Beginners Foundation Application ♡ How-To: Choose Your Shade!

[@marikagabbianelli]

You honestly don't get enough credit for all the hard work you put into your channels. So many other people find it difficult to upload one video every week and here you are putting out 3 videos and tonnes of vlogs, without ever slacking on content. So yeah, kudos girl... your work ethic is inspiring!

[@carolleader5436]

Wait PLEASE make this a series... it would really help people trying to get into the basics of makeup! Also, maybe do a winged eyeliner tutorial for different styles of makeup :D

[@maddyaislabie9523]

You know your a long time subscriber when you can remember her last beginners series 😊😘 love you Shan

[@maddyaislabie9523]

And happy birthday to you gorgeous girl 🍰🎂

[@Evalovescoffee]

I am quite experienced with foundations and all other make up, but I LOVE the fact that you're doing these series! You explain everything very well, you're not cocky or anything because you know what you're talking about and beginners don't. I feel you're genuinely trying to show your tips and tricks, without a lot of fuss. Seriously, I love you even more now :) thank you for being so nice and just being you :)

[@lyricclarke4521]

Shannon in the beginners tutorials please teach how to do winged eyeliner!

[@MOAB1589]

Yes she's so good at it!!!!

[@katinicole1945]

YoItsLyric my pro-tip: get a liquid eyeliner in the marker format, especially to start with. I like the stila one a lot. it allows you to use almost a "stamping" motion along your eyelid. I draw the line of my wing first and then I stamp it along the inner corner. Then it makes it easy to see where to connect the two lines. :) The marker style really helps.

[@nathalyflores5635]

yesss😣

[@ukirashiramiro4313]

I never found eyeliner hard :)) my tip is improve drawing skills :)) promise you if you know how to draw its easy peasy :))

[@shaeylenamil8153]

YoItsLyric go Desi Perkins :)

[@terrab3787]

I cannot wait for your other videos!!! This one was great and I'm dying to try out this foundation..

[@xe7535]

I'm not new to makeup but I always seem to pick out the wrong foundation :/

[@BriannaKearns]

That can happen to me too!!

[@tardisofhope]

you most likely know what you're doing. it's the make up brands not even thinking about everyone and only do limited shades. and it's really annoying.

[@tardisofhope]

you most likely know what you're doing. it's the make up brands not even thinking about everyone and only do limited shades. and it's really annoying.

[@kaceyglitter]

Me too :(

[@sophielorena5448]

Same

[@rebeccaforbes5145]

You've hit the nail on the head with this video Shan. I feel like you've covered all the bases and explained everything in depth without being patronising. This is awesome!

[@Mswalden]

Happy 23rd Shan!💜 We all love you and hope you have the amazing day you deserve!!💕 Love this beginner video, I'm not one myself, but i always love watching these kinds videos bc/ i find i'm always learning new little tips and tricks that end up making the biggest difference in my makeup!!❤️

[@Mswalden]

TheGirlLovesMAC 😂 as i was watching my boyfriend glanced over and asked "is that a lemon??!" when you were using the beauty blender😂

[@heyy8398]

Omfg your bf😂

[@naomiphillips7852]

TheGirlLovesMAC yeah happy birthday love u

[@fxrdousi7446]

LOOL IS DAT A LEMONNN🍋😂😭😭

[@dayiie427]

Have a WONDERFUL birthday, Shannon! You're videos literally give life to me and I always look forward to watching them, whether they be your beauty videos or vlogs!

[@dayiie427]

Avalon Preston lol oops not you're videos, your* videos

[@nardosalmaz]

Getting to 2,000,000 million subscribers YOU DESERVE IT ALL SHAN YOU WORKS SO HARD AND YOU SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 3 million GO SHAN❤️💋

[@KelseyAlfred]

I wish I had such amazing subscribers !

[@KelseyAlfred]

I love my subscribers I just mean I wish I had more like em :)

[@Wendybird34]

thank you so much! i have seen thousands of make up tutorials but you explain the applications sooo much better by far! Some make up artists are very good at doing make up but are terrible at explaining their different techniques but you are amazing at both!

