Shopping for foundation
It can get a little overwhelming when there's too many to pick from. First, determine your skin type. Dry skin often feels uncomfortable and tight and may experience flaking or dehydration. Normal skin won't have dryness or oiliness, it's in perfect balance. If you have combination skin, skin may be slightly or very oily on your T-zone (forehead, nose and chin), and normal to dry on cheeks. If it is only, it is oily all over your skin and makeup tends to slide off. To determine if you have oily skin, wash face and check it. If it's shiny all over, you have oily skin. If it's just on the T-zone, you have combination skin.

For dry skin
Your skin will benefit from a moisturising liquid or cream foundation. If you’re not looking for much coverage, use a tinted moisturiser made for dry skin. Look for words like ‘moisture’, ‘soothing’, ‘smoothing’, ‘comfort’ or ‘dewy’ on the label. They often have a bit of sheen to make skin glow. Begin by applying a regular moisturiser. Allow it to soak into skin for about five to 10 minutes, then apply foundation on top. Avoid using a powder foundation as it can cause skin to look even drier.

For normal skin
Normal skin-types can use any foundation labelled ‘normal’. Stay away from foundations made for dry skin that can cause it to break out or those for oily skin that could dry it up. If you don’t want much coverage, a tinted moisturiser will do; or use a regular liquid foundation or powder foundation. We suggest one that is oil-free as it won’t cause breakouts. Look for words like ‘illuminating’ or ‘radiance’ on the label.

For combination skin
The combination skin-type is the most common and has the most options available too! Look for words like ‘balanced’, ‘oil-free’ and ‘noncomedogenic’. Avoid anything that says ‘dewy’ or ‘illuminating’ as it will make your oily T-zone greasy. Use an oil-free, tinted moisturiser, a liquid, long-wearing foundation or powder foundation. If you are not using a powder foundation, top your liquid foundation with a dusting of powder, especially on your T-zone, to keep the look together for the day.