Boots foundation match service

[pinkieandperkie]

I have an appointment at Boots tomorrow for their foundation matching service where they zap your face with a little machine and tell you what colour foundation you need. Sorry if this sounds silly but do I have to go in makeup free for an accurate result? Thanks.

[BlueCowWonders]

No, they'll just wipe off a little spot

[pinkieandperkie]

Thanks Blue, such a relief that I don't have to venture out without my make up on.

[Tessticklesyourfancy]

Op, when I had the Boots foundation match done, I was wandering through and only stopped to buy a day cream. I got talking to the lady on the counter about foundation and she offered to do the match there and then. I already had foundation on so she did a quick cleanse and matched me to the best colour I've ever had. I'm fair skinned but have usually ended up with foundation that's too pink and I've wasted £££ over time on iffy coloured foundations.

[SorrelForbes]

Their Cool Ivory is the best colour match I've ever found.

[ShellyF]

I have had two different colours matched to my skin.

[notamummy10]

Shelly usually that's the case if you have colour in your cheeks/forehead, my forehead and cheeks are different shades!

[StylishDuck]

I got this done before my wedding because j was doing my own make up. I only ever use No7 foundation now. It's really reasonably priced and quite often on offer too.

[pinkieandperkie]

Thank you all for your replies. My sister had her match done and she said that the colour that boots suggested matched her perfectly. I'm quite excited, I'm going today

[hugoagogo]

I had mine done when I accidentally went out make up free!
The lady was very nice and did my whole face for me, just as I would like it very natural. I believe I am cool vanilla

[stonecircle]

Had it done twice when passing - didn't think there was any need to make an appointment? Both times they wiped existing makeup off along my jawline - apparently that's the best place so they can make sure the suggested colour blends in well between face and neck.

[pinkieandperkie]

Stone, you don't need to make an appointment for this it's just an option now to book online so I thought it may save time lurking round the counter.

[Helenluvsrob]

Is everyone here a cool Ivory ? I've met lots of people who look different but all apparently match it .... I have it but it's a bit too yellow.

Dd2 was too pale to match and thank goodness we had an honest SA with the same problem. She looked very badly matched but said " see u have to wear boots brand at work, but they don't cater for this blue pale ivory tone skin "!!

[pinkieandperkie]

Does anyone know if Boots can give a little sample of the foundation that they match you with. This would be useful.

[MadSprocker]

Yes they do give a pot.

[ShellSuitonBonfireNight]

I love this! I finally got a foundation I'm happy with. Bought a concealer for the first time ever as well. I'm a Calico, which I think is the palest, but I don't know if it I'm cool or warm toned.

[DropZoneOne]

I was matched as Warm Ivory - I'm olive toned and it's a great match, I use the airbrush liquid foundation in the summer and it doesn't look like I'm wearing foundation at all. I matched lipstick too and ended up with colours I'd never have been brave enough to try!

[ohidoliketobe]

I was colour tested and after a few years trying various different brands, I'm now 100% back to being a No7 fan for foundation.
I'm Calico in winter - the palest of the pale! I get it in beautifully matte. Great coverage without feeling like I have a mask on. I go for Instant Radiance in summer in various colours/ mix my own if in between depending on how much sun I've caught.
I like their mascaras too as I have sensitive eyes, and they recommend you lipstick colours based on your foundation too which I found great.

I just wish their eyeshadows were a bit more pigmented and long lasting then I could ditch urban decay!

[thestylethatdecadesforgot]

Ooh this sounds promising. My old foundation was a benefit one and it's just run out and I can't afford it again so will try No7. How does the lipstick matching work?

[misspym]

I'm a Cool Vanilla. Excellent match for me.

[noisyrice]

I'm 'calico' but am currently using the stay perfect and I'm not sure if it's too drying on my skin?

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I like the compact one, in the palest shade. It doesn't last very long though, so I was wondering about getting a liquid one. Am a bit overwhelmed by all the choices though!

The long lasting lipsticks are excellent - wish they did a better range of colours.

[DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen]

I was matched with the best foundation shade ever but I don't like the no7 foundations they don't last long on skin at all.

[ShellSuitonBonfireNight]

I use the Essentially Natural liquid foundation in the aforementioned Calico. I think she asked me about coverage and recommended this one. I did think about getting more coverage on repurchase but the Sales Assistant recommend sticking with this one but using a concealer as well. They work together but it is a low maintence look iyswim.

If you have a No7 voucher they can work out the same price as Rimmel. I can't see myself going using anything else! I want to try the lipstick/blush matching next but can't justify it at the moment! (Hmmm maybe next time I have a voucher...)

[DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen]

I used to love the lippies but they just look plain scary these days!

[thestylethatdecadesforgot]

How did it go OP?