How to read foundation bottles with confidence

Go to the right depth range

Most brands organize foundations from light to deep. Start by going straight to the section that matches your depth. Don’t bounce around the display. Staying in your depth lane prevents overbuying and frustration.

Read the undertone code

Look closely at the shade label or description. Many brands use letters or words:

• C / Cool – pink, rosy, bluish

• W / Warm – yellow, golden, peach

• N / Neutral – balanced

• Olive – green or muted (often between warm and neutral)

Example: If you’re Light-Medium + Neutral, look for shades labeled Light-Medium N or similar.

Ignore the shade name

Names can be misleading. Focus on:

• Depth placement in the lineup

• Undertone letter or description

If two shades seem close, choose the one that best matches your neck and chest, not your face.

Move on to your next step!

1. What to expect of master class.

2. How to determine your skin undertone

3. How to determine your skin depth

4. How to choose the right foundation shade

5. Build your makeup bag

6. Learning how to apply—- we will do this step at the retreat!

What makeup am I wearing in the video?

I’m usually a neutral girl, but today I played with a pinky-peach palette to match my floral sweatshirt and honestly… it was fun.

Foundation- Armani Luminous Silk- shade 4.25

Natasha Denona- I need a nude eyeshadow palette

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam concealer- Shade N4

Huda Beauty loose setting powder in pink

Ciele Bronzing sculpting stick

Gucci bronzer in shade 1

Kosa’s blush in the color Swoon

Kosa’s nano eye pencil

Thrive mascara in black

Dibs lip gloss in the shade effortless pink

Set with Charlette Tilbury Setting spray