7 Different Ways to Fix a Foundation That is Too Dark for Your Skin Tone

Hello girls,

Today, we would be talking about 7 different ways to fix a foundation that is darker for your skin tone. Wearing a darker foundation makes your skin look artificial and old. Sometimes, you don’t have an opportunity to test the foundation at the stores and when you open the packaging at home; you find that your foundation is darker than your original skin tone. Most of them choose to the toss their foundation and rest of them decide to wear the darker shade without diluting it.

Well, if you are suffering from the same problem, here are some ways to fix your foundation that is too dark for your skin tone.

1. Mix and Match:

If you have bought a foundation that is too dark or too light for your skin tone, try to mix and match them before applying it. If you have a foundation that is too dark for your skin tone, you can add a few drops of moisturiser and mix until you find the perfect shade for your skin tone. If required, you can add some more moisturiser to the foundation to obtain a sheer tinted moisturiser.

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2. Use a Wet Sponge for Application:

Another easier way to fix this problem is to use a wet sponge for applying the foundation. Take some foundation and apply it on your face in the form of dots. Now, blend the foundation with a wet sponge as it will dilute the foundation’s texture, thereby providing a sheer and flawless finish.

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3. Add Some Powder:

If the foundation is a bit darker, you can consider using a white powder. Apply the foundation on your face and blend it with the help of a brush or sponge. If you feel the finish is seamless, then it is okay to set the base, but, if you feel that the foundation is still darker, balance it with the help of a white powder. Avoid using compact powder, as it may provide you with a darker looking complexion.

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4. Dilute with Primer:

You can dilute the darker foundation with a primer and apply it on your face. Most of them consider using a primer than a moisturiser as it helps to give you a dewy finish and prolongs the staying power of the foundation.

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5. Save it for Summers:

Your skin is prone to tanning in summers and hence, it looks darker than usual. If you are not satisfied with the matching and blending idea, you can consider saving this solution for the upcoming summer season. Using a dark foundation during summer days can provide a natural shine to your look. Applying darker foundation on suntanned skin looks natural and refreshing as well.

6. With the Foundation:

One quick way to fix a dark foundation is to mix it with a lighter shade foundation of your choice. This will help in providing the right shade of foundation for your skin tone thereby, maintaining its creamy texture. Mixing with a lighter foundation can give a radiant and seamless finish to your look. Make sure you mix two foundations from the same skin care brand.

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7. Contour:

If you have a dark shade foundation, you can consider contouring your face with this. Contouring your face with a creamy and liquid foundation can help you to achieve a flawless finish. Just apply some foundation on the jaw lines, hollows of your cheekbones, temples, nose and blend it properly to get a flawless finish.

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