Let’s admit it … We’ve all been in this situation: you buy a foundation that looks perfect at the store, but when you try it at home, you realize that the shade is completely wrong. Or very open, or very dark, or just … something doesn’t sit well for you. Don’t worry! You don’t have to throw it out or let it sit in the drawer. With some smart tricks, you can adjust its color and make it work perfect for you.

If your foundation is lighter than your skin…

âž¡ Mix it with a darker foundation: Do you have an old foundation that fell a little darker? Now it’s time to use it! Mix the two products until you get the right tone.

âž¡ Use Bronzer: A lightweight bronzer application at the right places (cheekbones, front, nose) can warm the skin and balance the open base.

âž¡ Try a darker powder: If your foundation shows you very pale, a warmer powder can correct the situation without exaggeration.

If your foundation is darker than you need …
âž¡ Mix it with moisturizing cream: This trick will not only open the shade, but will make the foundation lighter and natural to apply.

âž¡ Use a bright concealer: place it in strategic spots (under the eyes, in the middle of the front, in the center of the nose) to illuminate the face and reduce the dark -colored face of the foundation.

âž¡ Add a little of a lighter foundation: If you already have a lighter foundation in your collection, mix it with the dark color to get the right shade.

What if the subtress is not right?

Sometimes the problem is not the shade, but the fact that your foundation does not fit your skin subtraction. Here’s how to fix it:

If it is very pink and you need yellow or neutral tone → a bronzer or a yellow-based powder can balance the result.

If it is very yellow and you want a more natural tone → a primer or blush in peach shade will be as much as it should.

If it shows grayish and dumb → a warm blush or a setting spray with discreet shine can add lost vitality to your skin.

If the shade of your foundation is not ideal, it doesn’t mean you have to give up. A little blending, a little creativity, and you can adjust it to your needs. After all, makeup is art and every artist knows that little “mistakes” can turn into experimentation opportunities!