Zeinab Kain

How to buy your makeup products

Unlock the secrets to purchasing your perfect makeup products and embark on a journey of impeccable color choices. Let me guide you through the labyrinth of makeup essentials, ensuring you make the most of your investment and bid farewell to wasteful spending. Read on for these invaluable tips.

When venturing into the realm of makeup shopping, the first mission is to discover the perfect hues that harmonize with your unique skin tone and undertone. Consideration must also be given to the appropriate textures that cater to your specific skin type, be it oily, dry, combination, or sensitive.

The foundation of your makeup routine lies in choosing the correct shades that flawlessly blend with your complexion. The wrong color of eyeshadow, blush, or lipstick can prove detrimental to your overall look. But fret not! Allow me to illuminate the path towards identifying the ideal colors.

Skin tone: the depth of your skin from the lightest to the darkest. Next, delve into the realm of skin undertones. If you effortlessly attain a tan, your undertone is likely warm, calling for foundations with yellowish or olive undertones. 

Conversely, if you tend to burn rather than tan, your skin has a pink undertone, necessitating foundations with pinkish hues.

The mystery of choosing the correct textures. Dry skin craves a foundation with a moisturizing formula, while oily skin demands an oil-absorbing formula. When purchasing your foundation, engage in the stripe test, trying out several shades until you discover the perfect match—the shade that effortlessly blends with your neck color.

But what about powder? The first question that arises is the choice between loose powder and compact powder, a decision influenced by your skin type. Loose powder proves superior for combination to oily skin, while compact powder caters to normal to dry skin, requiring a smaller amount of product. This doesn't mean that those with dry and normal skin cannot embrace loose powder. Simply exercise control over the application, using a minimal amount.

Powder color matters too. Opt for a shade that aligns seamlessly with your foundation, or explore the translucent powder option. Translucent powder becomes a universal choice for all, except those blessed with dark ebony skin, who should venture into the realm of deep yellow and orange powder hues.

And how does one choose the perfect mascara? Ask yourself: What do you need your mascara to accomplish? Lengthening lashes, adding volume, separating each individual lash, or seeking an intense black appearance? Your answer serves as a compass, guiding you towards the correct formula. Countless makeup brands offer a plethora of mascaras tailored to different needs.

Now, let's delve into the world of blush. The secret lies in discovering a color that appears natural and neutral, yet breathes life into your complexion.

And last but not least, the quest for the ideal lipstick color. Beware, for dark lip shades can age you, particularly if you possess thinner lips. Vibrant and colorful lipstick choices, on the other hand, have the power to make you appear more youthful. Your lipstick should inject vitality into your face, granting it a healthy and vibrant glow. Remember, when applied to your lips, the color will appear slightly lighter than it appears in the tube.