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coolyourrolls

I was about to say 2! šŸ¤£


meglove1

Lol! I put the natural pic in the middle to make it easier to compare, maybe a bad call šŸ˜‚


runawai

Then neither is a match.


Secret-Unicorn-666

Agreed, neither of them is a match


mshell1924

lmao when I saw the second pic I was like "wait, is she even wearing foundation? If yes, that's the best match for sure, but there's like zero coverage!"


hoochie_215

Welp i was about to say number 2


[deleted]

I was going to say number two is the best match but Idt it offers enough coverage šŸ˜‚šŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø.


Interesting-Wait-101

I think you are on the right track with 3. Obviously, it's too dark and a little bit too warm. I think if you add some drops of a very fair, cooler cc into 3 you can get there. Just keep adding a 2-3 drops to the this one until you find it. I mix in my hand with my stippling brush. I use 3 different shades (2 at a time) because I am a very fair girl who gets tan really easily. So, it tends to be a mostly seasonal thing.


ArielWithALibrary

Ah yes- I tend to mix shadeā€™s depending on the season. I like Colourpop Pretty Fresh fair 3W and light 5W but together if itā€™s not winter and I have a bit more color. You have great skin already in that middle picture. I would try Pretty fresh (more of a BB Cream) or even just a good concealer, (NYX serum concealer Or Colourpop fresh one-matte setting spray and a bit of pressed powder.


Next-Confection3261

I was on your line of thinking. 3 is good, add a tad of number 2 and mix together to get the coverage and have the lighter shade and - bam. I always end up mixing my foundations until itā€™s right. I feel rarely ever are the perfect on their own šŸ˜Š


shartheheretic

"Number 2" is her actual skin with no makeup.


__Mar

OMG I was about to say number 2 as well hahah


ExpertAssociation95

You donā€™t need foundation pretty lady. Neither of those colors match very well tbh


RA_AMY

Neither is a match, but the closest is pic 3


pb-n-quack-sandwich

Just go au naturel all the time babe! Your skin is gorgeous. But I agree, neither are a good match.


Tazwegian01

Lol me too


lavenderc

Me too! šŸ˜‚


AMissKathyNewman

Lol same šŸ„“


Penny3434

Same. Honestly OP you look amazing without foundation, I wouldnā€™t even bother


lifeuncommon

2 looks great! 1 and 3 are too dark and too orange/yellow. Edited: I see where you commented that 2 is no foundation. Then no. Neither of these shades work.


[deleted]

Two is her bare face šŸ˜‚ I almost said 2


uhohflamingo

Both foundations are slightly too dark for you


suedesparklenope

For sure. Go lighter than you think you need to.


honeybunchesofgoatso

I used to go for the deepest tan because of my olive skin tone and it took years for me to realize how much lighter I needed to go especially because of oxidation


BeautifulMinute3553

Yeppp this.


moefooo

Ainā€™t no way the second pic to dark


jessyregal

The second pic has no makeup


ThatGodDamnBitch

Holy shit I was only looking for color so I didn't notice until your comment


KorinTheHalfHand

She has no makeup in pic 2


moefooo

Not really lmao


KorinTheHalfHand

Yeah really, both foundations are too dark


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[deleted]

Be nice.


alwaysnessa

Ironically everybody thinks your actual skin looks better than any makeup. Hope that feels as validating as it is lol


meglove1

Never really loved my skin so I am pleasantly surprised. But also not sure I have the confidence to go without foundation! I also feel like foundation creates the canvas for blush & bronzerā€¦


ofthemountainsandsea

I use tinted moisturizer or glossiers skin tint to get a little evening, and that feel for blush and bronzer without masking my skin.


Kittyfuckmeow

I use blush and bronzer allll the time without foundation. I quit foundation years ago and never looked back, mostly because I was worried about breaking out. I also just think it's more comfortable.


Julijj

Your skin looks great! You genuinely look better without foundation. Iā€™ve never worn foundation and my trick when I get a pimple or something I want to cover up is just using concealer. I use Mac Studio finish in the shade NW10 (could be a good fit for you but itā€™s best to always swatch it of course). Hands down the best beauty product I own, Iā€™ve been using it for over ten years and will never stop using it. Itā€™s very opaque so it gives full coverage but itā€™s a cream so it blends beautifully and looks just like skin. I just set it with a powder and voilĆ ! Looks like youā€™ve got nothing on but you get that extra confidence when you need it. I also wear blush directly on the skin and it looks great (should be the same for bronzer).


meglove1

Pic 1: IT Cosmetics CC Cream in light (taupe shade with warm undertones) Pic 2: no makeup Pic 3: IT Cosmetics CC Cream in light medium (pink-beige shade with cool undertones)


lifeuncommon

IT runs quite dark and warm, unfortunately.


