Consider these things when choosing a foundation:

• Skin Type - Choose a foundation formulation appropriate to your skin type

• Coverage - How much coverage to you need or want?

• Color - With a makeup-free face, examine your skin tone in natural light and then at a reliable beauty counter, get some input from a consultant. Test the color on your jaw and in natural light. The color should blend and disappear into your own skin tone.

The right foundation balances your skin tone and instantly makes your face come alive. But applying a formula that's too light or dark for your complexion is a major faux pas. To counteract this common beauty blunder, you need to know what shade is right for your skin color. Start by testing the base or foundation color by applying a thin line of color to the jaw line. This way, you can compare the color to the skin on the face as well as the neck to avoid any obvious, unnatural differences.

The end result: the color should blend perfectly with your skin tone. When the seasons change, it's best to switch the color and texture of your foundation accordingly. During warmer weather, forgo the foundation and try tinted moisturizer - a lightweight, more breathable formula that keeps skin fresh and fabulous no matter how high the levels of heat or humidity.

Different Types of Foundation:

Liquid:

Skin Type: normal and combination

Objective: smooth satiny finish with sheer to medium coverage

How to Apply:  small dabs or strokes blending a little at a time

Tools:  foundation brush or sponge  * a damp sponge will increase sheerness

Cream

Skin Type: dry skin or climate situation with no humidity

Objective: smooth dewy finish with medium coverage

How to Apply:  beginning central to the face dot a little at a time with a damp sponge

Tools:  latex free sponge

Stick

Skin Type: oily or combination skin or as a concealer

Objective: matte more opaque finish

How to Apply:  using finger pads, patting for spot coverage or brush for all over even tone

Tools:  stick itself, brush  and/or very clean finger pads

Powder

Skin Type: all (except super dry skin)

Objective: matte finish, considered easiest to apply

How to Apply:  using light hand, central start smooth outward, i.e. bridge of nose and outward across cheeks etc.

Tools:  large powder brush

Tinted Moisturizer

Skin Type: normal to dry

Objective: natural, glowing finish

How to Apply:  gently massage into face to meet desired needs, if SPF give even coverage

Tools:  clean fingers

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