The colors I have tested here are Glissade Level 2's, but I will be sampling and eventually purchasing Voile. Colors L>R: 2L, 2C, 2N, 2W, 2YL (I hope I remembered that correctly) Both pictures were taken outside, one with flash, one without.

To look at my neck, and knowing fall is coming, I think I might need 1's, but looking at the 2L and knowing Voile runs lighter, I don't know. To me, everything I sampled this round has too much color but the Linen, but full face Linen looked ashy, or something. I do have a full size Alabaster so I can lighten, but alone it is too light.

I hope to add some samples to my order tonight, so where should I start?

(Please ignore my having just got out of bed If I get the pictures wrong, I'll try again...)

Ok, maybe this will work?

2L looks closest.

Have you tried 2C + 2L, or 2CL? It wouldn't be as "ashy" as 2L.

Linen does look the closest, but it hard to tell on computer monitors sometimes! The only way I knew for sure what foundation was my closest match was wearing a full face of the foundation all day, and checking it under various lighting (but especially in sunlight!) These swatch tests can help eliminate obviously wrong colors, but at least for me, I still thought there were several "maybe" swatches that required a test run with a full face

If L looks too ashy but the other colors are too "colorful", have you tried any of the Linen blends? 2CL, 2WL, etc.? If you don't want to order a lot more samples, the Linen blends are just 50/50 mixes with Linen, so 2CL = 50% 2C and 50% 2L. Since you appear to fairly neutral, you might want to try a mix of L and N too. If you add just a bit of color to L, you might find the right balance between too ashy (which usually indicates a lack of color) and too colorful.

I would recommend sampling some Voile colors before you commit to a full size. Even though the description says that Voile runs lighter, some people see no difference between Voile and Glissade (it may just depend on the shade). Also, don't forget you can always mix -- sample some Level 1 and Level 2 colors, and if you're in-between just mix them!

Good luck and let us know if you have any other questions!

EDIT: Actually I changed my mind, you may be more cool than neutral since 2C is probably the second-best match for you. I'd try 2CL and maybe even 2PL before making any final decisions!

I agree with girl_geek - an L blend - 2CL gets my vote, will likely be just right!

-b.

I agree with GG and Bridget,too. 2CL is probably what will work best for ya'!

Agreed on the 2CL. Or mix your own. I'd lean more towards 2C with a bit of 2L. Like, 2/3 cool with 1/3 linen.

2C looks really good to me, though I think mixing it with 2L would be good.

Thank you everyone!!! I mixed some 2C and 2L this morning to wear to a playdate in the park, and my fellow mommy ended up telling me she was jealous my skin looked so good without makeup...WINNER!! I think I sold her on Aromaleigh I probably WILL get a jar of both to custom mix, a two to one mix might be perfect.

Now I have to find the perfect concealer, and then I will try to post some "faces"!

Thanks again!

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Originally posted by DiziVictoria:
Thank you everyone!!! I mixed some 2C and 2L this morning to wear to a playdate in the park, and my fellow mommy ended up telling me she was jealous my skin looked so good without makeup...WINNER!! I think I sold her on Aromaleigh I probably WILL get a jar of both to custom mix, a two to one mix might be perfect.

Now I have to find the perfect concealer, and then I will try to post some "faces"!

Thanks again!

Well if that isn't proof that you've got a perfect foundation match, I don't know what is. That's great!

That's SO awesome! What a great compliment to your mad matching skillz! Thanks for coming back to report that it worked out!

-Melissa

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Originally posted by DiziVictoria:
....telling me she was jealous my skin looked so good without makeup...WINNER!!

That's a sure sign you've got the right color for you!

Yay! I got that compliment when I first started wearing AL too, I was thrilled, especially since I do NOT have perfect skin!

Of course, right now I have a couple of gigantic monster zits that no amount of makeup can hide Apparently my skin hates Tennessee, we went there this weekend to visit hubby's family (and our new baby nephew ) and I broke out like crazy the day we arrived!

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Originally posted by girl_geek:
Of course, right now I have a couple of gigantic monster zits that no amount of makeup can hide Apparently my skin hates Tennessee, we went there this weekend to visit hubby's family (and our new baby nephew ) and I broke out like crazy the day we arrived!

Haha, my skin hates Tennessee too, but for now, I have to live here Coming back from out of town visits always brings me acne and allergies; some of the many perks of this hot and humid weather!!

Aside from all that, I hope you had fun and enjoyed the baby!

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Originally posted by DiziVictoria:
Haha, my skin hates Tennessee too, but for now, I have to live here Coming back from out of town visits always brings me acne and allergies; some of the many perks of this hot and humid weather!!

Aside from all that, I hope you had fun and enjoyed the baby!

It was probably just a coincidence because it's just as hot and humid here as in TN

But yes, the visit was fun -- the baby was super cute and behaved for us, but apparently after we left he kept his parents up all night crying! lol

2L and/or 2C disappear into your skin.