The Pros And Cons Of Having Pale Skin vs Dark Skin
Just yesterday, I asked you ladies to share your take on being pale vs tan. While I personally love both, did you know having pale/dark skin actually have scientific pros and cons over the other?
Below is a brief summary of both sides from an awesome book I came across recently, Write Your Skin A Prescription For Change by Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields.
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Do You Like It Pale Or Tan?
A bronzed complexion has always been one of the most sought-after looks in Hollywood. But believe it or not, sales of pale foundations actually went up by 200% thanks to the Twilight effect.
I have had light skin all my life and while there are times when I wish my skin was darker (don’t we always want what we don’t have?), I have learned to embrace it. After all, I can always fake it with makeup and self-tanners *lol*
So are you a pale porcelain princess or a gorgeous golden goddess? Would you prefer one over the other? Spill!
My Favorite Pale Porcelain Princesses
Kristen Stewart, Anne Hathaway and Fan Bing Bing
How To Determine Your Skin Tone: Warm vs Cool
When buying a foundation, the first thing to do is to figure out whether your skin tone is on the warm or cool side. Why? Because if you have warm undertones, a foundation with cool undertones will look pasty and sickly on you and if you are on the cool side, a warm foundation can make you look sallow. So how can you tell if you are warm or cool? Check out the following guidelines – it is a lot easier than you think!
You are Warm if:
* You look better in gold jewelry
* You have yellow undertones
* Your veins have a greenish tint
Celeb Icons:
Christina Milian and Jessica Biel
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How To: Choose The Right Foundation And The Right Shade
Now that you guys have a better understanding of the different kinds of foundations, I will now focus on how to choose the right foundation based on your skin type.
If you have:
Dry skin – Look for something that is hydrating. Liquid and cream foundations are your best bet.
Normal Skin – Anything will work for you.
Combination Skin – Liquid, cream, cream to powder foundations will all work.
Oily/Acne-prone Skin – Look for something that is water-based or oil-free. Liquid, powder and mineral foundations would be a good choice.
Sensitive Skin – Avoid anything heavily scented. Try a liquid, cream or mineral foundation.
Mature Skin – Look for something that is moisturizing or contains light-reflecting properties. Liquid and cream foundations should work best for you.
Below is a little chart that I made. Those marked with a X means it is a good match.
Now that you have narrowed down the right kind of foundation, it is time to pick the right shade.
* One of the biggest mistakes people make is testing the foundation on the back of their hands. The color of your hand bears no resemblance to your skin tone on the face. Hence, you should test along the jawline. Apply 3 different shades of the foundation along your jawline, blend onto the neck. You have got a good match if the color disappears completely onto your skin. Make sure you check under natural daylight.
* Another mistake people make is picking a foundation that is too light or too pink. Make sure you pick a color that is as close to your skin tone as possible. If you have to pick between a lighter or darker color, err on the dark side.
Note: All the above suggestions are based solely on personal experiences. Different people have different skin types, so what works on other people may not necessarily work for you. Sometimes it does take trial and error to find the perfect foundation but if you keep trying out different things, you will get a better idea of what works for you.
