Beauty Q&A With Celebrity Makeup Artist Roxanna Floyd
Q: How can I be sure I’m buying the correct shade of drugstore foundation without trying it on?
A: Start by doing your homework before you shop. Go on the Web sites of the cosmetic lines you want to try and get as much information as possible about their foundations. You may find more helpful visual cues online than what’s available in-store. At the store, most foundations are arranged from light to dark, and within that spectrum some brands will group them according to those with red or yellow undertones. Also don’t shop for drugstore foundation when you’re in a hurry.
One of the best ways to match foundation is by bringing what you currently use and comparing it to what’s on-shelf. Since drugstore brands are relatively inexpensive, don’t be afraid to experiment. If you see a foundation you think is your shade, buy it along with a slightly lighter and slightly darker shade. Save your receipt and return whichever ones don’t work. (Yes, you can return opened foundation.) Some drugstore brands now have in-store beauty advisers. Use them; they’ll have testers you can try.
Roxanna’s Inexpensive Foundation Picks:
• Cover Girl Queen Collection “Their neutral shades are well-balanced—not too red or yellow.”
• Black Opal “They have dark brown shades in a range of formulations, like liquid, cream to powder or stick, that offer different textured finishes with full, medium or light coverage.”
Note: This Q&A was conducted before Roxanna Floyd died last month. We offer condolences to her family. We will miss her. For more on her passing, click here.
