How to Compare Makeup Brands

Compare makeup brands against each other to find out which one will suit your needs. As you begin your comparison, know that one product may wind up drying while another leaves your skin too oily. This is where skin tone, shade choice and brand choice all come into play.

• Find out which makeup looks good on you. Head to a department store and ask for a makeover. Before sitting in the makeup artist's chair, check to see if you have to purchase any of the products in order to receive a complimentary makeover.


• Know your skin tone and study different makeup shades. Learning which skin tone you have helps you in a variety of ways including choosing the right makeup. Department store workers can give you a hand in determining what skin tone you have. Once you know your type, you can choose makeup products that agree with it. Hold varying shades next to your skin tone and look into a mirror to figure out what works and what doesn't.


• Factor the ingredient list intp your decision. Look for products that include the term "hypo-allergenic", because this type of makeup will not aggravate your skin if you're allergic. Non-comedogenic refers to makeup with ingredients that do not clog your pores.


• Keep your lifestyle in mind when shopping for makeup. Those of you who live in a cool climate will want to choose makeup to suit it. Warm and humid air requires makeup that doesn't melt off the second you step outside. Apply minimal makeup during the summer months when temperatures soar. What you do apply needs to have sunscreen somewhere within the makeup whether it's added to your foundation or lotion. Put on a light dusting of waterproof eyeshadow. Add waterproof mascara and liner for nighttime. Keep your makeup at room temperature to avoid problems during the winter months. Use as little cream makeup as you can.


• Figure in cost. Check your budget to see what you're willing to spend on makeup. Plan an outing to the drugstore if you desire a low-cost solution. If you can afford higher priced makeup, plan to make purchases at department stores.