Did you end up with a darker shade of foundation from one of your online shopping whims? Using the wrong shade will not do you any favours unless you know how to make it work. With these nifty hacks, you can make even a darker shade of foundation light so that it suits your skin and looks natural AF. Here’s how to do it!
Hacks To Make Foundation Lighter So That It Matches Your Skin Tone
Moisturiser Fix
Adding a bit of moisturiser to the foundation, on the back of your hand will sheer out the shade. The skincare product will not only make the shade lighter, but it will also make the formula less cakey and more lightweight. This hack is great for lightening the foundation for a more natural finish.
Add Highlighter
Mixing a liquid highlighter with a foundation that is too dark for you is the ticket to glowing goddess-like skin. Choose a cool-toned liquid highlighter or illuminator to mix with the foundation on the back of your hand. You can use a pale gold, silver, or pink shade of highlighter.
Sculpting Goals
You will never find a better shade to contour and bronze your skin with than buying a shade of foundation that is slightly darker for you. Blend it along the hairline, beneath the cheekbones, on the sides of your nose, and in the crease of your lids.
Summer Time
Save the darker foundation for the summer season as that’s when you usually tan and become a shade or two darker yourself. During that time, this seemingly wrong shade of foundation might just work for your tanned skin tone.
Light & Dark
Fix the darker shade of foundation by mixing it with a lighter shade of foundation on the back of your hand and then apply it. Makeup artists have been using this hack for decades. You can even use a lighter shade of concealer to lighten up the dark shade of your foundation.
Sponge Appeal
Usually, a brush or your bare fingers are preferred to get maximum coverage from a foundation, but since the shade is too dark, using a makeup sponge to get a lighter and smoother application is ideal. Dampen your sponge and blend the foundation all over your face and neck for light coverage and use a white setting powder after.
Try these makeup hacks to make darker shades of foundation lighter to match your complexion and you will be able to use the product like a total pro…instead of stuffing it at the back of your vanity kit.
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