What is the best foundation for Asian skin?
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Question: What is the best foundation for Asian skin?
Answer: Asian skin can be tricky. You want to stay away from
pinkish shades and stick to a yellow base. Your best bet is to go
to a large department store that stocks dozens of brands and
shades (like Sephora) and test out different colors with the help
of a salesperson. The trick to testing foundation is to stand near
a window to view the shade in natural light. Otherwise, you might
try custom blending. Several department stores offer this.
The makeup artist will blend the perfect formula for you (keep in mind you may need a different shade for summer and one for winter).
Some great brands to try: Prescriptives makes 500 shades so chances are you'll find your perfect fit. Also Shu Uemura and Shisheido are two Asian-based companies that cater to Asian skin.
pinkish shades and stick to a yellow base. Your best bet is to go
to a large department store that stocks dozens of brands and
shades (like Sephora) and test out different colors with the help
of a salesperson. The trick to testing foundation is to stand near
a window to view the shade in natural light. Otherwise, you might
try custom blending. Several department stores offer this.
The makeup artist will blend the perfect formula for you (keep in mind you may need a different shade for summer and one for winter).
Some great brands to try: Prescriptives makes 500 shades so chances are you'll find your perfect fit. Also Shu Uemura and Shisheido are two Asian-based companies that cater to Asian skin.
