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Teint Miracle Lancome
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Shiseido The Makeup Lifting Foundation I40 Natural Fair Ivory
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Shiseido The Makeup Lifting Foundation I60 Natural Deep Ivory
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Shiseido The Makeup Dual Balancing Foundation N - B20 Natural Light Beige (30ml/1oz) (KP168990)

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Clinique Perfectly Real MakeUp - #36N (30ml/1oz) (KP41862)

$55.00
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No woman can complete her makeup without applying a coat of foundation. As a woman you know what a coat of foundation is: an essential makeup accessory to smoother your skin and hide the blemishes. Makeup over a coat of foundation enhances it so that you look at your best. Every time you go out, for work or for a party, you need to make sure that your makeup is appropriate. And this is very much possible when you apply the right coat of foundation.

Choosing your foundation makeup

Consult a skin specialist for the right information on foundation types

The easiest way for you to select your foundation is to consult an expert. You maybe visit hair and makeup salons from time to time. The next time you visit, ask for the skin specialist. They should be able to evaluate your skin and let you know the type of foundation makeup that you should use. You may even consider visiting a dermatologist so that you get the information that you need.

Match foundation makeup with skin colour

The job of a foundation makeup is to create a base for the makeup by staying invisible. This means that you should buy a foundation that matches the colour of your skin. This is not a difficult job. When you research about your skin type, you will find that it will fall into one of the categories as specified by dermatologists. The foundation labels also contain the name of the skin colour type that they are meant for. It’s all about matching 2 and 2 and getting the right foundation makeup. It is said that to match the colour of your skin and that of the foundation, it is best to apply the foundation near your jawline. This is not possible when you purchase online, but once you have the information, you can always go back to online shopping and find the best prices. Indeed, you know that makeup can be prohibitely expensive in concrete shops.

Match foundation makeup with skin undertone

Perhaps the most important measure for buying a foundation makeup is your skin undertone. Skin undertones can be of different colours. Your skin undertone could in most of cases be brown, yellow or peach. The next step is obvious – you need to buy a foundation makeup with the same undertone. This is the way you can make the foundation disappear while still being there on your skin surface.

Know about your skin type

Finding out about your skin type also helps you purchase the right foundation makeup. For instance, your skin type may be normal and this means that you can afford to buy the standard foundation makeup. However, if your skin type is dry or oily, then there are specific foundation products that are meant to be applied. And you will come to know about these foundation products as you go through the product labels.

Consider the best products

There are perhaps hundreds of cosmetic product manufacturing companies in the world. Since we are talking of something as sensitive as your skin, it is always good to opt for the best known brands and their products. However, you must keep in mind that not even the best foundation may be suitable for your skin and may even cause allergies. Hence, it is important that you consult an expert and use a recommended product. This should take care of any rashes or inflammations.

Which foundation makeup for which use?

If your skin has issues with moisturizing, opting for a cream foundation makes sense. Cream foundation has more consistency and is thicker than the other types of foundations and a small amount of this foundation can create the perfect coating on the skin. It not only creates a base for makeup, but also keeps your skin hydrated for longer hours. The Scott Barnes cream foundation and similar products from Bare Escentuals are known to be good.

The most commonly used foundation is the compact foundation. You would know that this form of foundation is ideal for a quick dab and lets you hitch up your look before you step into a party. For women like you who don’t have extensive time for makeup, the compact is a fantastic product. Manufacturers like Bobbi Brown, Christian Dior or Shiseido produce some of the finest compacts that you will ever come across.

For a wider range of coverage ranging from light and silky textures to heavy makeup base, nothing beats liquid foundation. Along with compacts, liquid foundations also have a large number of users because these products are among the most versatile in this segment. Liquid foundations are available for all skin types and they offer a totally natural look to your skin. Liquid foundations from Clinique and Bourjois Matt are among the best selling in the world.

For those special events where you need more than the standard foundations, there are some special products that are highly useful. For the lightest coverage, sheer foundation is what you need. For a natural and fresh glow on your skin, choose from illuminating foundations. The other options that you have this segment are tinted moisturizers, mineral foundations and primers.

