Q&A for How to Shop for Makeup

There are so many different types of foundations. They range in finishes from matte to dewy, and many brands are becoming very inclusive, so there are a lot of different tones. It's really tricky to match a color in a drugstore by just holding up the container to your face. The best way to find out what color looks best on you is to go to a store where they can test it on your skin.

It all comes down to your skin tone. Choose colors and shades that match your skin tone to help you look your best.

To slim your nose, it should be darker; to highlight, it should be lighter.

No, that is not stealing. As long as you are purchasing a product and the company willingly lets you have the freebies, you're fine.

If your skin has patches of flaky skin, or places your makeup won't go on as smoothly, you probably have dry skin. If your skin is constantly sweaty or greasy, you probably have oily skin. You can also have a mix, or neither.

Yes! Of course! Take some time to experiment and perfect your own version.

A few of the brands you can buy in the drugstore are L'Oréal, Ulta, Covergirl, and Maybelline. For a cheaper brand, try Wet 'n' Wild. Try on some of the makeup samples at the store before you buy. Experiment to see what works best for you.

Some higher-end skin care products really good options for sensitive skin of any kind, and have a three-step skin care routine that includes a soap, something to exfoliate, and then a lotion. There are different products for different skin types, ranging from very dry to very oily and everything in between. Although they may be a little more spendy, a little bit goes a long way and it's definitely worth the investment, as there are noticeable results.

Sure, if you want to and can find a shade/texture that you like. It's generally considered a good brand. Others to consider are Nars, Vice, and Urban Decay.

I don't have a Sally's Beauty Supply but I know that ULTA does have tester products but I don't think they have free samples. They also have oil blotting sheets. Sephora has free samples.

If you have minor blemishes, a concealer is your best bet. If you have an uneven skin tone along with other blemishes, you may want to use a foundation. Set both with a powder.

Avoid bright colors. Subtle light pink or orange would work best.

The basic products that every girl should get are mascara, an eyelash curler, foundation, concealer, and a light lipstick or gloss. You don't really to buy anything in particular, just what you think you need.

You can if you really like the company, and most brands will tell you their products work best together. This is true to a point. You can also feel free to mix and match brands to your liking.

I personally love the NYX butter lipsticks, Revlon lip stains, and WetNWild liquid catsuit lipsticks.

Many brands have SPF foundation, but for acne, BB or CC creams are the best. Try out Clinique; they have a BB cream that is full coverage, with sunscreen, and meant for oily skin.

I have the same problem, and drugstore skin makeup makes me break out so badly! If you're willing to spend $30+ dollars on face makeup, then I recommend you do so. Or you could experiment with different drugstore foundation to see if you have better luck than me.

Go for a gel moisturizer, as that helps prevent oily skin from building up oils throughout the day.

Get a smoothing primer, a liquid foundation or BB or CC cream, and a good setting powder (not foundation powder). Try not to cake on the makeup because it'll crease.

You could use a loose or pressed powder (not foundation powder, setting powder) to set foundation and concealer.

It depends on the product you're talking about. Not everything will have perfect dupes either color or formula-wise.

Concealer is the best for this, as it hides blemishes and the like. Try mixing it with your sunscreen for a thicker formula with more coverage.

Everyone has different skin tones unique to them! Some foundations I'd recommend is Maybelline 24 full coverage foundation and Fenty Beauty foundation.

This depends on what look you are hoping to achieve. You could buy metallic browns, or purples, blues, and greens to have something that stands out without being dark. White mascara really makes eye color stand out, pink eye liner can look very goth, and very pale lips can be quite dramatic.