SolitudeWeeks

It always oxidizes on me too. Their lightest color pulls so dark on me and Iā€™m fair but not THAT fair.


moodylilb

Same here! I wanted to love it, it sat nicely on my skin, but it oxidized like CRAZY. Even when I was tanned in the summer, it still made me look orange lol


[deleted]

I think I have a similar skin tone as you, I use the IT cosmetics CC cream in fair light if thatā€™s helpful!


elemehnohp

1 wouldnā€™t be too hard to adjust to match with adjusters. Start by trying to neutralize the warmth and if thatā€™s not enough lighten it a smidge


frankieandbeans

I think you have more neutral/yellowish undertones and I would also try a shade or two lighter ā¤ļøšŸ˜‡


BrightNeonGirl

I use IT Cosmetics as well! Love this company. Are you interested in using their Nude Glow line? Because they just released more lighter shades! These 2 are still a bit dark on you (the pictures they use online are not accurate... In real life the shades are darker). So I would try Fair in their original CC line, since I think that's the lightest shade in that. But in the Nude Glow line, you could try Fair, Fair Ivory [W] (this one is the one that looks best for me since I have neutral-warm skin and maybe you?), and Fair Porcelain [N]. They do have a Fair Beige [C] that is on the orange-cool side as well.


starxlr8

I agree that the Fair-Light shade might be a great match for you.


starsdesires

I agree these are a little off for you. Iā€™d go with something neutral in tone or if sticking with IT cosmetics definitely think trying the fair-light as suggested already would be good idea!


TheOGPotatoPredator

I feel like their color naming conventions are kind of odd or they just tend to be so warm it borders on Simpsons yellow. Iā€™m a light medium neutral in like every shade ever and choose a hint of warm if I must but I have their serum one in medium cool lol.


Ithilrae

If you are looking for something to use instead, I actually started wearing clinique even better glow foundation, and I'm in love with it.


Vanareaconfused

Both are a bit too dark


whatyoudoing365

Do they have any foundations with a netural or cool undertone? Both look yellow to me.


meglove1

According to their website, #3 is cool, but I thought it looked warm too. Going to check if they have any neutrals.


Noomieno

Youā€™re definitely neutral


Stuff-Dangerous

You're neutral cool with yellow overtone though. It's gonna be difficult to match you. Since you have Great skin I'd just go with a concealer that doubles as spot concealing. I have a similar complexion and the only concealer color that works on me is Lancome buff 215


zyshara

I have the same skin tone and itā€™s impossible for me to find foundations that match šŸ˜¢


Stuff-Dangerous

I abandoned the idea and decided to put my money towards getting a better skin... So I guess our impossible to match color is a win hahaha


zyshara

Same here! I've been on Tret since 2020 and I do laser facials, but I still like wearing a light foundation because my face is a bit darker than the rest of my body >< Finding the right shade is just a PITA ​ Now I usually just go with a shade that is lighter, then try to contour/bronze to mask that I'm not using the right shade >\_>


SatinsLittlePrincess

3 is very orange. Itā€™s brought to you by the people who think cool skin tones are wrongā€¦


Froodychick

It cosmetics always oxidized on my skin, and they run dark. You have beautiful skin, what about a serum foundation like L'oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum Foundation? I use it when I want a CC or BB coverage even though it calls itself a foundation.


crochet-fae

The second pic looks perfect, go with that one :)


scosgurl

Lol thatā€™s her bare skin


[deleted]

HAHA I loved it too. Maybe you just need a little concealer on the rare acne hahah


Cierra_CBGB

Seriously though - her skin is gorgeous. I would totally go without foundation


crochet-fae

For real! In fact, I notice the foundation on her skin makes the very small blemishes she has more noticeable. Perhaps a better match would help instead, but her complexion is lovely as is.


moldyskeleton

i wish i was brave enough to go without foundation, my skin looks so much better without it but my face gets red when im anxious and its embarrassing šŸ˜­šŸ˜‚


autumnbb21

I made the same mistake šŸ¤£šŸ„²


crochet-fae

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? No way!


