Colour Advice

Mineralissima · personal shade advice

Your skin.
Your shade.Our advice.

Unsure about your foundation shade or where to begin? We are happy to help. Try the online shade finder, send us a photo or visit in person: choose what suits you.

Personal shade advice at Mineralissima
A lovely base starts with a shade that suits you.
A quick online shade finder
Personal help with your choice
Compare at home with testers
Three ways to get started

What would help
you most?

Looking for a starting point, have a specific question or prefer to compare shades together? Find the right kind of help for you.

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Quick & online

Try the shade finder

Answer the questions in our online shade finder for an initial foundation recommendation. A simple way to get started at your own pace.

The result is a starting point. Testers let you see how the shades look on your own skin.

Start online advice
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Personal & from home

Send us a photo

Between two shades, have a previous foundation as a reference or want to ask about your skin and preferred coverage? Email us and we will help you narrow down your choice.

A clear daylight photo showing your face and neck helps us give useful advice.

Ask for personal advice
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Together & in person

Come and visit

Try the products on your own skin. Book free shade advice for your base products at our studio in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, or find a stockist near you.

Ask the salon or stockist about appointments and the advice they offer before visiting.

Book a studio visit
Help us help you

A good photo
makes a difference.

You do not need a professional camera. These four tips help us get a clearer impression of your skin tone.

  1. Stand near a windowChoose soft, natural daylight. Avoid direct sunlight and coloured artificial lighting, which can make your skin look warmer or cooler.
  2. Show your skin as it isIdeally, take the photo without foundation, tinted moisturiser, beauty filters or colour correction.
  3. Include your neckTake a front-facing photo with your jawline and neck visible. This helps us suggest shades that create a natural transition.
  4. Tell us what you are looking forShare your current foundation brand and shade, if you have one. Tell us whether you prefer loose powder, compact or liquid foundation and how much coverage you enjoy.
From advice to your match

Find a starting point.
Then try it yourself.

The right foundation shade is barely noticeable. It blends with both your face and your neck.

We can suggest promising shades and, if you would like, help you choose a formula that fits your routine. Tell us which shades you have already tried and what you noticed: too dark, too pink, too yellow or too light.

Compare a few likely shades along your jawline in daylight. Allow the foundation to settle and see which shade blends most naturally into your neck. Our testers help you make that choice at home.

Shade advice by appointment at the Mineralissima make-up studio
Prefer to meet in person?

Welcome to
our make-up studio.

At our studio in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, we offer free shade advice for your base products by appointment. Get to know Mineralissima and explore what suits your skin together.

Not nearby? Our store locator lists salons and stockists in the Netherlands and other European countries. Contact the location to check its range and the personal advice available.

Frequently asked questions

Good to know.

How do I find my foundation shade online?

Compare the shade description and undertone. If unsure, test nearby shades along your jawline in daylight. Samples are available for a selection of foundations.

Which photo helps with personal shade advice?

Use a photo without foundation, in natural daylight and without a colour filter. Show your face and neck. A photo helps with advice, but testing at home remains important. [email protected].

Do I need to know my undertone first?

No. You do not need to know your undertone before asking us for advice. A daylight photo and information about previous foundations help us. Our foundation guide explains shade depth, undertone and testing on your skin.

Can I ask about loose, compact and liquid foundation?

Yes. Tell us which formula you prefer, or let us know if you are still deciding. Your preferred coverage, feel and application method help guide the choice. A shade name in one formula does not automatically mean an exact match in another.

How reliable is shade advice from a photo?

A photo offers a useful first impression, especially in natural daylight. Cameras, screens and lighting can alter colours. Advice from a photo helps shortlist suitable shades; testing them on your own skin confirms your match.

Can I try the recommended shades first?

Yes. Explore our tester sets to compare shades and formulas at home. Apply small swatches side by side along your jawline and check them in daylight. Tell us what you thought of the shades if you are still unsure afterwards.

Is shade advice at your studio free?

Yes. Shade advice for your base products at our studio in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, is free and by appointment. Book your visit here. Other salons and stockists may have different services and terms, so check with them beforehand.

Online advice – Direct color advice

Use the button below to get online advice immediately.

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Personal advice remotely

Do you have additional questions or requests and want personal advice without having to go anywhere? Then we are happy to assist you via email or social media chat.

Send us a message with a photo. (Preferably without foundation or artificial light, including the neck)

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Personal Color Advice

Would you prefer Live advice? Make an appointment for free color advice in our make-up studio for the basic products that suit your skin.

📍 Are you not nearby? Then there might be a Sales Location in your region where you can get personal advice.

Would you prefer to be personally assisted remotely? Send us a message including a photo and your wishes.

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