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2. Teint Miracle Lancome
  
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3. from $49
  
  from 1 store
2. Shiseido The Makeup Lifting Foundation I40 Natural Fair Ivory
  
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3. from $75
  
  from 2 stores
2. Shiseido The Makeup Lifting Foundation I60 Natural Deep Ivory
  
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3. from $53
  
  from 2 stores
2. Shiseido The Makeup Dual Balancing Foundation N - B20 Natural Light Beige (30ml/1oz) (KP168990)
  Features: An oil-free, long-lasting fluid foundation Contains an exclusive ingredient complex of hyaluronic acid & hydro-wrap vitalizing DE complex...
  
  Shiseido The Makeup Dual Balancing Foundation B20 Natural Light Beige - Shiseido
3. Store:
4. $57.00
2. Clinique Perfectly Real MakeUp - #36N (30ml/1oz) (KP41862)
  Features: Lightweight & easily smooth onto skin Developed with patent micro-mirrored technology Optically resurfaces skin to even out complexion...
  
  Clinique Perfectly Real MakeUp 36N - Clinique
3. Store:
4. $55.00
2. Clinique Perfectly Real MakeUp 28N
  
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3. from $51
  
  from 2 stores
2. Clinique Perfectly Real MakeUp - #02P (30ml/1oz) (KP41858)
  Features: Lightweight & easily smooth onto skin Developed with patent micro-mirrored technology Optically resurfaces skin to even out complexion...
  
  Clinique Perfectly Real MakeUp 02P - Clinique
3. Store:
4. $53.00
2. Clinique Perfectly Real Compact MakeUp - #136N (12g/0.42oz)
  Features: Lightweight, silky, oil-free formula Gives an optimal, even skin tone Fine texture that easily blends into skin Provides a natural,...
  
  Clinique Perfectly Real Compact MakeUp 136N - Clinique
3. Store:
4. $56.00
2. Clinique Perfectly Real Compact MakeUp - #110P (12g/0.42oz)
  Features: Lightweight, silky, oil-free formula Gives an optimal, even skin tone Fine texture that easily blends into skin Provides a natural,...
  
  Clinique Perfectly Real Compact MakeUp 110P - Clinique
3. Store:
4. $55.00
2. Chanel Mat Lumiere Long Lasting Luminous Matte Fluid Makeup SPF15 - # 42 Petale (30ml/1oz) (KP74964)
  Features: Silky & comfortable texture that blends delicately into skin Fine, porous & spherical particles of silica powder gives semi-matte finish...
  
  Chanel Mat Lumiere Long Lasting Luminous Matte Fluid Makeup 42 Petale - Chanel
3. Store:
4. $94.00
2. By Terry Teint Terrybly Soleil Bronzing Flawless Compact Foundation SPF 15 - # 100 Summer Nude (5.5g/0.19oz) (KP134303)
  Features: A revolutionary bronzing & firming compact foundation Developed with TAN Densiliss® Technology Formulated with Voluform TM to offer...
  
  By Terry Teint Terrybly Soleil Bronzing Flawless Compact Foundation SPF 15 - By Terry
3. Store:
4. $136.00
2. Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Colour - Heather Pink 3.6g
  
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3. from $42.50
  
  from 2 stores
2. Helena Rubinstein Color Clone Subli Mat Perfect Matte Complexion Creator SPF 12 30ml
  
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3. from $89
  
  from 1 store
2. Chanel Le Blanc Light Revealing Whitening Fluid Foundation SPF 30
  
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3. from $91
  
  from 1 store
2. Christian Dior Pore Minimizer Skin Refining Matte Primer - # 001 (30ml/1oz) (KP170146)
  Features: An advanced skin refining primer Features a weightless, ultra-fine texture that blends easily with skin Helps visibly reduce pores,...
  
  Christian Dior Pore Minimizer Skin Refining Matte Primer - Christian Dior
3. Store:
4. $65.00
2. Guerlain Meteorites Perles Light Diffusing Perfecting Primer (30ml/1oz) (KP53998)
  Features: Contains magical light-reflecting pearls in a cool gel content Instantly transform into an illuminating base on skin Offers immediate...
  
