Where to Find the Ideal Foundation for Your Skin Tone

Whether your skin is as fair as a snowflake or beautifully deep, finding a foundation that truly matches can feel impossible. The good news? We've got you covered — with a little know-how and the right Dermacol foundation.

Choosing a foundation that suits your skin's texture is one thing. Choosing the ideal shade is another — and a bit harder, especially if your skin is very light or very dark. There's nothing worse than a visible color break between face and neck along the jawline, or product buildup you can spot at first glance. The perfect foundation should look like a second skin: invisible, simply making your complexion look more beautiful and flawless.

How to Choose the Perfect Shade

Been through every shop and online store and still haven't found your match? Fair-skinned types usually struggle the most, so let's start with the lightest shades.

When testing a shade, stand in daylight if you can and apply the foundation to both your face and neck — the foundation should be closest to the color of your neck. Then figure out your undertone: pink means a cool type (look for the word "ivory" on the label), yellow means a warm type (look for "beige"). The tricky part with light foundations is that they most often come with pink undertones, so pay attention to both the depth of the shade and its undertone.

Already bought a shade that's slightly off? You can lighten it by mixing in a moisturizing cream — a bonus if your skin is dry, since it adds extra hydration, though it does reduce the coverage a little. You can also blend two shades into one that fits you perfectly. And if all else fails, a fixing powder applied with a flat brush can save the day — it even comes in a neutral shade that is neither warm nor cool.

High Coverage and Long-Lasting

Need a foundation for problematic skin, or one that stays put all day long?

The right choice is Dermacol's waterproof, extremely high-coverage Make-up Cover, or the long-lasting foundation and corrector duo Caviar Long Stay.

Not sure which Make-up Cover shade is yours? This official tool can help: Dermacol Match the Shade.

Light and Brightening Textures

Prefer a lighter feel? Go for lighter textures with light to medium coverage and look for the word "brightening" on the label. BB creams are ideal too — like brightening foundations, they never create that unwanted mask effect and instead help your face glow. BB Magic Beauty Cream 8in1 performs beautifully, as does Dermacol's Selfie make-up.

Mattifying

If you have problematic or acne-prone skin, or your skin turns oily during the day, reach for a mattifying foundation. It keeps unwanted shine under control far longer than lighter textures. Matt Control Make-up is a perfect choice.

Mini FAQ

How do I know if my undertone is warm or cool?
Pink undertones mean a cool type (choose "ivory" shades); yellow undertones mean a warm type (choose "beige" shades). Check in daylight for the truest read.

What if my foundation is a shade too dark?
Mix in a bit of moisturizer to lighten it, blend two shades together, or balance things out with a neutral fixing powder.

Where to buy

Browse the whole foundation collection at fabledlook.com — we ship internationally, and if you'd like help finding your shade, just send us a message.