I?ve received a lot of requests for more beauty basics lately, and it?s not hard to see why. We?d all like to be pros at anything we try of course, but when it comes to mastering any skill, it pays to have a good foundation (no pun intended, I swear). Today?s topic is all about finding the right foundation no matter your skin tone. Some people can stroll through the beauty aisle and find just what they need, while others have a tougher time finding the right match. No matter what though ? if you?re going to wear makeup, it?s essential that you find the best foundation to lay the groundwork.

Finding your skin tone
Your skin tone is how light or deep your shade is, which can usually be determined by how your skin reacts to the sun. If you turn into a lobster on the first sunny day of summer, you likely have fair skin. If your burn generally turns into a nice tan, you?re probably medium to medium light. And if you tan easily, your ? you guessed it ? medium. If you have darker skin, you may have a deep skin tone. But don?t just take this into account ? your undertone is another factor in determining which foundation works for you. Finding your undertone
I?ve talked about undertones before, and contrary to popular belief, knowing this can often give you a more accurate read on the types of makeup that looks best on you. That?s because undertone represents your skin color, which is something that never changes, no matter the season or your exposure to the sun. You can find out y...