How many shades i can go darker with my foundation?

Question

My skin color is very light, I want to have it a little bit darker ( but i dont want to use self tanners or bronzers ) how dark my foundation can be without looking fake?

Answer 1

Unfortunately.. you cant go any shades darker. It only looks fake, kinda gross, and unflattering. plus.. it wont match your neck or you chest, so it will look funny and people can totally tell. Your best bet would be ot find one that matches you perfectly, and get a bronzing powder. its not like a self tanner or anything, its  a powder that you use like a blush and using a bigger fluffy brush, sweep it all over you face. it will make you look slightly tanner or more like a healthier glow :) get one with tiny golden sparkles and it makes your skin look amazing. Youll get compliments, promise. I use it everyday. use a littel blush too. the key is to not use too much. with make up.. less it always more! have fun!

Answer 2

I have pale pale German skin and I use a foundation that is a shade darker on my face, but then I use one thats my skin color under my eyes down my nose and to the top of my lip that way I look more naturel when blended in all together it look fabulous

Answer 3

Check the foundation against your neck. However darker you go, if it's darker than your neck area, it will look "fake".

Answer 4

If I was you and I want to obviously get darker I would get spray tanned use tanning lotion get out in the sun or go to the tanning bed. These are the only natural ways to darken your skin you could use darker but It just wont look good. I hope I helped.

Answer 5

You should never go darker than your skin tone with the actual foundation.  It will give you that "mask" look.  Foundation is just that, a foundation for other makeup.  Once you put the foundation on you can use other colors to enhance your skin tone.  No ones face is just one flat color.  Experiment and you will find what looks good with your skin tone.  Keep it natural and not orange. :)