How to Avoid Orange Foundation

Choosing the right foundation shade can be challenging, and one of the most common mistakes people make is selecting a foundation that appears too orange on their skin. Here are some tips to help you avoid an orange foundation:

1. Determine your undertone: Knowing your skin's undertone (cool, warm, or neutral) is key to finding a foundation shade that will work for you. Warm undertones tend to have yellow, peachy, or golden hues, while cool undertones have pink, red, or blue undertones. Neutral undertones have a mix of both warm and cool tones.

2. Test the foundation in natural light: Always test foundation shades in natural light as artificial light can distort the true color of the product. Apply a small amount of the foundation to your jawline and blend it out. If the shade looks orange or too warm, it's not the right shade for you.

3. Consider a lighter shade: If you're torn between two shades, opt for the lighter one. A lighter shade can always be warmed up with bronzer, whereas an orange foundation is much harder to correct.

4. Check the ingredients: Some foundations can oxidize, which means they can change color when they come into contact with the air. Check the ingredients list for any ingredients known to cause oxidization, such as iron oxides.

5. Try a color corrector: If you're stuck with an orange foundation, try using a green color corrector underneath it to neutralize the orange tones. Apply the color corrector to any areas where you see orange, and then apply your foundation as normal.

By following these tips, you can avoid an orange foundation and find the perfect shade for your skin tone.