Probably, girls who at least once in their lives were not mistaken with the choice of shade of foundation, do not exist. With a frown, we threw out the full bottles, gave them to my girlfriends and scolded ourselves for mistakes. It turns out that the wrong shade of the foundation is not yet a sentence, because the remedy can be clarified. So, the advice of experienced makeup artists, for whom this is the most familiar and usual procedure, will help make the foundation lighter.
How not to make a mistake with the choice of tone?
Makeup artists recommend checking whether the foundation is suitable for the face or not, not on the wrists, as we all have been accustomed to, namely on the face. Preferably at the border of the lower jaw and neck. This is because the skin on the hands is darker by at least a tone, or even two, than the skin of the face. That is why the usual test on the wrists can lead to a disastrous result, and upon arrival home you will realize that you took not what you wanted.
Where do we start?
In general, the tonal foundation should always be perfectly matched to the skin tone. If in doubt, you can always consult a consultant. Of course, we all encounter errors, but you should not panic, an unsuccessful purchase can be fixed in many ways. The easiest and even obvious way is to use other tinted products. At the same time, it does not matter what kind of company or texture they are, the shade is important. In the end, you can get a result that can still be envied. By experimenting, we find the most interesting options. Thus, you can change not only the shade, but even the density of the product! Your task is only to do this as accurately as possible.
How to mix products?
It is most convenient to do this on an art palette, but improvised means such as a cover from a jar of cream will do. In order not to spoil the entire product, first try mixing a small portion of the product. Put a little foundation in the prepared container. Now inspect all your makeup deposits and select the lightest color to dilute the dark foundation. If nothing suitable was found in the cosmetic bag, you can buy the lightest tone of any foundation for dilution. In any case, it will be cheaper than buying a new foundation. Now add the same drop of light to the dark shade and mix with the most ordinary toothpick. The mixture should be applied to the skin and see if the color is suitable, whether it blends with the tone of the face. Now you can adjust the hue by adding light or dark shades to achieve the desired result.
Foundation + Moisturizing
If you want to make the texture of the cream lighter, similar to a Bibi cream, then you can add your favorite moisturizer to the tonic. Mix the two components in equal proportions and mix thoroughly with a toothpick. Thus, you can not only make the foundation lighter, but also further moisturize the skin. This method is considered universal, as it dilutes well both liquid and thick tonal bases. Here you can even use contouring techniques. For example, a darker tone can be applied to the cheekbones to highlight them.
How to lighten a stick product?
If your foundation has a solid foundation, there is also a chance of salvation, but you will have to tinker a bit longer. In order to make a stick with a dark tone a light foundation, you need to cut a piece of the product, grind it and add a lighter foundation or regular day cream to the pulp. Ideally, all this should be done with a special spatula. The contents of the stick must be kneaded with a spatula until it becomes homogeneous. It is also not recommended to prepare the mixture in reserve, it is better to prepare a new portion for each application. To prevent the appearance of lumps, you need to apply this tone with a latex sponge and carefully blend the borders between the skin and the cream so that the latter lies perfectly evenly. Light color will help to even out color and fix makeup.
How to make a dark foundation lighter?
The foundation, which is very noticeably different from the color of your skin, does not need to be thrown away or trying to give it to someone. Besides the fact that it can be clarified, it can also be useful to you in the summer, after a vacation, in order to maintain the tanning effect. In addition, if you are too lazy or have no time to lighten the cream, use it instead of a sculptor or bronzer. The soft effect of the tonal base will look very beautiful on the skin.
What techniques will help solve the problem?
In addition to the easiest way to brighten with a moisturizer, you can resort to professional methods of solving the problem. Ajaster will help in this - this is such a liquid pigment that mixes perfectly with any creams of any shades until the moment you get the right tone for you. Experts advise to pay attention to adjuster from NYX - Pro Foundation Mixer. It is sold in dark and light colors, that is, with its help you can both lighten and darken the tonal base. Just a couple of drops - and too dark cream turn into light. This is because such products contain pigments in a very high concentration.
What is the result?
It turns out that any tonal foundation can be adjusted to your skin tone. The most proven methods are as follows:
- Moisturizing cream.
- Light concealer or corrector.
- Loose powder.
- Light, creamy shadows.
- Highlighter.
- Ajaster.
As we see, there are a lot of options. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.
How to make the foundation lighter if it is already applied to the skin?
Yes, and that happens. Sometimes we notice that the new tonal foundation is absolutely not suitable for us in color just before the exit. There is nothing to do, it’s necessary to correct the situation. To begin, moisten the sponge in the water and squeeze it well, after which you will walk carefully on the face, diluting the color a little. Then you need to choose one of the following options:
- Apply light powder over foundation. So you can make the foundation a tone lighter.
- It will also be useful to apply a light layer of highlighter on the skin with the same sponge.
- Then, with a light concealer or ajaster, if available, blend the borders of the cream, so that the transition is softer closer to the neck.
As you can see, you can make the foundation lighter quickly, and it is not necessary to throw away a new product or give it to someone.