Do you ever fall in love with a foundation’s coverage, but the shade range isn’t perfect for your skin tone? I’ve found a solution for you: NYX Pro Foundation Mixer!
![NYX Pro Foundation Mixer laying next to IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer](https://i0.wp.com/hootsofanightal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1-NYX-Pro-Foundation-Mixer.jpeg?resize=665%2C665&ssl=1)
One of my favorite foundations is the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation. The coverage is amazing, it’s perfect for my combination skin, and it has a built in SPF! The only issue I have is the color selection. The lightest shade is a smidge too light and the next shade is a smidge too dark. What’s a girl to do? Enter NYX Pro Foundation Mixer!
![NYX Pro Foundation Mixer in white being mixed with foundation](https://i0.wp.com/hootsofanightal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2-NYX-Pro-Foundation-Mixer-Fair-Skin-.jpeg?resize=665%2C681&ssl=1)
Grab your foundation, foundation mixer, a small plate, and something to mix the foundation with. You could totally do this on the back of your hand and use your finger to mix it all up, but I think that would end up wasting a bit of product. Feel free to give it a whirl, though!
![NYX Pro Foundation Mixer being mixed with IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer to create a lighter shade](https://i0.wp.com/hootsofanightal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/3-How-to-Lighten-Foundation.jpeg?resize=665%2C665&ssl=1)
As you can see I pumped a few pumps of foundation, squeezed out a few drops of NYX Pro Foundation Mixer, and mixed it together with the back of an eyeshadow brush. Is that the most sanitary tool to use? Nope, but who cares. I would suggest only adding a small amount of the foundation mixer at first. You can always add a few drops if it isn’t light enough! Don’t worry if you add too many though, just add another pump of foundation to darken things up.
![NYX Pro Foundation Mixer partially mixed with IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer](https://i0.wp.com/hootsofanightal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/4-Best-way-to-lighten-Foundation.jpeg?resize=665%2C665&ssl=1)
I find it helpful to have a foundation that matches my skin nearby for comparison to ensure I get the desired shade just right. For me that’s Covergirl Outlast All Day Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation in Classic Ivory. As you can see, I think I got my mix spot on…hooray!
![Mixed foundation that matches Covergirl Outlast All-Day Stay Fabulous Foundation](https://i0.wp.com/hootsofanightal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/5-How-to-mix-custom-foundation.jpeg?resize=665%2C665&ssl=1)
I wanted to mention there appear to be NYX Pro Foundation Mixers that allow you to darken foundations as well. I haven’t tried these personally, but if that’s something you need, I’d give them a try!
I’m happy to say, this doesn’t change the consistency or wearability of whatever foundation I’ve mixed it with so far. As we head from summer into fall, you may lose a bit of your tan, but no worries! Now you won’t waste that half-used bottle of too dark foundation waiting for the sun to come back. I hope this helps you get some use out of the products that aren’t the perfect shade for you!
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You are a beauty genius!!!♥️
Haha definitely not but thank you!!