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"The best place to match a foundation is on the area that you are placing it," noted Lujan. If you hold your wrist up to your face and look at the two areas in the mirror, it is likely that the inside of your wrist will be much lighter than your face, and the outside will be a bit darker (all because of varying levels of sun exposure). Try to match on your jawline instead. And don't get frustrated if you need to test many colors! "Typically, you need to try three colors before deciding on a perfect shade," he said.