Mathew Nigara

Getting a pretty, natural look with your foundation is about more than just color. Texture, finish, your skin type, and even the seasons can be important considerations. So what do you need to know to get it right? New York Color makeup artist Mathew Nigara has the answers. So to start saving face, just keep reading.

Ever bought a foundation that's exactly the right color, but somehow it winds up looking crappy anyway? It could be that the stuff in question was just a bad texture for your particular skin type. We asked NYC New York Color makeup artist Mathew Nigara (who has worked with stars like Jessica Simpson and Kate Winslet), to explain which foundation textures work for varying skin types. To see his recommendations, just keep reading.