Beauty Guide : Having Trouble Finding the RIGHT Foundation Shade at the Drugstore? UPDATE

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Hello Dolls and Gents, 

So, you may have remember that I wrote a very popular post a while ago. I taught you how to find your perfect foundation shade at the drugstore using a certain trick. While, if you do not what I am talking about, I need you to stop reading and go check it out, 'Having Trouble Finding Your Foundation at the DRUGSTORE'. 


RECAP

I told you guys that is was very difficult for me to get the right shade of foundation at the drugstore and I always gravitate toward the darkest shade. Well, that method was either a hit or miss for me. I went to Sephora and got my Color IQ done. The Sephora and Pantone Color IQ is a patented technology that takes pictures of your skin to find your perfect Pantone skintone for you in the  Sephora foundation database. They take the pantone scanner and take a picture of your forehead, cheek, and neck in the darkness to get the actual colour of your skin. After, your pantone skintone will appear on the scanner. This skintone is  your perfect foundation colour match. My pantone skintone is 2R14

Now, since then a lot has change. My results on the Sephora site has changed and I think also some of my drugstore colours I have changed. I want to update for you guys, because there are new foundation coming out and it helps to what your match is. And, the great news is the Sephora Canada now has free shipping over $50,  fast delivery from coast to coast and free returns. If you like to know more, just keep on reading. 


Colour IQ #2R14 

Foundation for #2R14

  • Makeup Forever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Stick : 178 = Y535
  • bareMinerals Matte Foundation Broad Spectrum : Warm Deep 
  • Clinique Even Better SPF 15 : Pecan (32) 
  • Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15 : Deep Honey 
  • Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation : Rich Honey 
  • Laura Mericer Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide : Truffle 
  • BECCA Ultimate Coverage Complexion Creme : Mahogany 
  • BECCA Ever - Matte Shine Proof Foundation : Cocoa 
  • Marc Jacobs Beauty Genius Gel Super-Charged Oil Free Foundation: 86 Cocoa Deep
  • Marc Jacobs Re(marc)able Full Cover Foundation Concentrate : 86 Cocoa Deep 
  • Laura Mericer Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free : Mocha 
  • Laura Mericer Tinted Moisturizer : Mocha
  • Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Makeup Octinoxate SPF 15 :12 
  • NARS Sheer Glow Foundation : Benares 
  • Smashbox Liquid Halo HD Foundation SPF 15: 10  
  • Dior Star Fluid Foundation : Dark Brown 
  • CoverFX Total Cover Cream Foundation : P110
  • CoverFX Natural Finish Oil Free Foundation : P110
  • CoverFX Pressed Mineral Foundation : P110

Concealer for #2R14 

  • Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer : Sx15
  • Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place High Cover Concealer Broad Spectrum SPF 35 : Extra Deep (Neutral) 
  • Laura Mericer Secret Camouflage : SC-8 
  • Makeup Forever HD Invisible Cover Concealer : 370 Ebony 
  • NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer : Cacao 

