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From beauty counter to brushes, your guide to perfect foundation coverage

by Allie Flinn, Hayley Mason | 7 COMMENTS

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Step 2: Create the Perfect Color Match (No, Really, You Can) After breaking up with countless wrong shades, you might think finding the perfect soul mate is an easier job than finding a great foundation match for your skin. And ... you might be right. The simple truth is, there may be no "perfect" color for your skin. When you factor in changing seasons and your constantly changing skin tone, you may not find one foundation shade that transitions with your skin.

The solution? Start blending. Mix two foundations -- one lighter shade and one darker shade -- and custom-blend the color to match your skin. And, yes, if you find a great match, we give you permission to buy both. If you think about all of the foundation you've wasted, tossed or neglected because of color-matching issues, it's a totally justifiable expense. (At least, that's how we rationalize it.)

To find the best mix-and-match, zero in on brands with a great range of colors in their palette.

Circa Beauty Color Balance Liquid Foundation, $15, recently launched at Walgreens and comes in 10 shades.

Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, $60, has 25.

And Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15, $27, has a whopping 27 color variations.

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