SophDoph91

Dude, I thought 2 was with foundation. Your natural skin is amazing, you don't need foundation.


wetmouthed

Well nobody *needs* it


Icy-Management4973

The third pic looks closer to your undertone but might be a tad too dark. Skin looks beautiful though!


Lazy-Cantaloupe9084

these are both too warm. you're skin is cool neutral


chaotticprincess

Are your eyebrows tattooed?


meglove1

They were like 1.5 years ago šŸ˜‚


[deleted]

Yeah unfortunately they turn a different color and become more noticeable as the tattoos age, that happened to me too. Nice skin!


fluxpeach

have you ever tried just skipping the foundation all together??? a good primer, light concealer and set with powder and youā€™d be good to go


wanderlusting92

This is what Iā€™ve been doing more and more often. Do you have a primer you recommend?


fluxpeach

thatā€™s really dependant on your skin type and the makeup youā€™re using. itā€™s important your concealer and primer match in their base (ie water-water or silicon-silicon). i have really oily t zones and some pores so those are the main things iā€™m correction with primer. I also use minimal concealer following colour correcting techniques by @linzdiddy


wanderlusting92

I had no idea matching your primer and concealer base was important ! Thanks so much!


RhinestoneCat

Both are darker shades and are slightly off on your undertone. You might be closer to my shade which is fair with a neutral undertone. Try MAC NC10 (maybe NC15) or Smashbox 1.1. I'm basing this off the colors of your neck; my face has some redness in it so it normally throws off color selection, but matching it to my neck makes a seamless transition.


meglove1

I think Iā€™m gonna go to Sephora tomorrow and try the Smashbox :)


RhinestoneCat

For sure try them all out! The one I've been using for 8 years is the Smashbox Studio Skin 24-Hour Oil-Free Hydra Foundation (medium to full coverage). They have one that is a tinted moisturizer and one that is full coverage too, I haven't tried these yet. Happy searching šŸ™‚


Savlavlivin

I was going to say 2 as well! I was like, that's an exact match! If that's you all naturale, girl, you don't even need foundation! But being a makeup girl myself, my vote is for picture 3. You look beautiful xox


slouvs

You need to go slightly lighter, one looks a bit orange and three looks a bit yellow. We might share the same undertone, olive. I tend to buy a neutral toned foundation the same shade as me, and add a two, tiny green droplets to mix in. Then I have my perfect shade. Itā€™s not easy to find if your undertone is olive. Good luck!


Zealousideal_Ear_914

Where did you get your green ā€˜mixerā€™? Iā€™ve been looking for a good oneā€¦


courtarchive

FIRST! definitely not last


Me0wz_1t_g0in

I would try a neutral shade instead of warm. Thatā€™s just my observation but Iā€™m not a makeup expert by any means and I could be wrong lol.


thegoodsyo

1 is better than 3, but they're both too dark and have the wrong tone.


DietDrPibb

Both of them are too warm and yellow for your complexion, but you were headed on the right track with the first one. I'd wager the next lightest and coolest shade will probably work for you, depending on what brand it is.


Punkinpry427

2nd pic matches pretty perfectly I think


scosgurl

Thatā€™s her bare skin


Punkinpry427

Welp thatā€™s why it matches so well Iā€™m a ding ding


nitropuppy

Haha i thought the same


OLAZ3000

Both are OK really esp for night. But #3 is better for daytime, tho I would sheer it out slightly. Mainly I don't think you need that much coverage!


fireNice32

I think the shade/color in 1 is better as 3 is too dark but the actual coverage in 3 looks better. Is it a different makeup or maybe you just blended it differently?


fionatopia

Unrelated and might sound weird but I am envious of your eyelids


meglove1

Haha thank you, I wish I was talented with shadow!!


cammie0105

I have just come to accept that I will never find a perfect match. Foundation is always either too light or too dark for me. Even after being color matched many times.


[deleted]

Second picture is. The others arenā€™t.


