How To Choose Perfect In Flicka Foundation || All shades guide by Shama’s corner @flickacosmetics, by Shama's Corner on YouTube. 3 min 15 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 15 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Find your undertone first. Look at the veins on your inner wrist in daylight: blue or purple means cool, green means warm, and a mix means neutral. This cuts the shade list down fast.
Match the depth to your jawline, not your hand. Swipe two or three shades in short stripes along your jaw and blend each one down onto your neck.
Check the stripes in daylight near a window. The shade that seems to vanish into your skin is your match. One that looks grey, orange or chalky is wrong.
Wait 10 to 15 minutes before you decide. Foundation can darken slightly as it dries, so a shade that looks perfect straight away may end up too deep.
Pick the finish for your skin type. Choose a matte formula if you get oily by midday, and a hydrating one if your skin feels tight or flaky.
Apply a thin layer to half your face with a damp sponge and blend down your neck. Check that your face and neck look like the same colour.
Ask for a second opinion if you can. A friend or a counter assistant looking at you from a step back will spot a mismatch you miss in the mirror.
Note the shade name or number before you buy. Flicka names can look similar across ranges, so keep the exact code on your phone for next time.
Tips and common mistakes
Never test foundation on the back of your hand, because that skin is usually a different colour from your face.
If you sit between two shades, buy the lighter one and warm it up with a little bronzer rather than buying a shade that is too dark.
Let testers dry fully before judging them, since wet foundation always looks lighter than the finished result.
Store your bottle away from direct sun and heat so the colour and texture stay stable.
Questions
How do I know if I have warm or cool undertones?
Look at your wrist veins in daylight and at how your skin reacts to gold and silver jewellery. Green veins and gold looking better usually mean warm, while blue veins and silver mean cool.
What if the shade looks right in the shop but wrong at home?
Shop lighting is often yellow or very bright, so always confirm the match in daylight. If it still looks off, your foundation may be oxidising and you may need a half shade lighter.
Can I return a foundation that does not match?
That depends on the shop or seller's return policy, so ask before you pay. Buying a tester or a small size first saves you from being stuck with a full bottle.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
