Light– mostly pale, but can still get a slight tan In the GH Beauty Lab's latest foundation test, scientists analyzed 190 submitted products to find the top 30 contenders for evaluation, quantifying 919 data points to find the best-performing formulas.Your depth of colour is where you sit on the spectrum of light (medium or dark) and will ensure you don’t choose a shade that’s too light or too dark. So, how do you tell your depth of colour?įair skin– doesn’t tan easily and is quite pale all year round Formulas that claim moisturization benefits, like tinted moisturizers and BB and CC creams, are also tested for skin hydrating effects using the Lab's Corneometer device.

Professional makeup artist evaluators test the foundations on factors such as dispensing, texture, application (spreadability, blendability, buildability) and coverage look and feel. To find the best foundation formulas and brands, Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab scientists and editors scan the market for bases across price points, which are then label-masked to eliminate bias.

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