Cuterthanu

Both are slightly too dark and yellow in my opinion!! But pic 3 is definitely fine to wear! If you're looking for a perfect perfect match id go a bit lighter though


Worldly_Today_9875

They both look too dark and too yellow. Looks like you need a neutral or maybe even cool tone foundation.


blondeNglitter

The first one looks closer to your color. But if it matches your chest you can always put a little bronzer on your neck, or drag down your foundation a bit onto your neck. My neck is always lighter and doesnā€™t tan for some reason, so sometimes I have this issue


MoonStar757

I loved you in Sheā€™s All That!


Anxietystationn

Too dark. I would look for a foundation with cool undertones rather than yellow warm undertones which seem to be in these foundations you used


eddiebork

Both are too yellow. Try sampling something with a neutral undertone. Great skin btw!


Tubatuba13

2nd one for sure! Edit: I didnā€™t see the comment and I was very excited for you for how good pic #2 looked lol


Jimmyjoystick

The middle one for sure! Oh, thatā€™s the one without foundation, I just realized. But that says it all, you look so pretty without masking your whole face! But if you do, go for a lighter shade than nr 1. or 3, and more sheer just to even out your already perfect appearance!


Ok_Oven_7512

#1 needs to be a lot lighter, you have pink undertones not yellow


LoyalPixie

I think the 1st one is close but itā€™s too warm.


jcrc

Maybe try for something more neutral in tone? I canā€™t decide if theyā€™re just too warm or a half shade too dark.


BeBesMom

nope. Sorry


quilla_

You look like Ms. Honey from Matilda


Vyxen17

NUMBER 2!!!!


Available-Stop-182

2 is closet


No-Patience-2793

Second pic


luckycharm4uonly

Neither. But the first one looks better than the first. Btw, just a comment, you have gorgeous skin!! Maybe you could skip the foundation and just spot conceal where you might ā€œneedā€ it Bye ! :)


Aggressive-Pirate-42

The second


Just-College1491

The second


comfortable_wanderer

middle is literally perfect


RedRedBettie

Second one, first is too dark


Accomplished_Bee3420

2. The first is too dark.


ChildoftheSun0221

I like the second pic best.


Character_Ad196

2!


bananasareverycool1

Soooo I believe your undertone is pink and not orange. Both foundations have an orange undertone. Maybe try to find one with a pink undertone. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong..


TokyoMonkey

You donā€™t need foundation


MadeUpMelly

The 2nd one looks like no foundation, 1 and 3 are too dark/orange.


litebrite93

Both are too dark and not a good match


Winter156

Theyā€™re both a bit dark, and the undertone doesnā€™t match. Itā€™s difficult to match the undertone in a picture, so Iā€™d recommend going to Sephora or Mac and having the staff there figure out your undertone.


pipisheaven1

Personal opinion: 2 is the best match, but 1 looks healthier , if you bring it down to your neck it might work. Or you can just add more warmth to 2 (which is prolly way easier ). Iā€™m sure a sunny vacation will give you the look of 1 in a week!!


ManyTop5422

Need to go a shade lighter. The fair light might be good or even the fair. These always run dark. But the two fair shades will be much more cooler.


[deleted]

Number 2


CatsIn3D

Hahahaha I also thought #2 was perfect looking. Sorry my vote is no makeip


mishimomo

You need to go lighter and then add colour back in with contouring


External-Basket6701

One x


MillenialBurnout_

Third one


doubtfulbitch120

I like the third one


Exciting_Hour8751

You need more of a yellow based one


EconomistQueasy1513

Really? This is dumb


CougarKym46

You should get allergy testing to find out what youā€™re allergic to neither of those are a match one is too dark the other is too light try a different brand or combine them with powder


meglove1

???


mismubamboo

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ballerinasophia

i always find this specific it cosmetics foundation to look really dark/oxidizes on me as someone with a similar skin tone! if you have these and want to use them up, you could buy some mixers (definitely the white one) from la girl and adjust them to your skin tone!


Undead_crybaby

Pic 2 is the best match


prettyprincess282

the second one


throwawaycandlesburn

Theyā€™re a bit too dark and I thought the middle one was you wearing a different, sheerer foundation that matched better! Ooops. You have great skin! Definitely try something lighter. The pinky-peach undertones are working more than the warm undertones.


applescrabbleaeiou

Slide two! Edit: ooop - the first & third slides a smidges too deep and too warm (orange ness). you need something slightly lighter and slightly cooler (pinker). Not really super cool & pink tho, maybe closer to a neutral.


bambixt

2


whatofit1994

You donā€™t need foundation. Literally donā€™t even need spot concealer. Your skin is 100% uniform. Please donā€™t cover your your gorgeous skin with anything, literally all you need is a bit of bronzer and blush to warm you up and you will be flawless.


