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The Mineralissima shade guide
Wondering why your foundation no longer looks quite right in winter or summer?
Your skin changes with the seasons, and so can your perfect foundation shade. This guide helps you find your summer and winter shades, manage the seasons in between and choose a formula that suits your skin type.
your colour, every season
Start here
Already know your summer or winter shade and ready to switch? We’ll help you find your next match.
Use our shade finder to switch between seasons, then explore the complete foundation shade chart further down this page.
Your skin is getting lighter
Your summer shade now looks too dark. Find a foundation shade that suits your lighter skin.
Your skin is getting darker
Your winter shade now looks too light. Find a shade that matches your current complexion.
The quickest way to find your best match? Our shade finder! Whether you’re moving from summer to winter or the other way round, our one-minute quiz helps you find your shade, with a formula suggestion too.
Understanding the basics
Your skin gets more sunlight in summer, even when you use sun protection. Your complexion may become a little darker or deeper, while in winter your natural skin colour often becomes lighter again.
Your undertone stays the same, but you may need to adjust your foundation shade or coverage for a natural result. A summer shade can look too warm or too dark in winter, while a winter shade can look washed out in summer.
Your shades at a glance
See the shades available in each foundation formula at a glance. Find the options for your skin tone and undertone.
For the seasons in between
For much of the year, most people’s skin colour sits somewhere between their summer and winter shades. Neither deeply tanned nor very fair, but somewhere in between.
Many of our customers combine two shades to make the transition between seasons easier. Here are a few ways to do it:
01 / MIX YOUR SHADES
Mix your summer and winter shades: our mineral powders are easy to blend together in a small pot. Or mix liquid foundation on a palette until you find the right shade.
02 / ADD WARMTH
Use your winter shade as your base, then use your summer shade to add warmth or contour.
03 / LIGHT LAYERS
Use your winter shade as your base and lightly layer your summer shade over it. Apply the summer shade with a fluffy brush in a thin, airy layer across your face. This adds subtle warmth without looking heavy or too dark.
Find your favourite finish
Our formulas each have their own benefits. Alongside your shade, choose the texture and coverage you enjoy wearing.
Loose & buildable
Lightweight, breathable and suitable for everyday use. Easy to build in layers, with a natural finish from just one layer.
Shop mineral foundation ↗Coverage & convenience
High coverage in a handy compact. The 2-in-1 formula covers unwanted blemishes in a single layer, often making a separate concealer unnecessary.
Shop 2-in-1 foundation ↗A soft, dewy finish
Beautiful coverage with a dewy finish. Suitable for all skin types, especially mature skin with fine lines.
Shop liquid foundation ↗Choose with confidence
Need help choosing? We’re here for personal advice. Or try a few shades at home with a tester set.
Not necessarily. Compare your current shade along your jawline with your neck in daylight. Only change your shade if your skin colour has actually changed.
Compare the shade descriptions and undertones. If you’re unsure, test several shades along your jawline and check them in daylight. Testers are available for several of our foundations.
