Asian Beauty Tips
Foundation colors for you.

What we've decided to do is to have actual color swatches that match your skin tone. In general, the skin tone associated with Asian beauty is yellow, but we know that in many cases there are more than just yellow undertones. Some of us have more beige or olive. Look at your skin and see which undertone is more dominant.

Remember, some areas of the face tend to be lighter than the rest. What color foundation do you choose, the lighter or the darker? The common tendency is to go with the lighter; the oils of our skin tend to darken any product we apply to our face.

Quick Tip: The next time you go to the makeup department, try one shade that is the lighter one on one side of the face and the darker on the other side. Let it sit for a while and then come back to the counter to see which one looks the most natural.

Industry favorites for Yellow/Olive undertones for Asian women:

Becca - makeup.com
Latte, Banana, Caramel, Honey, Cashew
Click on makeup.com banner below and search for "Becca Cosmetics Stick Foundation"

Shu Uemura - Go to a retailer near you.
554, 555, 584, 764, 774, 964

M. A. C. Cosmetics - Go to a retailer near you.
C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C30, C35, C40, NC15, NC20, NC25, NC30, NC35, NC37

Laura Mercier - amazon.com
Sunny Beige, Honey Beige, Golden Beige, Sand
Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation

Kevyn Aucoin - beauty.com
SX02, SX03, SX04, SX05, SX06, LQ07, LQ08
Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer Foundation, SX 02
Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer Foundation, SX 03
Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer Foundation, SX 04
Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer Foundation, SX 05
Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer Foundation, SX 06
Kevyn Aucoin The Liquid Airbrush Foundation, LQ #7
Kevyn Aucoin The Liquid Airbrush Foundation, LQ #8

Makeup Forever - beauty.com
Sand, Caramel, Camel
Make Up For Ever Face & Body Liquid Makeup

Giorgio Armani - Go to a retailer near you.
4, 4.5, 5.5, 6

Benefit - benefitcosmetics.com
Jax, Hide and Seek, You Rebel Lite, Some Kind-a Gorgeous
play sticks - foundation and concealer - jax
play sticks - foundation and concealer - hide and seek
you rebel lite
some kind-a gorgeous deep foundation faker

Stila - beauty.com
Light, Tone, Medium
Stila Tinted Moisturizer Sheer Color SPF 15, Light
Stila Tinted Moisturizer Sheer Color SPF 15, Tone
Stila Tinted Moisturizer Sheer Color SPF 15, Medium

Industry favorites for Beige undertones for Asian women:

Bobbi Brown - amazon.com
Warm Ivory, Sand, Warm Sand, Honey
Bobbi Brown Moisture Rich Foundation SPF 15
Bobbi Brown Smooth Skin Foundation

M. A. C. Cosmetics - Go to a retailer near you.
N3, N4, N5, NC15, NW15, NW20, NW25, NW30

Shiseido - amazon.com
Natural Light Ivory, Natural Fair Beige, Natural Light Ochre
Shiseido The Makeup Lifting Foundation SPF 16 I20 Natural Light Ivory
Shiseido The Makeup Cream Foundation B40 Natural Fair Beige
Shiseido The Makeup Stick Foundation SPF 15 O20 Natural Light Ochre 10g/0.35oz

Becca - makeup.com
Sherbet, Praline, Mallow, Tahini, Macadamia
Click on makeup.com banner below and search for "Becca Cosmetics Stick Foundation"

Shu Uemura - Go to a retailer near you.
364, 545, 564, 574, 584, 774, 974

Revlon - drugstore.com for an inexpensive alternative
Nude, Sand Beige, Medium Beige, Natural Tan
Revlon Colorstay for Combo/Oily Skin Makeup with SoftFlex SPF 6, Nude
Revlon Colorstay for Combo/Oily Skin Makeup with SoftFlex SPF 6, Sand Beige
Revlon Colorstay for Combo/Oily Skin Makeup with SoftFlex SPF 6, Medium Beige
Revlon Colorstay for Combo/Oily Skin Makeup with SoftFlex SPF 6, Natural Tan

Laura Mercier - amazon.com
Blush Ivory, Warm Ivory, Shell Beige, Nude Fawn
Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation

Giorgio Armani - Go to a retailer near you.
2, 3, 5

Benefit - benefitcosmetics.com
You Rebel Lite, Some Kind-a Gorgeous, Dr. Feelgood, Volume 2, Volume 4
you rebel lite
some kind-a gorgeous deep foundation faker
dr. feelgood invisible face blotting balm foundation
non fiction liquid foundation - volume 2
non fiction liquid foundation - volume 4

Stila - beauty.com
10 Watts
Stila Liquid Foundation Illuminating, 10 Watts
Stila Powder Foundation Illuminating SPF 12, 10 Watts

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