Finding the right foundation is an art, especially under the sun of Dakar. Therefore, you need a product that lasts, mattifies, unifies, without a cakey effect..
Whether you're a beginner or a makeup addict, this guide helps you choose the ideal foundation for your skin, suited to the seasons and your preferences..
PS: find a list of recommended foundations at the bottom of the article.
According to your skin type
Here, it's not at all a matter of skin tone but rather a matter of texture.
- You have combination to oily skin?
Your face (or just your T-zone) is shiny, your pores are visible, or you have blackheads? Your skin is combination to oily. You need a mattifying, oil-free foundation, in short, something to counteract your excess sebum production..
- You have dry skin?
Your face feels tight after a shower, drying out quickly no matter how much cream you apply? Your skin is dry. You need a hydrating texture, forget matte, it will only enhance the feeling of tightness. Opt for luminous finishes to enhance your skin..
For everything else, you can choose the texture you want according to your preferences, it's just how you like it !!!
According to your undertones
It’s THE key to prevent your foundation from turning gray on the skin.
To determine your undertone, there are two methods :
- Vein test
If your veins appear green, your undertone is warmd.
On the contrary, if they appear blue, your undertone is cool.
If it's the in-between, your undertone is neutral
- Jewelry Test :
If gold looks better on you, your undertone is warm.
If it's money, your undertone is cold.
If you find that both suit you equally, your undertone is neutral.
According to the season
The reason the foundation you choose is never suitable is that you don't take the climate into account. !
It is the first factor to consider when buying a foundation.
First of all, it’s important to know that our complexion changes with the seasons (for example, we can gain one to two shades in the summer). Therefore, what I suggest is to have two foundations on hand, one for winter and the other for summer. This way, there will be no more issues with texture or even shade..
Regarding textures, there are 4 types of foundation :
- High coverage foundations
- Medium coverage buildable foundations
- Light coverage foundations (CC cream or BB cream))
- Tinted fluids (skin-like, very little coverage)
In winter, you can choose the texture you like (except for high coverage, which I do not recommend for dry and/or atopic skin).
On the other hand, in summer, the issue that arises is the heaviness of the product. Therefore, to avoid feeling like you've had plaster put on your face, opt for very light textures: CC creams, BB creams, or tinted fluids..
PS: If you have imperfections, avoid tinted fluids, they barely conceal anything..
For dark circles, the hack is to choose a foundation in your summer shade. Choose a medium buildable coverage foundation and mix it, in winter, with your concealer to lighten it and get closer to your winter shade..
In conclusion, a perfect foundation is more than just a product: it’s a match with your skin, your lifestyle, your environment. At MakeupVerse, we help every Senegalese woman find her unique beauty, with products tailored to the realities on the ground..
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List of recommendations :
- Combination to oily skin
- High coverage : Avour Superstay ; Adventure Superstay ; Fit me matte+poreless (blue) ; LA girl pro.matte ;
- Tinted fluid : Maybelline skin tint ;
- Dry skin
- High coverage : Avour best skin ; Fit me dewy+smooth (purple) ; LA girl pro.coverage ;
- Tinted fluid : Maybelline skin tint ;