Can't find the perfect shade. Should I go a shade darker or a shade lighter??

**asiangrace86** · 11-02-2009, 12:35 PM

Hi there!

I use Maybelline liquid foundation and I am having trouble finding a perfect shade for me. I am Korean and have olive tone skin. I only use Maybelline because it's the only product I haven't had an allergic reaction to.

I am having a super hard time finding a shade that is matching right now because I have been going to the tanning beds. Shade #2 is a tad too light and #3 is a tad too dark. They have a 2 and a 1/2, but that makes me look like a sick yellow Skittle. LOL!

Would you suggest to go the shade lighter or the shade darker?

I usually do my make up neutral colors, if that helps at all.

**KMonte85** · 11-02-2009, 01:32 PM

Have you tried buying both shades and mixing??

I have to do that with my Almay foundation.. I'm the anti-tan, what one would call "pasty." But the ivory is too light, and the light beige is too dark. I mix both on the back of my hand and apply and voiala! Perfection

**Mes_T** · 11-02-2009, 06:39 PM

KMonte makes a great point!

Have you tried mineral powder foundations? Those are pretty easy to mix and blend, and they're good for your skin - more chance of you not having a reaction... !

**LanaBear** · 11-02-2009, 06:59 PM

I second the mineral powder foundation. I hardly ever wear foundation, but I do like the Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup.

11-02-2009, 12:35 PM	#1
asiangrace86 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 31	Can't find the perfect shade. Should I go a shade darker or a shade lighter?? Hi there! I use Maybelline liquid foundation and I am having trouble finding a perfect shade for me. I am Korean and have olive tone skin. I only use Maybelline because it's the only product I haven't had an allergic reaction to. I am having a super hard time finding a shade that is matching right now because I have been going to the tanning beds. Shade #2 is a tad too light and #3 is a tad too dark. They have a 2 and a 1/2, but that makes me look like a sick yellow Skittle. LOL! Would you suggest to go the shade lighter or the shade darker? I usually do my make up neutral colors, if that helps at all.

11-02-2009, 06:59 PM	#4
LanaBear Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Moon Lander Champion! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: A cozy little cottage on the moon. :-) Posts: 1,646 Blog Entries: 5	I second the mineral powder foundation. I hardly ever wear foundation, but I do like the Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup. __________________ Sometimes life isn't the party we hoped for, but since we're here, we might as well DANCE!

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11-02-2009, 01:32 PM	#2
KMonte85 Silver Contributor 100+ Posts Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southeastern WI Posts: 148	Have you tried buying both shades and mixing?? I have to do that with my Almay foundation.. I'm the anti-tan, what one would call "pasty." But the ivory is too light, and the light beige is too dark. I mix both on the back of my hand and apply and voiala! Perfection __________________ When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before.

11-02-2009, 06:39 PM	#3
Mes_T Silver Contributor 100+ Posts Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 202	KMonte makes a great point! Have you tried mineral powder foundations? Those are pretty easy to mix and blend, and they're good for your skin - more chance of you not having a reaction... !