Choosing Your Coverage: Becoming Your Own Makeup Artist

Reclaiming Your Power in Beauty

For too long, the beauty industry has told us that the “perfect foundation shade” or the “right coverage” can only be found through experts, algorithms, or the latest trends.

But here’s the truth: No one knows your face, your skin, or your energy better than you.

Your makeup should feel like you. Not a mask, not a performance, but an expression of your natural essence.

At Bonita Artistry, we believe makeup is more than surface. It’s a mirror of your self-expression. An invitation to amplify your energy, not confine it.

So instead of asking, “What should I wear?” ask yourself, “What do I want to see in the mirror?”

Question #1: How Do You Want Your Complexion to Look?

Do you want your skin to look radiant, matte, smooth, or even-toned?

Take your answer deeper.

“Radiant” can mean illuminated and dewy for one person, and brighter and refreshed for another. For some, it might simply mean that discoloration is evened out.

Bonita Tip:

Write down three words that describe how you want your skin to feel — not just look.

For example: fresh, glowing, confident.

Those words will guide your product choices more intuitively than any trend.

Question #2: What Shade or Tone Makes You Feel Most Like You?

This is where your intuition takes centre stage.

Ask yourself:

• Do I feel my best with a brightened, lifted look. One or two shades lighter than my natural tone?

  
  

• Do I love a sun-kissed warmth that brings my skin to life?

  
  

• Or do I feel most balanced when my foundation perfectly matches my neck and shoulders?

  
  

We’ve been conditioned to chase the “correct” shade, but the right shade is deeply personal.

Reflection Exercise:

Think back to a photo where you felt your most beautiful.

• What undertone were you wearing?

• Was it warmer, lighter, deeper?

• Did you go sheer, or embrace full coverage?

Question #3: Understanding Coverage & Finish

Most beauty brands simplify coverage and finish into neat categories, but your skin deserves more nuance.

Within these options lies a whole spectrum of self-expression:

• If “radiant” means fresh, glowing skin → choose sheer coverage with a dewy finish.

  
  

• If “smooth” means flawless and sculpted → opt for full coverage with a matte finish.

  
  

• If “radiant” means bright and even-toned → go one to two shades lighter than your natural tone.

  
  

  There are no rules, only tools. A language to translate your inner energy into your outer look.

Your Face, Your Expression

The most powerful beauty shift comes when you realise.... Makeup isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence.

When you listen to your energy, you start choosing products that enhance rather than hide.

You stop chasing trends and start curating your own routine. One that mirrors your rhythm, your warmth, and your light.

Let Bonita Artistry Help You Find Your Perfect Match

If you’re ready to take the guesswork out of finding your perfect complexion products our Bonita Routine Package was designed for you.

This service includes a personalised foundation and complexion product match, guided by Sarai.

We’ll cover:

✨ natural makeup looks

✨ dewy skin

✨ soft glam for every age and skin tone

Your beauty is unique, your makeup should be too. Let’s create a routine that celebrates you.