How to Find the Perfect Concealer or Foundation Shade

Advanced 20 min 15 steps 39917 views Rating: 3.6/5 Published: 2026-02-13

Recognize the difference between skin undertone and skin shade.. Examine the veins on the underside of your wrist.. Reference your jewelry collection.

Start Playback
W
Author

Steps

1

Recognize the difference between skin undertone and skin shade.

Step 1

Recognize the difference between skin undertone and skin shade.

2

Examine the veins on the underside of your wrist.

Step 2

Examine the veins on the underside of your wrist.

3

Reference your jewelry collection.

Step 3

Reference your jewelry collection.

4

Wrap a white towel around your face to examine your skin.

Step 4

Wrap a white towel around your face to examine your skin.

5

Exfoliate and moisturize your skin.

Step 5

Exfoliate and moisturize your skin.

6

Wear white and be sure to test the makeup in good lighting.

Step 6

Wear white and be sure to test the makeup in good lighting.

7

Match the undertone of your skin first.

Step 7

Match the undertone of your skin first.

8

Match the color of your face, neck and décolletage.

Step 8

Match the color of your face, neck and décolletage.

9

Try 3 different shades to compare.

Step 9

Try 3 different shades to compare.

10

Go 1-2 shades lighter than your skin tone to neutralize dark areas.

Step 10

Go 1-2 shades lighter than your skin tone to neutralize dark areas.

11

Match your foundation exactly for concealing other areas of the face.

Step 11

Match your foundation exactly for concealing other areas of the face.

12

Adjust your chosen shade to match the seasons.

Step 12

Adjust your chosen shade to match the seasons.

13

Go 1-2 shades lighter than your skin tone for highlighting.

Step 13

Go 1-2 shades lighter than your skin tone for highlighting.

14

Go 1-2 shades darker than your skin tone for contouring.

Step 14

Go 1-2 shades darker than your skin tone for contouring.

15

Address specific discolorations with color correcting concealer.

Step 15

Address specific discolorations with color correcting concealer.

View as Slideshow

Rate This Guide

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3.6/5
3

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!