexion? I’m having the hardest time matching the right color foundation for my skin complexion. I have like a yellow undertone. When I go to Sephora to get match it seems like the colors they find are too light for me. It seems fine in the store but when I go out in public it looks horrible especially when I take a picture with the flash on. I was told at one store through my color IQ for Fenty Beauty I was a 330 then I went to another store an associate said I was a 360. They were both around the same season.

[Yellowbeanz]

Same problem here was matched with 360. It's too light really need to return for a shade that fits my complexion Asap!!

[toofaced]

Hi gorgeous!

Happy to help. For foundation, lighting is everything. We recommend swatching 3 shades on your jawline (makeup free!) and taking a quick look at them outside. Whichever color disappears is the winner. 

xoxo

[fieldsofclover]

Be sure to test shades on your jawline to get the best match. Also, if the store has an outdoor entrance go with the SA to a corner by the front windows to check it in natural light.

[brittbritt08]

Ok thanks so much! What setting powder or setting spray do you recommend?

[fieldsofclover]

I like Too Faced Hangover 3-in-1 or Cover FX Mattifying setting sprays... for powder without flashback, right now I only trust Laura Mercier Translucent Powder (some of her others do flash, but that one doesn't).

[fieldsofclover]

Flashback (on camera) is a separate issue from foundation shade, too. Match foundation in natural light, then make sure you're setting it with a powder or spray that doesn't generate flashback.

[Anonymous]

I would suggest having them match you and getting samples of a few shades

[brittbritt08]

Ok thanks!

[fieldsofclover]

Yes exactly, they should be willing to give you a couple little sample pots so you can compare two different shades or formulas at home.