Do you feel overwhelmed by the seemingly endless types of foundations that are now available? There's a foundation for pretty much any type of skin: sensitive, acne-prone, anti-aging, oily, dry, combination, radiant. It's hard to determine what type of foundation would be best for you skin type, but sometimes it's even harder to find a foundation that matches your skin color.

I recently went to one of those department store makeup counters and had a free makeover and received a foundation that was a perfect match to my skin tone. It was at this consultation that I learned about matching the undertones of my skin to the right color foundation. Most people, even women of color, either have a pink (cool) or yellow (warm) undertone. Determining your undertone is the perfect start in finding your perfect foundation.

1. Cool undertones:

a. Your skin appears rosy, pink, red, beige or brown in the sunlight.

b. Silver or gray colors make your skin look vibrant.

c. You skin burns easily.

d. Your best foundation color: porcelain or sandstone hued.

2. Warm undertones:

a. Your skin looks golden, yellowish, bronze or even a hint of green (olive skin) in the sunlight.

b. Gold colors make your skin look vibrant.

c. You tan easily and very rarely burn.

d. Your best foundation color: nude, creamy beige and pink.

3. Neutral undertones:

a. You have no obvious overtones of the above colors.

b. Your best foundation color: Ivory, honey or wheat can look good on almost anyone.

Once you have determined your skin's undertone, you can now start testing the right foundation color by dabbing a small amount onto your inner arm or wrist, which closely matches your face color. The foundation should look transparent or blend evenly with your skin tone.