[@reihakereama7039]

Love all your videos Shan! You are such an inspiration to young women 😊 so talented and beautiful 💕

[@reihakereama7039]

And Happy Birthday 😊❤️

[@legaultmichelle1984]

I'm not new to makeup but find myself watching videos for beginners all the time lol I love how you're just teaching like you would be to a friend or someone you know..super casual, no condescending tones..just as I said, casual. There are a lot of tutorials out there where the tone is like they're talking to someone like they're an idiot...love this vid :) Great job :)

[@varshapande948]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day!! Much love xx

[@ShellyMazur]

I'm not a newbie to makeup but I do love these kinds of videos, just because there's always something new that I learn or a new technique that might change the entire look. Thanks Shan!

[@jessabarr252]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Enjoy your day love you!!!

[@amberbalthus3787]

great job explaining everything. I'm not a beginner but i always enjoy watching all your videos.

[@Ata-tay]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHANNON ☺☺🎈🎈🎈🎁🎁🎁🎂🎂

[@emilia-ei6hy]

I was jut about to comment that!! Happy 23rd girl!!!!!!!!!

[@emilia-ei6hy]

I was just about to say that!!!!! Love you soooooooo much! You deserve everything you have!

[@taylorbee92]

A beginners series is such a good idea! There was so many tips that I wish I knew when I first started ya know? Happy Birthday beautiful!!

[@faithcook6310]

Happy birthday girl love ya!! 👑

[@aristar9902]

Best beginners makeup series ever! 😍

[@kimberlyturner6261]

Happy birthday Shannon! Love you!! xoxo

[@vagrantastronaut]

Love the setup, it has a better balance in the background! the colours are so on point, with the pinks and the overall cool tone in frame.

[@CrustyB1]

Happy birthday! You're my inspiration, I love you! 😍

[@CrazyBeautyBaby1]

This was so helpful Shan! x

[@BriannaKearns]

Great tips. Finding the right foundation shade and undertone can be so hard!! 😤

[@tardisofhope]

that would be the Make up Brands faults

[@meganmessenger10]

Typically, I'm not a fan of sponsored makeup videos BUT I love love love that you used a brand that I know for a fact you do love and honestly endorse! It means the world as a subscriber that you are so honest. :) loved the video and you look amazing as always. :)

[@maritzaleon5854]

Shannon! You're so beautiful! Happy B-day!!!!!!! Love youuuuuuu What products do you recommend for oily skin????

[@maritzaleon5854]

Maritza Leon Greetings! From Mexico and Panama :D

[@danaparker3628]

Shaaanxo, I love your style and teaching. I have done my makeup for decades; but, your teaching is so clear and innovative ( loved how you did your foundation swatches) that I have learned new things from you. Thanks. You are gorgeous!

[@gabriellewalker4149]

Love you Shan, you're my makeup idol 💖💕🙌🏼💄

[@daisymayy9404]

Your background set up is to die for😍💕

[@Nattynatnat1984]

Did Chi Chi expand the range of foundation shades? I swear there wasn't a shade light enough for me last time I checked

[@shaaanxo]

Nattynatnat yes they did :) xx

[@rosannalongfield856]

+Shaaanxo someone trying to impersonate you?!

[@sarahfarmery5144]

O

[@madisonblanding]

your old beginner videos are how I found you so they are so special to me! yay for a new beginners series!

[@DamKeepItClassy]

To my fair/light skinned members of the ShanClan: What are your favorite foundations? xx

[@moniquegutierrez368]

the Loreal True Match foundation!

[@DamKeepItClassy]

Monique Gutierrez which shade?

[@moniquegutierrez368]

i use N2 because im very pale and have neutral undertones, my sister uses C3 which is a lil darker and is for cool undertones and they also have W shades for warm undertones.

[@rebekahw.5636]

I loveee bare minerals original formula. The loose mineral powder one. I use fairly light!

[@alenameredith4729]

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Light 2

[@makeupbykiks6407]

You're a legend Shan! This would be so helpful to makeup beginners, can't wait for the other videos, xxx

[@kaleesmith9183]

For your 2million subscribers you should totally do like a compilation/highlights of all your videos from when you started until now!

[@tanhome7]

This is the best video I've seen on beginners makeup. I am not a beginner myself, but I have friends who have no clue and are intimidated by makeup, so it's good to know that this is a video I would recommend for some helpful tips. You were thorough and explained everything nicely. I hope there are more beginners videos like a series.

[@dilshika6125]

Love the necklace, is that from the website you showed on your vlogs?

[@kimberlyturner6261]

Yes, it's from Pagan Marie

[@dilshika6125]

Thanks :)

[@natalielamxx]

Please do more of these videos for beginners ilysm xxx your videos are amazing!! x I have literally just been binge watching your videos all summer xxx

[@mackenzie9358]

Havent watched the video yet but HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHANNON!! woohoo! I hope you have a great day!! 😄🎂🎁🎉 okay, now to watch the video!