Findation Result for Colour IQ #2R14

ALL THE DRUGSTORE AND AFFORDABLE FOUNDATION IS HIGHLIGHTED 
  • Avene Compact Complexion Creams Brown Skins: 06 Cinnamon/Cannelle
  • bareMinerals - Bare Escentuals  Ready SPF 20 Foundation: Warm Dark 
  • Ben Nye Matte Foundation : SA-11 Espresso
  • Black Opal True Colour Stick Foundation SPF 8 : Beautiful Bronze
  • Black Radiance Pressed Powder: Rich Mahogany 
  • black|up
    • Two Way Cake : TW06
    • Cream To Powder Foundation: FC09
    • Fluid Foundation: FL13
  • Bobbi Brown
    • Even Finish Oil Free Even Finish Compact Foundation: Chestnut (9)
    • Long Even Finish Foundation: Chestnut (9)
    • Foundation Stick: Espresso (10)
  • Bourjois Bio Detox Organic Foundation: 61
  • Burberry Beauty Sheer Liquid Foundation: Trench No.13 
  • Chanel Perfection Lumiere Fluid Makeup SPF 10 : 154 Ambre
  • Clinique Stay Matte Oil Free Makeup: Golden (24)
  • CoverGirl
    • Queen Collection Lasting Matte Pressed Powder: Medium Deep Q425
    • NatureLuxe Silk Foundation: Brazilnut 370
    • Ready Set Gorgeous : Soft Sable 320
    • Clean Liquid Makeup Sensitive Skin: Tawny 265
    • Queen Collection Natural Hue Compact Foundation: Warm Caramel Q530
  • Dermablend Cover Creme SPF 30 : Deep Brown 
  • Dinair Airbrush Makeup Foundation: Cocoa
  • e.l.f. Studio Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 :  Mocha
  • Elizabeth Arden Intervene Makeup SPF 15: Soft Cocoa
  • Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup SPF 10 : 5N2 Amber Honey
  • Fashion Fair Fast Finish Foundation Stick : Sable
  • Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation: 11
  • Givenchy Éclat Matissime Fluid Foundation: 02 - Mat Shell
  • Illamasqua
    • Cream Foundation : 325
    • Skin Base Foundation: 16
  • IMAN
    • Second to None Cream to Powder Foundation : Earth 6
    • Second to None Stick Foundation: Earth 4
  • Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Moisture Foundation: 303
  • L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation : Cocoa 112
  • Lancôme
    • Teint Miracle: Suede 4C
    • Teint Idole Ultra 24 SPF 15 : 540 Suede W
  • Laura Mericer
    • Oil Free Supreme Foundation: Rich Sienna
    • Tinted Moisturizer Crème Compact SPF 20: Mocha
    • Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer: Bronze Radiance
  • LORAC Natural Performance Foundation: NP-9 Brown
  • MAC
    • Select SPF 15: NW47
    • Face and Body : C9
    • Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15 : Dark Plus
    • Studio Careblend/Pressed Powder: Medium Deep 
    • Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation: NC55
  • Makeup Forever
    • Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation : No.85 Brown
    • HD Invisible Foundation : 180 Brown
  • Maybelline
    • Superstay 24 hr Makeup : 120 Cocoa
    • Dream Matte Mousse Foundation: Cocoa - Dark 3
  • Milani Cream to Powder Makeup  Warm Spice
  • NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 : Polynesia
  • Revlon  ColorStay Mineral Mousse: 080 Deep
  • Ruby Kisses Pure Mineral Powder for Sensitive Skin: Cognac
  • Stila Natural Finish Oil Free Makeup: J
  • Urban Decay  Naked Skin: 12.0
  • Vasanti Liquid Cover-Up Oil Free Foundation and Concealer: V15
  • YSL Teint Touche Eclat Foundation : BD70 Beige Dore 

If you wondering, I have purchase some of the recommendations from Findation and it matches perfectly. These are the foundations I own, so far:
  • Ruby Kisses Mineral Powder in Cognac 
  • CoverGirl Ready Set Gorgeous in Soft Sable 
  • Maybelline Superstay 24 hr Makeup in 120 Cocoa 
Check the sites out to try this for yourselves 
Hope you enjoyed this update for my last post helps. Have you tried this yet? Leave your comment down below. Don't forget to share, +1'd, and comment down below.






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5 comments

  1. Thanks. Really appreciate this post

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    1. Thank you Karian, I'm glad that I can help you out

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  2. Hi i've recently been to Sephora to get a colour iq test, turns out I'm the same skin tone as you. It was great to easily get the more affordable brands of foundation do.
    I was wondering if you knew of any concealers that would match our skintone at a drugstore more affordable price, I got the NARS radiant creamy concealer Dark 2 cacao but its quite pricey.

    Thank you :)

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    1. Hi Corine, I am glad to hear you were match to my old color iq number. I also went to Sephora recently and I got matched to a different number, but I will be doing a post about that later. A concealer that matches your skin tone perfectly that is drugstore is the L.A. Girl Pro Conceal in Dark Cocoa. This concealer provides a medium coverage and matte/satin finish. I do know where you are located, but I think in US is no more than $5 and same here in Canada. I recommend check L.A. Girl Pro Concealer out.

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  3. Hello thank you so much I appreciate your post it has help me do much because tone matches yours. I want to know the color I should get in Iman,Luxury concealer Foundation,Luxury Radiance liquied makeup.And cover creamy concealer.Please help Thank you my Email is joyce.fisher73@Gmail.com and you are the best for this post

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