Abstract: A color blending system for foundation makeup compositions. The system includes a light component consisting of a white pigment, a first red pigment, and a black pigment; a red component consisting of the white pigment, the first red pigment, a violet pigment and a second red pigment; a green component consisting of the white pigment, a first yellow pigment, a green pigment, and a second yellow pigment; and a dark component consisting of the white pigment, the first red pigment, and the black pigment. Each component may be in the form of an emulsion, powder, liquid or solid. A method of formulating a foundation makeup composition for the skin tone of an individual through use of the color blending system. A user blends a desired amount of each of two or more of the components, thus formulating a foundation makeup composition. An individual user formulates a foundation makeup composition without either professional assistance or additional electronic or other equipment.