[@elinhaag260]

Love this video! I think so many KZbins forget that there's beginners out there and make things too complicated.. LOVE to you Snannon! 💖

[@jessicascherer6770]

Hey Shan, have you tried the real techniques sponge? Just curious as to how similar they are + which one is better!

[@erinsmith9035]

I only own the real techniques one but after trying that one I will not buy a different one, it is absolutely amazing, I use it damp, it's so affordable and amazing I really recommend it!! Xx

[@slx192]

I have a beauty blender & a RT sponge. I recommend both as they do a flawless job but my favourite is definitely the RT one! 😊

[@AshleyNicolex]

I've been using the real techniques sponge & I absolutely LOVE it! I recommend using it damp tho :)

[@candicehill4580]

The swatches were soooo helpful! *goes to target to get foundation and sponge*!

[@DazzleDust08]

Ok, this is amazing!! I neeeeeed to get the chi chi foundation but, do they deliver to the uk if so how much is shipping? Xx ✨🙌

[@erinsmith9035]

I don't think they do try checking the website! If they don't you could use ship it to but it would be quite expensive xx

[@sherman7723]

DazzleDust08 they ship worldwide!

[@AliGiavanni]

I remember when I first started getting into makeup, finding a foundation shade was soooo hard for me! This videos would have been so helpful, you are awesome Shan!

[@InfiniteMoustaches]

No snap?? Happy Birthday💖👑🎁🎂🎉 & I love you!!!

[@nicolesmith6888]

sooooo helpful!!! ive been a makeup artist for years but i sent it to my little sister who is just getting started with makeup!!!

[@aimee.marie.cherie]

US drugstores don't allow you to swatch products before you buy them, which can be annoying when trying to find your foundation shade and whatnot.

[@NicoleDemetria]

Ikr I wish they had like a sample of the product to test out like sephora does

[@TheAloniz]

Same here in mexico its so annoying and its a waste of money if you get the wrong one

[@lyssandere5895]

Yeah but NZ only has testers because you can't return makeup here.

[@heatherrae2129]

But here in the US we can return makeup. I think it's odd but you can.

[@Karina-ir9zn]

I'm pretty sure you can return drugstore makeup at least at cvs they take it back with a receipt

[@kaseyrayton]

Such a helpful video for beginners Shannon, it even helped me even though I'm not :) Definitely need to try out that foundation!

[@Tempany96]

I'm shade 0.5 porcelain!!😩😩 I love this foundation :)

[@Tempany96]

+Nina Dyball 😩😩 its a little dark for me! Bloody sucks I haven't found a perfect match yet!! 😞

[@ChoBunny]

+Tempany Goodfellow Korean Foundation has colours whiter than porcelain. them out

[@pix7830]

+Tempany Goodfellow you can buy white foundations that you can mix with your current foundation to make them paler

[@georgiepaterson7176]

I have been watching you for such a long time Shannon and this video was so on point! I feel like it would really help those who are starting up with makeup because you really spelt everything out! Going to share this with a few friends because this video was really so good, even for people who have been doing makeup for years! Love you girl xxxx

[@eringram6769]

Happy birthday I adore you xx

[@abbiedempsey434]

Literally look forward to your vlogs and videos everyday! U inspire me so much in my makeup career and i love how positive you are!! U go shan

[@Funkycellochic]

There is obvious discrimination against people with fair skin. I get made fun of a LOT for my very white skin, and there are NO foundations on the market for my skin tone unless you mix in a white base. The lightest shade you swatched looks too dark for me. :( don't get me started on concealers and highlighters! I can't tan naturally, and I honestly don't want to be tan. Makeup companies just don't cater to super fair skin - but that's the case for anyone on the extreme end of any scale. I love your skin tone, Shannon, tanned or not, and you're so lucky to be a shade that is fairly easy to match.

[@oliviamay599]

It's the same either side of the spectrum, darker girls have it too 😁 I agree tho, but the nars creamy concealer in chantily is my exact match so I often mix it in 👌🏻

[@melricho6934]

Have you tried Rimmel foundations? They're fair shades go lighter then any other brand!

[@melricho6934]

Have you tried Rimmel foundations? They're fair shades go lighter then any other brand!

[@tessasparklingashes_327]

you should look a video from glam&gore, she talks about white pale skin tone, it really helps me!

