How to Choose Your Makeup Shade in Pakistan (Foundation, Primer, Blush Guide)
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Choosing the right makeup shade can be confusing — especially in Pakistan, where most skin tones fall into warm or golden undertones, but store lighting and incorrect matching techniques result in makeup looking grey, patchy, or too white.
This blog will help you choose the right foundation, primer, and blush shades, specifically for Pakistani skin tones, along with product links you can shop directly.
Step 1: Identify Your Undertone (Pakistani Skin Tone Guide)
| Undertone | How to Identify it | Best Shade Names |
|---|---|---|
| Warm / Yellow / Golden | Veins look green, gold jewelry suits | Warm Beige, Golden, Honey |
| Neutral | Veins look blue + green, both gold/silver suit | Neutral Beige, Nude |
| Cool / Pink | Veins look blue, silver jewelry suits | Ivory, Porcelain, Cool Beige |
Quick Test:
Hold a white dupatta/scarf under your chin in daylight.
If your face looks yellow → warm undertone.
If it looks pink → cool undertone.
Balanced → neutral.
Step 2: Choose Foundation Based on Undertone
Always match your foundation to your jawline, not your hand.
Example foundations available here:
| Product | Best for |
|---|---|
| L'Oreal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation | Oily / humid weather, long-wear |
| Everyday natural wear |
Tip: Choose yellow/golden undertones, not fair/white tones.
This prevents the grey/ashy look many girls experience.
Step 3: Primer Selection (According to Pakistani Skin Type)
| Skin Type in Pakistan | Primer to Choose | Product Suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Oily skin, Karachi/Lahore humidity | Matte / Pore minimizing | Benefit Porefessional Primer |
| Dry skin (winters) | Hydrating / Dewy | e.l.f. Power Grip Primer |
| Combination skin | Matte on T-Zone + Hydrating on cheeks | Use a mix of the above |
Step 4 (NEW): How to Choose Blush Shade for Pakistani Skin
Your undertone matters here too.
| Undertone | Best Blush Shades | Product Suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| Warm / Yellow | Peach, coral, terracotta | e.l.f. Putty Blush |
| Neutral | Rosy nude, mauve | NARS Blush (Orgasm/Mata Hari) |
| Cool / Pink | Pink rose, plum, berry | Pixi On-the-Glow Blush |
Pro tip:
If you want a youthful glow, use liquid or cream blush (looks more natural on Pakistani skin).
Step 5: Shade Testing Hack (Works for online ordering)
- Apply foundation on your jawline.
- Wait 60 seconds — some formulas oxidize (especially in humid weather in Pakistan).
- Check in natural sunlight, not store lighting.
If the shade disappears into your neck, that’s your match.
- Foundation collection: Foundation
- Primer collection: Primer
- Blush collection: Blush
Conclusion
Choosing makeup shades is not about going lighter — it's about matching your undertone + skin type.
Warm undertone → yellow/golden foundations
Dry skin → hydrating primer
Oily skin → matte primer
Peach blush → suits most Pakistani skin tones
When your base shade matches, the makeup looks luxurious, natural, and flawless.