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[2die4Him]

Most people don't realize this (including those so-called "experts" at the makeup counters!), but when you are trying to find that perfect shade to cover acne, eczema, rosacea, etc., you should use the neck area and not the face. This is because the face is typically red and blotchy when suffering from breakouts, or has left-over redness from scarring, and doesn't give a true picture of your natural skin color. If you use the neck area (even if the neck is broken out), you will get a much better match for your true skin color.

[girl3900]

I've heard that before but it's hard to get a good view of your neck to see what shade is just right. Is it possible the neck is paler than the face? I matched a color to my neck and then used it on my face and it was really pale.

[karma police]

I've heard that before but it's hard to get a good view of your neck to see what shade is just right. Is it possible the neck is paler than the face? I matched a color to my neck and then used it on my face and it was really pale.

Yes, the neck is paler than the face. An excellent rule of thumb is to match your makeup shade with the back of your hand. It always works perfectly for me, whether in the winter when I'm super pale or in the summer when I'm tan. Just dab a bit on the back of your hand and if it blends, you're good to go.

[skunkanansie]

Neck is usually paler than the face because the face gets sun exposure where the neck is shaded. Back of my hand is nothing like my face though Guess im a patchwork.

For a colour match i just use a little on the jawline and go look at it outside with a little mirror. I believe some cosmetics companies make little colour match cards, with the colours printed on clear plastic so you can hold it up to your face, and the one you cannot see against your skin is your match. Such a good idea.