Ace of Base

Getting foundation right can be tricky - obviously there's the issue of choosing the right color for you, figuring out what kind you need to best suit your skin type, applying it properly...the list goes on and on. Spend a little time in the makeup aisle of a Target, Walmart, CVS - wherever you prefer to shop - and check out what your options are. If you have the money to spend on a professional consultation, any Sephora beauty consultant or department store makeup counter can recommend foundation to match your skin tone and type. Prescriptives (available in department stores) can even custom blend a foundation just for you. But if you don't have $30-$50 to drop on foundation alone, most drug store brands provide great coverage and are really affordable. Right now I'm using Dream Liquid Mousse by Maybelline and it does a great job of evening out my complexion and covering blemishes. I always go with a lighter foundation during the spring and summer, so my skin can breathe and I'm not sweating underneath a thick layer of makeup. Use foundation sparingly when it's hot out, and really take the time to blend so that you don't get that unsightly line you see on so many girls that stops at the jawline where they stopped blending. Look closely. Is your face a totally different color than your neck? You're not blending enough, and you may also be wearing a shade or two darker than you should be. You want your foundation to match your skin as closely as possible - too dark can make you look dirty and too light can make you look grayish or ashy. If you're going for a tanner look, use a powder bronzer on top of your foundation, NOT a darker foundation. Liquid foundations go on well with foundation brushes, but I prefer to just use a makeup sponge - just don't forget to toss it after a week of use.