Hello folks, I’m a little new to makeup. I had a few foundations but never had one which I thought was a really good match. I currently own Estee Lauder Double wear 2v2 (pale almond), and that’s what it looks like on me. I think it’s too orange (my eyesight color isn’t that good haha) but I don’t know if it’s because I didn’t recognize my shade well (this specific foundation is under – cold tones), or because it’s too dark for me. I also tried the revlon sable beige which was too yellow on me so I really need help with that. I paired them in store and the salespeople weren’t very professional so would love a lot of help here, thanks 🙂 also if anyone has a recommendation for light hydration, with a shine to natural finish, would be awesome https: // preview .redd.it / t9uy02r8rgz61.jpg? width = 282 & format = pjpg & auto = webp & s = ee9d75c74e4e2dbbbe3d0bead8779aeff38d2a3c
[the lightning was abit too yellow here](https://preview.redd.it/06zyp3r8rgz61.jpg?width=267&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0da44169dab624c44a896998b7f24d4cb00a799b)
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The lighting is so different in these photos that it’s hard to tell but in the 1st one, it doesn’t really look too orange, just too dark.
Have you tried asking for undertone and shade help on r/PaleMUA? They’re really great at giving shade suggestions for fair skin.
you’re right… I think it’s too orange and both pics make it look a little bit too dark also. sorry I can’t help with a suggestion for a better mtch. good luck.
I wanted to add that most of the macy’s stores will give you samples of foundations to try at home under regular lighting conditions. It’ really hard to get a match under retail lighting.