[@nadiaterezon]

I'm not sure about the body shop BB cream but theirs one that matches your tone but I'm not sure how many people feel of that but I'm going to give a try later xx

[@cristinaolsen6131]

love this video. you're so creative and original! I don't believe I've ever seen any other KZbin swatch a foundation line lol! and you're beautiful! love you!

[@helendavid4858]

Beautiful !

[@kerriashley5755]

I'm so glad they have brought out new foundation shades because I've always wanted to try this foundation.

[@yassieannie520]

I think it's so unfair how for people with lighter skin have so many options but when you get to colours for mixed raced and block people there's like 2, it's ridiculous

[@yassieannie520]

Black*

[@erinsmith9035]

With this foundation maybe but with every other brand of foundation there is hardly any good colours with different undertones for pale people and its very unfair because we end up looking orange whereas if you buy a foundation and its a bit too light you can bronze up your face or use a powder that's darker to set it, pale people cannot do that, it is very hard for pale people to find a good foundation so maybe chi chi is helping us pale people xx

[@erinsmith9035]

With this foundation maybe but with every other brand of foundation there is hardly any good colours with different undertones for pale people and its very unfair because we end up looking orange whereas if you buy a foundation and its a bit too light you can bronze up your face or use a powder that's darker to set it, pale people cannot do that, it is very hard for pale people to find a good foundation so maybe chi chi is helping us pale people xx

[@yassieannie520]

+Erin Smith yea I know I understand but think about most affordable drugstore foundations, they only just reach my skin tone and I'm mixed race and still the tones are wrong and I get that it's like that for a lot of paler people to but having that many choices for lighter skin tones and literally only one there for someone who's black, there should be the same amount there

[@erinsmith9035]

I think the companies need to broaden their colour spectrum for foundations and concealers

[@szmartin]

Thanks so much. I've bever been good at make up. can't wait to go buy some new products!!

[@maddyrand13]

I'm olive skinned and it always seems to be impossible to pick any makeup to suit my skin tone.

[@sarahmethven3751]

You're so amazing and so many people don't appreciate and realise how much work you do for your videos and viewers. You don't deserve hate at all, no one does

[@melricho6934]

I don't know if Chi Chis foundation is that affordable, it's $30 in aus.. Rimmel or Cover Girls $20 foundations are much cheaper

[@a33m3a]

In New Zealand everything is way more expensive that other countries. So a 30$ foundation is affordable to them.

[@hazelrasmussen3165]

Mel Richardson I don't think she means like the cheapest foundation, I think its more like one that is on the cheaper side thats really good quality :)

[@rhiansubritzky1869]

Yep I agree Hazel, cheaper but good quality :)

[@MultipleDaysOfMeags]

Mel Richardson i think its a sponserd video tbh aha

[@hazelrasmussen3165]

MultipleDaysOfMeags it says in the description that it is sponsored, but Shannon wouldn't make the video if that's not what she actually thought of the product :)

[@felimekj]

Great job of describing and showing beginners about foundation. YES swatches r very helpful if ordering online. Some companies just describe and and don't do swatches. Thank u for sharing. : )

[@ohmyBrooKe117]

Trying to find a brighter concealer when your foundation is ivory. #palelyf

[@charmainecapon3727]

Try the lumi Magic one from loreal. It's really brightening without having to be white

[@taylermarley2698]

I love the ChiChi foundations ! I bought mine a while back after seeing you talk about it but the lightest shade is slightly too dark so I'm so glad they have an even lighter one now. Can't wait to get it!! X

[@MakeupByAnnaMarie]

i get so tan in the summer that my face is literally white like paper compaired to my body. but the problem is i havent worn foundation in months and i don't want to start again. the struggle 😢

[@bonbonzz]

you are such a trooper, swatching all the foundations shades!

[@iJamieM]

Am I the only one who's face is darker than their body? Yeah oh okay..😂

[@arianavrande6564]

yes!!!

[@sevencoolkids5840]

Mines redder so it looks like I have 40 pounds of blush all over my face😂

[@Whimsical_quill]

Lol I do and it annoys me 😢

[@kalgin22]

I do too! It annoys me how I go to someone who works at the makeup store or like MAC, they'll tell me I need to buy it for my shade and not lighter. I buy it and then it actually makes my face look darker than it is /: some people just don't know what they're talking about lol...

[@lilydunn3090]

Jamie M YES! My neck is like milk-white and my face is darker and pinker.