  Guerlain Meteorites Perles Light Diffusing Perfecting Primer 30ml - Guerlain
3. Store:
4. $88.00
2. Shu Uemura LightBulb Fluid Foundation & Sponge
  
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3. from $92
  
  from 1 store
2. Christian Dior Capture Totale Radiance Restoring Serum Foundation SPF15 - # 040 Honey Beige (30ml/1oz) (KP119906)
  Features: Formulated with new Longoza-Cellular Complex to improve noticeable signs of aging Makes skin glow from its very heart to surface...
  
  Christian Dior Capture Totale Radiance Restoring Serum Foundation SPF15 - 40 Honey Beige 30ml - Christian Dior
3. Store:
4. $129.00
2. Helena Rubinstein Color Clone Hydra 24H Nude Finish Foundation SPF 15 - # 22 Rose Apricot (30ml/1oz) (KP118923)
  Features: A technologically advanced liquid makeup Unique Color Clone pigments give tone-on-tone color Encapsulated Hyaluronic Acid & Lipidure...
  
  Helena Rubinstein Color Clone Hydra 24H Nude Finish Foundation SPF 15 - Rose Apricot 30ml - Helena Rubinstein
3. Store:
4. $44.00
2. Cle De Peau Silky Cream Foundation I SPF 23 - # O20 (25ml/1oz) (KP131669)
  Features: A luxurious yet ultra-light cream makeup Combines incredible moisturizing benefits with light-diffusing technology Revitalizing Moisture...
  
  Cle De Peau Silky Cream Foundation I SPF 23 - # O20 25ml - Cle De Peau
3. Store:
4. $227.00
2. Clarins Everlasting Compact Foundation SPF 15 - # 112 Amber (10g/0.35oz) (KP140131)
  Features: A high-performance protective compact foundation Features a superb-fine, supple, wet & dry texture Covers fine lines & small...
  
  Clarins Everlasting Compact Foundation SPF 15 - 112 Amber 10g - Clarins
3. Store:
4. $61.00
2. Make Up For Ever Full Cover Extreme Camouflage Cream Waterproof 15ml
  
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3. from $43.50
  
  from 2 stores
2. Bobbi Brown Moisture Rich Foundation SPF15 - #3.25 Cool Beige (30ml/1oz) (KP101280)
  Features: A natural, moisturizing hydrating foundation With skin-quenching formula, ensures medium coverage SPF15 offers optimal protection against...
  
  Bobbi Brown Moisture Rich Foundation SPF15 - 3.25 Cool Beige - Bobbi Brown
3. Store:
4. $92.00
2. Korres Ginger & Vitamins Lightweight Foundation SPF 10 - # LF6 (40ml/1.35oz) (KP116598)
  Features: A weightless, water-based foundation Provides smooth application & easy to blend Offers medium coverage & SPF10 protection Enriched with...
  
  Korres Ginger & Vitamins Lightweight Foundation SPF 10 - Korres
3. Store:
4. $20.00
2. Christian Dior Capture Totale Radiance Restoring Serum Foundation SPF15 - # 033 Beige Abricot (30ml/1oz) (KP124424)
  Features: Formulated with new Longoza-Cellular Complex to improve noticeable signs of aging Makes skin glow from its very heart to surface...
  
  Christian Dior Capture Totale Radiance Restoring Serum Foundation SPF15 - 33 Beige Abricot 30ml - Christian Dior
3. Store:
4. $98.00
2. Chanel Perfection Lumiere Long Wear Flawless Fluid Make Up SPF 10 - # 20 Beige (30ml/1oz) (KP142024)
  Features: A groundbreaking, oil-free fluid foundation With a weightless texture that glides on seamlessly Formulated with Perfect Skin Affinity...
  
  Chanel Perfection Lumiere Long Wear Flawless Fluid Make Up SPF 10 - 20 Beige 30ml - Chanel
3. Store:
4. $105.00
2. Christian Dior Diorskin Nude Skin Glowing Makeup SPF 15 - # 031 Sand (30ml/1oz) (KP152172)
  Features: A nourishing fluid foundation Formulated with 100% natural active ingredients & exclusive natural floral water Delivers optimal moisture...
  