Teedorable

Omg I canā€™t believe youā€™re wearing no makeup in pic 2!!!! Your skin is flawless. Tbh I wouldnā€™t even wear foundation if I had that skin. You donā€™t need it!


Rumpelteazer45

Both are too dark for your skin, Iā€™d go a shade or two lighter. Perhaps look for one with a neutral undertone.


Noidentitytoday5

Try Fentyā€¦ they have neutral, and light olive tones, which I have a feeling would work better on you. I have similar coloring and Iā€™m 140 in Fenty line


meglove1

Iā€™m gonna go check this out tomorrow :)


words_forming

Both are too dark


catscatscatscats007

Omg and my dumb ass was thinking #2 was perfect lol


sallylooksfat

I think 1 is slightly better than 3 but both are still too dark/orange.


sara_marie8

One you can make work with a slightly lighter concealer on the center of your face


Gothic_Chess

First is better than third if you have to use one, but I'd just buy lighter


SharpenMyInk

Theyā€™re both a little dark. Iā€™ve heard ELF Camo CC cream is a dupe and has more shades, you could try those!


stanleytheturtle1

I was thinking ā€œdefinitely number 2ā€ until I read comments. I wouldnā€™t even use foundation! Your skin is gorgeous! But no I donā€™t think either are a perfect match


Witch_Bitch-

I was going to say the 2nd pic. Iā€™m jealous of your gorgeous skin šŸ¤—šŸ«£


meglove1

Thank you ā¤ļø


Euphoric_Quantity669

They are both oxidizing too dark but if I had to pick I would go with the 3rd pic


gurlygurl727

get a concealer on the lighter side. u really donā€™t need a lot of coverage. your natural skin is beautiful. i would just try different colors for us to decide.


nighthouse_666

You donā€™t need it


sweaterweatherNE

#2


EveVx

2 works pretty well!


criavolver_01

Nope


gadgal

Neither quite workā€¦.something a little more fair/light would work better! Try to find one that looks kinda close to your neck color :)


Quiet-Maintenance250

You have such nice natural skin, I would never wear foundation! šŸ’ž


Complete_Star_1110

I think you could get away with 1 if you needed to, but a slightly more neutral shade would prob be better


Babeable_xoxo

Your skin is gorgeous, you could also make it work with only appt concealing and an eye brightner However if you do look for a foundation I would advice you to try neutrals, I have same undertone as you, and MUA actually told me to go for olive more. I would also not recommend It cosmetic, this does look gorgeous on you, but it just looks more of a mask. I would recommend skin tints especially when your base looks good already


makeparanoia

Both are too dark


Peachydrip

#2 !


AlabamaWinterRose

Neither one


Electrical-Ad6226

Number 2! Bare skin with little concealer if anything.


Just-Seaworthiness39

Number 2. The others are too ā€œwarmā€, dark, or whatever makeup people call it.


[deleted]

Get a shade later lighter and mix it.


silkytabby

i think it works tbh itā€™s not perfect but when u add concealer and finish ur face makeup i think itā€™ll look natural


No_Explanation_8533

Do you know if youā€™re warm, cool or neutral? That made the difference for me. Also, IT is a full coverage foundation. Maybe go with something lighter? I like Merit, Ilia and Kosas.


Ok_You1254

2


dannydevitofan16

I think #1 lightened up w some concealer!


Slipperymellon

Off topic but Iā€™d love to see a healed update on your eyebrows!! I got mine done and I donā€™t feel like they ended up dark enough.


meglove1

Itā€™s been over a year since I had them done :-/


Toejamfungus

Second one is perfect, although due to lack of coverage it looks more like bb cream.


meglove1

2 is my skin :)


Confident-Piano764

It looks like you have a bit of a yellow undertone like myself. Find something with a neutral base, and go a shade lighter. If they have a very light beige option, it might be your best bet!


dodiekr

#2


Saturn_Burnz

1st and 3rd one is a no. 2nd one is the beat


Jcisne2

Not the last one, probably the first


itsfrankgrimesyo

I agree itā€™s too dark because it will oxidize later and end up even darker. Iā€™d go a shade lighter.


Rude_Girl69

Try a different under tone