Selection Guide & Advice

Determine your color and undertone: which foundation shade suits you?

How to determine your undertone? The guide to the perfect foundation shadeMost women choose their foundation based on skin depth — too light, too dark, just right. But the undertone is at least as crucial. A foundation that is one shade too pink will cast a grey pallor over a warm complexion. One that is too yellow will make a cool complexion look unnatural.What is an undertone and why does it matter? Cool — pink, red or bluish-purple tones in the skin Warm — yellow, golden or peachy tones Neutral — a mix of cool and warm Three ways to determine your undertone at home1. Look at the inside of your wristVeins bluish or purple → cool. Greenish → warm. Mix → neutral.2. Which metal suits you better?Silver → cool. Gold → warm. Both equally good → neutral.3. How does your skin react to the sun?Burns easily, rarely tans → often cool. Tans quickly → often warm.Cool, warm or neutral — which Mineralissima shade suits you?Cool undertone Shade Skin Depth Bloom Light skin Cashmere Light-medium skin Pastel Medium skin Warm undertone Shade Skin Depth Dawn Light skin Biscotti Medium skin, tanned Latte Medium-dark skin Neutral undertone Shade Skin Depth Ivory Very light, porcelain skin Cotton Light-medium skin Shell Medium skin What if your undertone is not clear?Option 1: Order the Foundation Tester→ Order the Mineralissima Foundation TesterOption 2: Visit us in Oss→ More about colour advice in OssTips for testing at home Always test on your jawline, not on your hand Test in daylight — artificial light distorts Let the shade set for 5 to 10 minutes Test two shades side-by-side if you're unsure Frequently asked questionsCan my undertone change?No. Your undertone is genetically determined.I have a tinted skin — do the same rules apply?Yes. Undertone is separate from skin depth.My foundation looks different at home than outside. Why is that?Artificial light distorts the colour. Always test in daylight.