When you want a new foundation, finding your way through the immensity of the shops’ offers is sometimes a real obstacle course. It must be said that between one brand and another certain nuances change completely. Not to mention the industrial lighting of specialized shops… In short, it’s a cocktail of bad conditions to be able to find the perfect shade. But if there’s one thing not to do when undertaking this type of research, is to apply the tester to your hand. For what ? Simply because it is counterproductive!
The hand: a bad indicator
In winter as in summer there can be notable differences in tanning between some parts of the body such as the hand and face. If we think about applying sunscreen on our face, we don’t always have the same reflex when it comes to the ends of our limbs (even though they are very often exposed). Result? Sometimes you notice big differences in your tan. A problem when it comes to finding the shade of foundation that can match that of your face.
If the hand doesn’t work, what about the inside of the wrist? Unfortunately this technique doesn’t work either more since this area is generally much lighter than the face because it is rarely in contact with the sun’s rays.
But how can you avoid making mistakes?
Foundation is one of the most expensive beauty products sold in cosmetic stores. So don’t make any mistakes. To avoid the misstep, you can adopt a technique well known to makeup artists: test the product on the area between jaw and neck. Far from the mucous membranes, this strategic position allows you to avoid any risk to your health.
If you have difficulty doing it yourself and are still afraid of bacterial contamination, ask a salesperson or makeup artist who works at your favorite boutique to do it for you. The latter has all the tools to disinfect the formula and apply it to this specific area of the skin in complete safety (including the use of small disposable brushes and disinfectant).
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Photo credits in the article: @Lalezarfa.
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Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
