How do I choose the right foundation and concealer shade online?

[tatianamay]

I’ve never really used makeup by the way; like actually wear it for a few hours. I did buy the foundation and concealer, but bought the wrong shade 😭

[MotorcycleMan]

It's going to be difficult to shop for anything by color online. The reason is that the color can look different in different kinds of lighting. The color can look different depending on the camera settings. The color can look different with the type of file used and the editing and the color can look different on different monitors. With all those variable, there is no way you are going to be viewing an accurate representation of that particular shade. The best route would be to take a look at it in person, and once you know the colors you want you can order them online.

[have_a_good_day]

www.maybelline.co.za/virtual-try-on

There you go, my homie 🤗

[tatianamay]

Awwww, thank you! But I’ve decided not to wear makeup for a few years haha. But thank you very much 🥰🤗

[have_a_good_day]

You don't need it anyway because you have awesome skintone 🤙

[tatianamay]

Awww you’re so sweet, thanks 😭❤️

[Tiptoetamm]

You want one shade lighter buy the 2 colors you think will work if it's too dark add some facial moisturizer will lighten the shade

[tatianamay]

Oh, thank you! I'll try that =)

[Tiptoetamm]

Your welcome hon

[tatianamay]

<3 =)

[pink_and_inlove]

Maybe try the live try ons on your phone I’m not sure if Sephora has them

[tatianamay]

I tried that lol, that's how i chose the previous wrong shade.. I bought ivory, it suits the color of my hands, but not my face

[pink_and_inlove]

In person is the best

[tatianamay]

yeah lol, but we're on full lockdown here...

[pink_and_inlove]

How about you try looking up the shades to see which model has your skin tone?

[tatianamay]

That's a great idea, thank you, I'll try that =)

[pink_and_inlove]

No problem

[tatianamay]

<3 =)

[ohshee]

Well I don't know anything about makeup but you have the type of face where you do not need any make-up whatsoever okay that's just the way I feel so now we know the girls like makeup and they like to dress up and they like to look the way they want to look and I think that's great. So even now I have to tell you I know nothing about makeup LOL back at you very smart and you will figure it out and when you do it will be beautiful

[hahahmm]

For best results buy in person. Once you get the right shade from a local store you'll know the exact name/code number to get for the same brand. Don't buy online from anywhere that isn't a well known & trusted makeup supplier. Don't trust amazon - they let people sell USED/fake/repackaged stuff all the time.

[Mynameisbobby]

I don't care for make up myself. You look great just the way you are!

[tatianamay]

Thank you lol <3

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I could be wrong but possibly someone who knows cosmetologist may be able to help you out they are very skilled and they could be a hairstylist too that knows all about makeup

[Archerer]

You don't, you should stay away from foundation and concealer at all cost

[hahahmm]

Well, less is more but lot of females are addicted to wearing makeup.

[tatianamay]

I haven’t even worn all those stuff even once 😂 A lot of girls seem to use that, so I just wanna try that, I guess

[Archerer]

It's a slippery slope!

[tatianamay]

Well, maybe you’re right. Maybe I’ll stay away from the makeup stuff for like a few years… I don’t want to ruin my skin. My skin’s pretty sensitive, sooo

[hahahmm]

@tatianamay don't try to make yourself look older or to make your skin look 'perfect'. My advice.

[tatianamay]

lol okayyy, thanks.. I don’t want to make myself look older lol. I just.. I don’t know. My best friend wears makeup and I see all girls my age wearing makeup and stuff, but yeah, my skin isn’t like smooth, and I don’t have acne currently lol, so I’m good, I guess. But yup, I’ll take your advice! Thanks 😊

[Archerer]

:) I wish my daughter listened so easily! lol Nothing wrong with a little make up like eye liner and mascara, even some eye shadow and lipstick on special occasions, but foundation is like a mask, and yes, bad for your sensitive skin

[tatianamay]

lol, haha, my parents are against me wearing heavy makeup too 😂 and I really don’t want to ruin my skin at a young age yk? My skin is very very sensitive and I don’t want acne breakouts or anything after using makeup lol. Maybe eye-liner, mascara and a little lip gloss is fine, I guess lol

[tatianamay]

I’ve never worn foundation/concealer tho. I kind of bought the wrong shade and never bothered to buy the right shade again 😂

[Archerer]

Well that is very wise of you, because a lot of girls will wear make up even though they know it's bad for their skin and can make things a lot worse for them over all, but they want immediate results and never think about their future, it's always now now now, and then eye rolls and oh my goooooods if you try to tell them otherwise

[tatianamay]

lol yup, maybe I’ll try concentrating on taking care of my skin now!

[JennBITx]

I actually went to the mall and sat in the makeup chair, so one of the makeup artists could help. Made it so much easier

[cute_kitty12]

Either don't buy it online, or find a shade that matches your skin tone at like a beauty store and then try and get the exact or close to the exact same shade

[Blxmfanedea]

First of all you need to know your skin undertone If you have foundations and concealers that you have used before, you can find the shades in other brands with them tere are some sites for that.

[Wise4myage]

I like the no makeup idea much more.

[tatianamay]

lol, thank you, but all of my friends wear makeup lol... they were kind of surprised when I told them that I dont wear makeup

[Wise4myage]

You have a natural look, so I don't think you need any makeup.

[tatianamay]

Lol, thank you =)

[Wise4myage]

You're welcome Tatiana. :)

[Tstrbrainer]

Trust me, you don't badly need makeup.

[tatianamay]

lol, thanks, but I’d look better with makeup right? All of my friends wear makeup and stuff lol. I don’t wear that. I only wear mascara and lipgloss… sometimes I don’t even wear that

[Tstrbrainer]

Probably, makeup would make you look more attractive, but for normal days your mascara and lip gloss is enough.

[Tstrbrainer]

Being a guy, I'd rather see a woman more naturally rather than covered with makeup.

My opinion only. Others may disagree

[tatianamay]

lol, thank you 😊

[Marhaban-1]

Just buy the same make as the one you buy in shops

[Adogdog]

I don't know if you need makeup. LOL

[UnknownGagsUser]

It’s hard to pick out without trying really..

[jeremy_09]

Watch all those videos girls do about makeup.

[ChefPapiChulo]

looks like you need a lot of make up