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Once you've determined your undertone, you'll be able to narrow down the number of foundations that work with your skin. Most companies label their shades with "C" for cool, "W" for warm, and "N" for neutral undertones. If there's no label, shades for cool undertones will have a pinkish hue and shades for warm undertones will have a yellowish hue.
For dry skin, opt for a light coverage, moisturizing foundation.
Try CoverGirl's Tone Rehab from Amazon for $11.55.
For oily skin, opt for a more medium to full coverage, matte foundation.
Try L'Oreal's Infallible Pro-Matte from Amazon for $9.61.
If you have combination skin, then you'll have to test out a few more samples to figure out which one's best for you. Read here for more tips on selecting foundations based on your skin type.
Obviously, these charts suggest a large number of products, which is daunting for anyone, not to mention someone who's just starting out.
While these won't work for every skin type, make sure you have a facial cleanser from Amazon for $10.43, an exfoliator or scrub for $4.87, and a moisturizer for $18.95. Once you're comfortable with this routine, add in serums $13.95, and eye gels $15.95.
If you'd like to use a blending sponge, try this top-rated beauty blender dupe from Amazon for $7.97.
Baby shampoo works wonders.
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If you have dark circles under your eyes, a peach concealer usually does the trick. For red blemishes, use a green concealer to neutralize the color. And if you have darker or purplish tones, apply a yellow concealer to even it out.
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Instructions here.
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By letting the cap screw further down, you'll be able to access the bottom drops of your foundation bottle.