How to Choose the Perfect Foundation Shade and Texture

A thin film of foundation insulates the skin and protects it from the damage, dust and smoke from the atmosphere. Beside pigments they have added benefits like: soothing substances, vitamins, moisturizer, sun protection or even anti wrinkle creams.

With the big variety that's available in color and texture, it seems to be the impossible to choose. But remember - foundation is a base of the makeup, that it will influence the whole look.
Don't use it to darken your complexion's tone - it's meant to hide the imperfections and give the face an even base.

When looking for the right shade, you should choose a tone or semi-tone lighter then your skin. Don't try foundation on your forearm, because the skin is different then your complexion.
To be sure you choose right, apply a little to the base of you neck and blend, or directly to your face - then go and check it out in natural light. If it blends into your skin, then you've found your shade.
If can't find none that match perfectly, opt for mixing 2 shades together:
one shade lighter and one darker that your skin color.