1. NOT PICKING THE CORRECT SHADE

"The base is everything. If you get the foundation right, you can do anything with the rest of the makeup and it will always look amazing. The perfect base starts with finding the right shade."

2. APPLING TOO MUCH FOUNDATION

"The key to preventing your foundation from looking too heavy or cakey is to look for a buildable foundation like the MAC Studio Fix Fluid or the new MAC Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation. Both foundations allow you to use as much or as little as you wish."

3. NOT KNOWING YOUR UNDERTONE

"Do you have a cooler or a warmer skin tone? Do you see creamy, golden or caramel tones within your skin, or is it more pink, rosy or rich? Once you’ve established the undertone it’s then about matching your depth." 

4. NOT PREPPING THE SKIN

"Flawless skin starts with skincare. Prepping the skin is vital for giving your foundation the smoothest and freshest finish. The more you condition and hydrate your skin the better your foundation will look."

5. PICKING THE WRONG FORMULA FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE

"If you have dryer skin, you might want to consider looking for a foundation that is more hydrating. However, if you prefer a more matte base you should consider looking for a foundation formulated for all skin types or even an oily/combination skin type."