im not very dark complected but i don't have very fair skin...but it is light...but i feel like the make up i use makes my skin look orange or it doesn't blend right and its the lighest shade...so what foudation and powder for over it do you think is really good?

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ahhh yeah i know your problem.
try clinique.. they have the best stuff.

I dont use foundation so im sorry i cant help you with that the the best powder is Covergirl minerlal loose powder. I love this product! It gives my face a "glow" that is really pretty!

«Foundation»
when putting on foundation you must make it the closest to your natural colouring or you will end up to brown/orange & completely a mess.
You can either use your fingers or a sponge to apply it is completely up to you.
You start doing your forehead,nose,rest of your face & last
your eyelids. important fact that a lot of people forget to do.
Also when your putting your foundation on DO NOT forget your neck, there is nothing worse than seeing a tide mark.
When putting in on gently blend from your neck upwards towards your face, not forgetting to get close to your ears.
«Powder»
A loose powder is better & a translucent one is the best. put this on the puff that usually comes with. You do not needs loads of this just pat a little on this helps any shine & to hold your make up better.
«Blusher»
Depending on your colouring really but you do need something that looks natural with your own colouring. A wide brush is the best for this after dabbing it on then give a quick blow to get rid of any excess. This should go from the starter line on your cheek that is online with your nose going up towards the ear. Do not make this a straight line it must be blended.
«Eyeliner»
Put this on before any eyeshadow or mascara.
If using a liquid one thats fine just make sure you have a steady hand broader @ the back thinner @ the front If using a pencil apply the same as the liquid only this time use a cotton bud to blend it a little.
«Eyeshadow»
Again depends on your colouring & the colours you like. Try to keep it on the bottom lid not all the way up to the eyebrow that just looks tacky.
«Mascara»
To stop getting those panda eyes & for a more flattering look use mascara only on the top lashes, use about 2 coats but only when one coat is dry do not try to put all on @ once or it will clump them together, you can also dye your lashes for that all together more professional look as well as using your mascara which gives you the impression or fuller longer lashes.

Dior ultra matt foundation is quite good.
Molton brown liquid light foundation is a very good product
Powder I find that corn silk powder is really good & keeps the make up in place.

If you purchase molton brown use the colour lune 02 that is for the colouring that you have described

I find that Mary Kay products are the best. I have 2 colors of liquid foundation that I use. One for the summer time, one for the winter time. Sometimes I blend the 2 liquid foundations for just the right color.

If you have a MAC store near you they can help you find the exact right shade and give you little tests to bring home and try out even. (They did this for me and a friend about a week ago and we tried a few and then went back and bought one) I always feel like they know what they are doing in there more than just trying to sell you stuff.