  Christian Dior Diorskin Nude Skin Glowing Makeup SPF 15 - 031 Sand 30ml - Christian Dior
3. Store:
4. $86.00
2. Chanel Perfection Lumiere Long Wear Flawless Fluid Make Up SPF 10 - # 44 Beige Amber (30ml/1oz) (KP136956)
  Features: A groundbreaking, oil-free fluid foundation With a weightless texture that glides on seamlessly Formulated with Perfect Skin Affinity...
  
  Chanel Perfection Lumiere Long Wear Flawless Fluid Make Up SPF 10 - 44 Beige Amber 30ml - Chanel
3. Store:
4. $109.00
2. Clinique Perfectly Real Compact MakeUp
  
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3. from $57
  
  from 1 store
2. Givenchy Doctor White Sheer Light Compact Foundation SPF 30 Refillable
  
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3. from $81
  
  from 1 store
2. Yves Saint Laurent Teint Resist Long Wear Transfer Resistant Foundation SPF10 (Oil Free) - #10 Cannelle (30ml/1oz) (KP104074)
  Features: Extra sheer & comfortable makeup Coloring resistant & long wearing Hides pores, lines & minor imperfections Offers basic protection from...
  
  Yves Saint Laurent Teint Resist Long Wear Transfer Resistant Foundation SPF10 - 10 Cannelle 30ml - Yves Saint Laurent
3. Store:
4. $96.00
2. SK II Cellumination Essence In Foundation with Case - #330 (10.5g/0.35oz) (KP102502)
  Features: Combines makeup & skin care in one Nourishes skin to promote well being Delivers a translucent & radiant finish Erases signs of fatigue &...
  
  SK II Cellumination Essence In Foundation with Case - 330 10.5g - SK-II
3. Store:
4. $162.00
2. SK II Cellumination Essence In Foundation with Case - #320 (10.5g/0.35oz) (KP102501)
  Features: Combines makeup & skin care in one Nourishes skin to promote well being Delivers a translucent & radiant finish Erases signs of fatigue &...
  
  SK II Cellumination Essence In Foundation with Case - 320 10.5g - SK-II
3. Store:
4. $158.00
2. SK II Cellumination Essence In Foundation with Case - #310 (10.5g/0.35oz) (KP102500)
  Features: Combines makeup & skin care in one Nourishes skin to promote well being Delivers a translucent & radiant finish Erases signs of fatigue &...
  
  SK II Cellumination Essence In Foundation with Case - 310 10.5g - SK-II
3. Store:
4. $162.00
2. SK II Cellumination Essence In Foundation with Case - #220 (10.5g/0.35oz) (KP102499)
  Features: Combines makeup & skin care in one Nourishes skin to promote well being Delivers a translucent & radiant finish Erases signs of fatigue &...
  
  SK II Cellumination Essence In Foundation with Case - 220 10.5g - SK-II
3. Store:
4. $162.00
2. Sisley Skinleya Anti Aging Lift Foundation - 40 Natural Glow 30ml
  
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3. from $176
  
  from 2 stores
2. Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Matte SPF15 Foundation - Medium Deep (6g/0.21oz) (KP97541)
  Features: An active mineral foundation that gives a shine-free coverage Infused with extraordinary skin-renewing properties Reduces enlarged pores...
  
  Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Matte Foundation SPF15 - Medium Deep 6g - Bare Escentuals
3. Store:
4. $49.00
2. Elizabeth Arden Intervene Makeup SPF 15 - 08 Soft Bisque 30ml
  
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3. from $45
  
  from 2 stores
2. Yves Saint Laurent Perfect Touch Radiant Brush Foundation - # 03 Opal (40ml/1.3oz) (KP58809)
  Features: First ever foundation that gives a professional makeup artist finish Contains unique Baby Skin complex for optimal hydration level...
  
  Yves Saint Laurent Perfect Touch Radiant Brush Foundation - 03 Opal - Yves Saint Laurent
3. Store:
4. $93.00
2. Guerlain Parure Gold Rejuvenating Gold Radiance Foundation SPF 15 - # 13 Rose Naturel (30ml/1oz) (KP96002)
  Features: Uniquely contains 2-sided radiant pigment Opaque side aims at imperfections & dull area While golden side reflects light from all...
  
  Guerlain Parure Gold Rejuvenating Gold Radiance Foundation SPF 15 - 13 Rose Naturel - Guerlain
3. Store:
4. $118.00