[@karla.2497]

I'm not even a beginner and I found this video helpful! Especially the swatches! Love these chi chi foundations, by far my favourite. xx

[@FASDFSFDSFDSCAA]

I had to stop the video to see if I can get my hands on the chichi foundation

[@FASDFSFDSFDSCAA]

its 30$ :/

[@DylanMercedes99]

Thats a normal price for drugstore foundations in AU and NZ

[@FASDFSFDSFDSCAA]

Dylan Mercedes i figured in the states it goes from $5-$15 for drugstore makeup

[@DylanMercedes99]

That's so good! I wish it was that cheap here

[@FASDFSFDSFDSCAA]

Dylan Mercedes I know. its crazy pricing in NZ and AUS

[@daisye.carranza2361]

Thank you so much!!! I'm starting school soon and I wanted to start wearing foundations and this was a LIFE SAVER!!! I love your videos

[@LoveSaritaXO]

lol lots of shades to pick from, and yet it ends at medium.. where are the dark and deep shades? :/

[@skyesellman4960]

watching this helped me choose my color on the chi chi website, i've been looking for a foundation that doesn't oxidize, your a life saver!

[@christhena2440]

I love your accent!!! I can sit and listen to you talk all day.

[@shaunaf1171]

Happy Birthday Shannon! Hope you had a good day :) definitely do the foundation swatches more often they're great help! X

[@natashamarshall5064]

Happy birthday beautiful girl xx And thank you for showing all the colors in this foundation! That is incredible of you.

[@hchatt8]

This was so helpful, thanks and Happy Birthday Shannon! Foundation has always been the most difficult part of makeup for me, so I usually go without. This will definitely come in handy for those times I want to look a bit more flawless!

[@mega-qt]

This video has helped me so much and the chi chi foundation works really well for me personally ☺️👌❤️

[@walker2540]

I have a heap of foundations, mac, rimmel, maybelline etc but my all time fav is chi chi fabulous and flawless in shade 6, I'm currently scraping the bottom of my bottle, every store I've been to in nsw doesn't have shade 6 so after seeing your vid I'm thinking of trying the 4.8 it looks really nice! I LOOOOOOVED this video!

[@teremoanabrockbank9681]

Exquisite! You look amazing! Happy birthday xx

[@rachaelsills2612]

Thankyou Shannon! This helps sooooo much, I've had trouble with my foundation lately! Love your videos xx

[@Amymaskell]

Happy birthday Shannon!!!!💓🎉🎈

[@6footglamazon]

love that you're doing this series!

[@marinabernal4771]

i love the fact that you're doing beginner videos!

[@EYS1004]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAN! We all love you xoxoxo

[@moni3889]

You are the best for putting all the foundation shades in the description box🙌🏽❤️

[@maddieleverett5913]

thank you so much for making this video. this was so helpful for me because I always struggle picking foundations. you are a great teacher! 💜💜

[@mistyjaime7561]

I found this really helpful and loved seeing all the swatches of all the different shades. I'll be heading to pick myself up some tomorrow!! Also Happy Birthday Shan 🎁

[@gurleenmann8672]

This was such a helpful video for beginners. You wee very descriptive when describing everything. Thank You! I love you videos!

[@rhiansubritzky1869]

Thank you Shan!! I never knew about undertones I've heard you say it some of your tutorials but never really understood till now. Happy Birthday too, I hope you have an amazing day you deserve nothing but the best x

[@hannahingram223]

Happy birthday to the best youtuber ever! Love you so much Shannon ❤️

[@tc2859]

Thank you! This video was so helpful because I'm beginning with foundation and had no idea how to get a matching foundation❤️.

[@jillianel6385]

Happy birthday!! & thanks for this video really helped

[@MaiAnh-ns3pq]

I really like how you explain everything so detailed :) its very good for beginners

[@itskathrinebeauty2408]

Happy birthday!!! I love so much ❤️ you have helped me so much. Thank u

[@alliedarky]

Ooooo the natural pink skin around your eyes is so gorgeous

[@ellenbaylisx]

HAAAAAPPPY BIRTHDAAAAY SHAAAAAN XOX

[@sarahmichele7835]

This is probably the most helpful video For beginners I've Seen! thankS so much!

[@amandaday5110]

Yay, love a back to basic and that it's not a quick 5 min video can't wait for the rest of the collection looking forward to a brushes video I want to buy some from sigma or blank canvas but not sure which ones ☺️