The job of foundation is to give the appearance of naturally gorgeous skin, and to cover slight flaws, not to change the skins color. Foundation should blend in with your natural skin color to compliment your skin tones and should be unnoticeable to anyone but you.

How many times have you been in public and saw a woman's whose face was a different color than her neck? Her face looked that way because she is using the wrong color foundation or powder.

So How Do I know what color I should use? The only way to find the right color for your skin is to go shopping with no foundation on and try the bases on your face or your hand. Blend a small amount onto your cheek, near your jaw, or rub a small amount onto your hand. If it is the right color you’ll barely see it, it should match and blend right in with your actual skin color. If it is to dark, try a lighter color until you find the closest match. If you cannot seem to find a perfect match, mix 2 colors together.

Example: If you find a shade that is almost your skins natural color, but it is to dark, try to mix that with a lighter shade, until you get the desired color. If you don't have the time to go foundation hunting, there are several companies that offer free samples. Try contacting a Mary Kay or Avon rep to see if she can offer you some samples.