What other foundations shades are equivalent to the Maybelline Fit Me 220?

The Dupes

• KVD VEGAN BEAUTY Lock-It Foundation “Medium 54 Neutral” ($37) (Source: Pinterest) Buy at AMAZON or SEPHORA.
• NARS Sheer Glow Foundation “Stromboli” ($47) (Source: http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/) Buy at AMAZON or NARS.
• HUDA BEAUTY #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation “320G Tres Leches” ($40)

How do I find the right shade of dark foundation?

Match each foundation to the depth of your skin complexion, or how light or dark it is. Then, choose 3 shades that are all the same depth, but pick one that has warm undertones, one that has cool undertones, and one that’s neutral.

How do I know my skin tone for foundation?

Take a good look at the veins on your wrist under natural light for an easy way to determine your undertone. If your veins look green, it is likely you have warm undertones; if they are blue/purple, you have cool undertones. If they appear blue/green or match your skin colour, you most likely have neutral undertones.

How do I know my skin shade?

In natural light, check the appearance of your veins beneath your skin.

1. If your veins appear blue or purple, you have a cool skin tone.
2. If your veins look green or a greenish blue, you have a warm skin tone.
3. If you can’t tell whether or not your veins are green or blue, you probably have a neutral skin tone.

Is it better to go a shade lighter or darker with foundation?

Torn between a lighter or darker foundation shade? If you can’t decide, we recommend always going for the lighter shade. It’s much easier to create a darker-looking complexion with the help of bronzer and face powder than it is it to lighten up a darker hue!

How do I know what my undertone is black?

There are several ways to determine undertones. A popular method is to look at the color of one’s veins on the wrist; if they appear green, the skin’s undertone is golden or yellow, hence warm. If the veins instead appear blue, the skin’s undertone is pink or blue, hence cool.

Is Maybelline Fit Me matte+poreless the perfect foundation for your skin tone?

Similarly, applying a warm foundation on a cool toned skin will make you look an unnatural shade of yellow or orange, and can even make you look like you are sick. With 18 unique foundation shades made to fit diverse Indian skin tones, the Maybelline Fit Me Matte+Poreless ensures a perfect match for every undertone.

How to choose the right foundation shade for your skin?

If you think only knowing how light or dark your skin tone is will help you get the right foundation shade for a flawless makeup base, think again. Your foundation shade does not just depend on your skin’s colour, it relies heavily on your skin’s undertones as well.

What happens if you wear a warm or cool foundation?

If you’re someone with a warm undertone and you use a cool toned foundation, your face will look ashy as it won’t blend naturally with your hue. Similarly, applying a warm foundation on a cool toned skin will make you look an unnatural shade of yellow or orange, and can even make you look like you are sick.

What are undertones in makeup?

Undertones are the colours that are underneath your skin. They impart an overall hue to the skin. You might have the exact same skin colour as your friend, but you could have a completely different undertone. Unlike skin colours, undertones do not change with seasons.