Mediterranean 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, Mediterranean skin has a natural olive hue with some undertones that are yellow. This combination might make your skin appear a little gray. Try foundation colors with a more yellow or golden tone.

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.

If you want to accentuate the golden tones in your skin, then reach for the darker shade. Be careful here not to go too dark. Because we are very aware of the damage the sun can cause, many of us keep our face out of the sun. This often leads to your body being darker than your 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.

Like most of us that need to use concealer to cover dark circles or unwanted spots, look for a color that has more peach or orange. This will balance the purples or dark spots that we want to cover.

Industry favorites for Olive/Yellow undertones for Mediterranean skin tones:

Becca - makeup.com
Brioche, Brule, Cappuccino, Cashew, Honeycomb, Olive, Toast, Toffee

Shu Uemura - Go to a retailer near you.
554, 734, 954

M. A. C. Cosmetics - Go to a retailer near you.
C30, C3, C4, C6, C7, NC35, NC40, NC42, NC43, NC44

Laura Mercier - amazon.com
Almond, Honey Beige, Sunny Beige, Suntan Beige, Tan, Toffee Bronze, Walnut

Kevyn Aucoin - beauty.com
SX06, SX07, SX08, SX11, LQ07, LQ08

Makeup Forever - amazon.com
Camel #18, Caramel #12

Giorgio Armani - Go to a retailer near you.
6.5, 8, 9

Benefit - benefitcosmetics.com
Dr. Feelgood, Some Kind-a Gorgeous, You Rebel-Dark

Stila - beauty.com
Tan Dark 01, Warm Dark 02, D, G, I

Scott Barnes - beauty.com
Chestnut, Topaz

Bronzers:

For those who want to have that sun kissed look all year round, try using a bronzer. Start at the temple of eye and gently stroke down to the cheeks. Choose a bronzer that is not too orange.

Another option is to blend a little liquid bronzer into your liquid foundation….but not all over the face. Just in areas that the sun would bronze first; like the apple of the cheeks and the forehead

Industry favorites for Bronzers:

Clarins - amazon.com
Self Tanning Instant Gel, Intense Bronze Self Tanning Tint, Sun Face Palette

Guerlain - Go to a retailer near you.
Terracotta Limited Edition, Terracotta Moisturizing Bronzing Powder Long Lasting, Terracotta Tan Booster Active Bronzing Powder, Terracotta Light Sheer Bronzing Powder

Nars - beauty.com
Casino, Laguna, Body Glow

Scott Barnes - beauty.com
Nonchalant, St. Tropez, Self Tanning Mist, Self Tan Creme, Original Body Bling

Becca - makeup.com
Brazillian Bronzing Sheen, Flamenco, Salsa, Lambada, Tango, Bronzing Duo

Stila - beauty.com
Stila Sun SPF 15, Sun Gel, Bronze Illuminating Finshing Powder

Giorgio Armani - Go to a retailer near you.
Sheer Bronze

Benefit - benefitcosmetics.com
Talk to the Tan, Hoola, Dallas

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