My journey started out messy
Okay so first thing, I stood at Sephora staring at Patrick Todd shelves totally lost. Those fancy names like “Velvet Veil” and “Pixel Perfector”? Zero clue what they actually do. Grabbed three random bottles thinking they’d magically match my skin.
The disaster phase
Next day tried putting them on together. Looked like a zombie got punched in the face! Way too orange on my forehead but gray around chin. Wiped everything off feeling stupid. Realized makeup ain’t paint – you can’t just slap colors everywhere.
Made these classic mistakes:
- Assumed all foundations work for all skins
- Bought based on cool packaging only
- Forgot to check if I’m oily or dry type
My lightbulb moment
Dug out vacation pictures where I looked decent. Noticed my neck is actually yellowish, not pink like I thought. Went back to store barefaced. Dabbed testers on jawline not hand – huge difference! The “Honey Glow” line blended perfectly while “Rose Petal” made me look sick.
Testing like a detective
Swatched everything under store lights AND natural light near exit. You wouldn’t believe how different things look! Took sample pots home instead of buying. Wore each for full workday:
- Checked if forehead got shiny by lunch
- Saw if chin turned flaky in AC
- Made boyfriend check if neck color matched
Final picks that worked
After wasting $90 and 3 weeks I nailed it: For normal days I use their FeatherLight Serum which feels like nothing. When going out I mix in some Cover King for spots. Pro tip? Their tiny travel bottles are perfect for testing without blowing cash.
Biggest lesson? Forget fancy names – stand near window with bare skin and swatch on your actual face. Your real skin tone won’t lie!