How to choose the perfect Mineral Foundation.
Finding the right foundation can sometimes be tricky, but with this simple step-by-step guide, it will be a piece of cake. Follow these five steps and discover the perfect match from our 29 shades of Mineral Foundations, carefully categorized by undertone and skin tone category.
Step 1: Determine your skin undertone
Your skin undertone is the foundation when choosing the right foundation. Look at the characteristics of each undertone and find out which one best suits your skin. This will ultimately determine how natural your foundation will look.
- Cool:
- Pink, red or blue undertones.
- Your veins appear blue.
- Silver jewelry flatters you more.
- Neutral:
- A mix of cool and warm undertones.
- Your veins appear blue AND green.
- Both silver and gold jewelry look good on you.
- Warm:
- Yellow, gold or olive undertones.
- Your veins appear green.
- Gold jewelry flatters you better.
Tip: In natural light, look at your wrist and observe which jewelry looks best on you. This will give you a good idea of your undertone.
Step 2: Choose your skin tone category
We have divided skin tones into five groups, from very light to dark. Below you can read which category suits you best:
- Fair: Very light skin that (often) burns quickly.
- Characteristics: Light hair (blonde, ash blonde) and light eyes (blue, green).
- Sun reaction: Burns quickly, barely gets a tan.
- Light/Medium: Light skin with little color.
- Characteristics: Light brown or honey blond hair and green, hazel or light brown eyes.
- Sun reaction: Sometimes burns, gets a subtle tan.
- Medium: Average skin tone that tans more easily.
- Characteristics: Dark blond or brown hair and hazel, brown or blue eyes.
- Sun reaction: Gets an even tan quickly, burns less often.
- Medium/Deep: Deeper skin tone that rarely burns.
- Characteristics: Dark brown or black hair and dark eyes.
- Sun reaction: Gets a deep tan quickly.
- Deep: Dark skin that almost never burns.
- Characteristics: Black hair and dark eyes.
- Sun reaction: Gets a deeper color without burning.
Step 3: Match your undertone and skin tone
Now that you have determined both your undertone and skin tone category, you can combine these two factors to find the perfect foundation color for you. A good foundation will perfectly match your natural complexion so that you always look radiant.
Cool Shades
- Fair: Ivory, Cloud
- Light/Medium: Porcelain
- Medium: Fresh Rose, Fairy
- Medium/Dark: Desert
- Deep: Coffee Bean, Truffle
Neutral Shades
- Fair: Neutral, Bisquit
- Light/Medium: Silk, Linen
- Medium: Sand Beige, Soft Tan
- Medium/Dark: Pie, Riviera
- Deep: Praline
Warm Shades
- Fair: Golden, Honey
- Light/Medium: Caramel
- Medium: Golden Girl, Sunkiss
- Medium/Dark: Nutmeg, Tiramisu, Almond
- Deep: Rich, Walnut, Butterscotch
Step 4: Seasonal adjustments
Your skin tone can change seasonally, so you may be a shade darker in the summer than in the winter. Adjust your foundation accordingly for the best match, so you can have a fresh and natural look all year round.
- Winter: Choose a shade that is lighter.
- Summer: Choose a shade that is darker.
Example: If in winter Porcelain you can switch in the summer to Fresh Rose for a better match.
Step 5: Try and Test
- Order samples: Order a few samples first to test at home and be sure of your choice.
- Get advice:Are you still unsure about the right color foundation? No problem! Our Beauty Team is happy to help you further. Send your question via our WhatsApp advice line and we'll make sure you find the perfect match
How do you apply the Mineral Foundation?
Use the Kabuki Brush.
- Step 1: Tap some powder into the lid.
- Step 2: Pick up the product with the Kabuki Brush in a swirling motion.
- Step 3: Pat excess powder off the brush.
- Step 4: Buff the foundation into the skin with circular motions for an even, natural finish
Summary: Find your perfect match
Finding the right foundation is a lot easier if you follow these steps: determine your undertone, choose your skin tone category and use our advice line to find the perfect shade. It's all about trying, so don't hesitate to order samples.
