Nearly Naked

chosing the best foundation for your skin type

The best approach is to visit a few counters and ask them all to match the foundation they recommend for your skin colour and type. Ask them to paint a strip on your jawline (forget about trying out shades on your hand; it has to be tested on your face). Then go outside or to the nearest natural light source with a mirror and choose the shade that is the most invisible on your skin and has the nicest texture.
You might feel silly popping out in public with a stripy face, but it's much better than walking around for the next year with an orange make-up mask.

which is the right foundation for you?

foundation for dry skin-
Oil-free foundations should be avoided by anyone with dry skin. Instead, look for hydrating or foundations with an oil base. Not only do they keep the skin comfortable by locking in the moisture, they also give it a radiant, dewy glow, which makes it look more natural.
Foundation For Oily Skin -
Women with oily skins should seek out oil-free bases which offer good, lasting coverage but aren't too heavy. If your nose and forehead often become very shiny, a matte foundation could be the answer.
Foundation for sensitive skin-
If you have sensitive skin, which is prone to flare-ups, make sure you go for a fragrance-free, hypo-allergenic foundation. Powder foundation can be the best option for reactive skins: because it doesn't contain water it doesn't need as many preservatives, which are often the culprits when it comes to triggering irritation on the skin.