Not only can the wrong shade of foundation give you an unnatural cast, it can age you well beyond your years. But if you happen to have a too-dark foundation in your stash, hold off before tossing it or sending it back — unless you want to go for that more mature look, that is. You may just be able to make a too-dark foundation work to your advantage. Learn what to do if your base is too light, and for tips on correcting base that's too dark, just read more.
Too-Dark Foundation? There's a Fix For That
Not only can the wrong shade of foundation give you an unnatural cast, it can age you well beyond your years.
In the makeup world, there are few things worse than discovering you've purchased a too-light foundation shade. But before you palm it off to a fair-skinned friend or head back to try and get a refund, make your mismatched makeup work for you. 
Pressed and loose powder can save makeup from moving throughout the day, but did you ever think to wear powder under and over your makeup look to create a budge-proof base? Double up on the product to stamp out oil before it starts. "Powder your face before makeup to absorb sebum before it can get to your foundation," recommends David Horne, Director of Product Development for 
Perhaps you love the concept of airbrush foundation, but you don't want to fork over hundreds of dollars to purchase the tools to achieve the effect. Luckily, you don't have to look any further than what's in your makeup bag to mimic that flawless finish. First, just dot your liquid foundation on the following areas: the forehead, chin, cheeks, and tip of the nose. Next, using circular motions, simply blend in the foundation with a blush-sized brush, preferably one with bristles that are slightly more densely packed. This ensures your makeup will buff on beautifully for soft-focus results. Here are some great options:
Applying foundation is one of those really personal things. It’s a bit like the face you pull while applying mascara – it can be categorised, yet it’s still uniquely yours.