Too Faced Born This Way Foundation - Maple

The Too Faced Born This Way Foundation is designed to provide undetectable, medium coverage that looks natural and helps to even skin tone without feeling heavy. It can be built up in thin layers for slightly more coverage where desired.

While the product is in the Maple shade, finding your perfect match often involves swatching on your jawline in natural light. Consider your skin's undertone (cool, warm, neutral) when selecting a shade. Online shade-matching tools can be a starting point, but in-person testing is usually best for accuracy.

This foundation is formulated to be versatile. For oily skin, pairing it with a mattifying primer and setting powder is recommended. For dry skin, ensure thorough moisturization beforehand. Sensitive skin users should always perform a patch test.

For a natural look, start with a small amount and blend outwards from the center of your face using a damp beauty sponge or a soft buffing brush. Pressing motions rather than dragging can help achieve a seamless, skin-like finish. Use clean fingertips for a sheerer application.

Foundation can sometimes darken due to interaction with skin oils or air (oxidation). Proper skin prep, including using a primer, can help. Ensure you're storing the product correctly, and if oxidation is a persistent issue, try a shade that appears slightly lighter or with a different undertone initially.

While it can be worn without setting powder for a dewy finish, using a light dusting of translucent setting powder, especially in the T-zone, can help prolong wear, control shine, and prevent transfer, particularly for those with oilier skin or in humid climates.

Ensure your skin is properly prepped with moisturizer. Use a clean, damp beauty sponge or a soft foundation brush and blend thoroughly in small sections, using gentle, buffing motions.

You might be using too much product. Start with a very small amount and build coverage in thin layers only where needed. Ensure your skin is well-hydrated underneath.

The Maple shade is designed for specific undertones. If it doesn't match, you may need a different shade. Try blending down to your neck to see if it integrates better. Consider testing shades in natural light next time.

Ensure you are using a primer suitable for your skin type. After application, lightly set the foundation with a translucent setting powder, focusing on areas prone to shine. A setting spray can also help prolong wear.

Proper skin prep, including exfoliation and hydration, can minimize this. Using a blurring or pore-filling primer can also create a smoother canvas. Apply foundation in thin layers and gently press it into the skin rather than rubbing.