Finding the right foundation color match across brands is already a tricky enough dance and when you add in different formulas, finishes, and the infusion of skin care ingredients it can seem downright impossible. One of the worst, yet common, foundation woes is when your makeup seems to start off okay but looks orange by midday.
Ahead, we’re explaining why your foundation looks orange.
Why Does Your Foundation Turn Orange?
As we mentioned, there are a number reasons why your foundation can turn orange. One of the most common culprits for an orange-looking face is none other than foundation oxidation. The oxidation process is caused by your foundation getting exposed to air. As a result, it causes your foundation to darken to an orange hue. This can happen post-application or while the formula is in the bottle.
Your foundation can also oxidize because of your skin texture. Excess oils are another culprit that can lead to makeup that looks orange, since they can mix with and adjust the formula of your foundation.
Your makeup could also look orange if you’re wearing a foundation that’s too dark for your skin tone or applying one with the wrong undertone. If you have a cool or neutral undertone, using a foundation with a warm tone can cause your makeup to look orange.
While some people want a warm or orangey foundation — if you have a really sallow complexion, a little bit of an orange undertone would bring some warmth to your complexion — for most people it's best to lean into the olive or neutral tones, nothing too warm. One pro makeup artist trick is to consider how close to any shade of coffee is the shade. Whether it’s the most milky light version or dark espresso, it should never be too warm.
That may seem easier said than done if you’re not a makeup pro, so at the least, stick to this simple rule of thumb: Always make sure to match your foundation to your skin tone and undertone to stay in the clear.
Via: Lorealparisusa.com
