Find Your Shade

Most people test foundation on the back of their hands, but that rarely works - the shade of your hand is nearly always different from that of your face.

Instead, apply 2 or 3 shades you think might be "the one" to your jaw, then step outside with a hand mirror.

The right colour is always the one that "disappears" into your skin in natural (not artifical) light when blended.

Since most Indian skins have yellow undertones, picking a yellow-toned foundation is a good idea.

Tackle Dark Circles

Dark under-eye circles are famously annoying. Luckily, your concealer and foundation can help. First, pick a concealer that's just one shade lighter than your foundation-go any lighter and you may end up with tell-tale "raccoon" eyes.

Do choose a concealer with pink undertones- the "pink" will even out the grey of your circles (yellow can make them look "muddy").

Use your ring finger to dot and blend the concelaer around your eyes, then gently apply a fine layer of foundation over the area, making sure not to "erase" your work.