Foundation

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Clarins foundations are formulated with skincare in mind. Our skincare experts are continuing to treat women to the breathtaking experience of make-up powered by skincare. Each and every foundation hydrates and pampers skin, to provide you with solutions to their unique beauty needs. Skincare plus make-up equals perfectly primed skin and the very best foundation for all your favourite looks!

Why should I opt for a Clarins foundation?

Each Clarins foundation formula captures the essence of our passion for skincare and treating skin to goodness, in line with the rest of the Clarins facial skincare ranges. At Clarins, we take skincare beyond day creams, incorporating it into our make-up, too. Alongside our primers, foundations prepare skin for perfection. They restore glow, erase flaws and imperfections, and smooth away the signs of ageing.

Whether you prefer powder, compact, or liquid formulas, all Clarins foundations are designed to be applied with your fingertips or a make-up brush, in an essential step in your beauty routine that leaves skin flawless and baby-soft. Clarins foundation provides hydration, evens the skin tone and offers a perfect long-wearing hold. Everything you need for a smooth, even complexion, radiant glow, and make-up that lasts all day long. Like skin, only better!

How can I ensure my skin is free to breathe?

Perfecting your skin and getting that all-important smooth, even finish shouldn't prevent it from breathing properly. Clarins' foundations support skin, keeping it beautiful and comfy from morning to night. The Clarins Laboratories have enriched each formula with precious plant extracts.

The organic kiwi in our Milky Boost enhances natural cell energy production. Organic leaf of life is one of our Skin Illusion foundation's active ingredients and ensures skin is drenched in moisture. The chicory extract in Everlasting Youth Fluid bolsters collagen synthesis, while the bamboo powder mattifies, correcting shine triggered by stress, humidity, and heat. Skin is left matte throughout the day. The Jania Rubens extract offers organic exfoliating action and enhances your natural glow for skin blooming with health.

Whether you choose a liquid foundation or powder formula, Clarins foundations provide flawless coverage and a perfectly even complexion with a sheer, natural finish. Skin is kept hydrated from morning to night, with an even, natural effect that leaves skin free to breathe. The Clarins Anti-pollution Complex helps shield skin from pollution, giving you that bare-faced feel for skin as good as new!

How do I choose the right foundation for me?

Clarins' range of foundations offers incredible colour options and a range of different shades and textures. Whether you're looking for a medium coverage foundation, a satin finish, or more, you can expect to find the right formula for you - and your skin tone. You'll also find our foundations come in a palette of undertones to help you achieve the right level of intensity. For a second-skin effect, your foundation needs to perfectly match your complexion and melt away into your skin. 

Our Foundation Finder has been designed to make things easy for you, matching you with your perfect low, medium or full coverage foundation to cover imperfections and enjoy a flawless finish. Shine-free, matte-finish, satiny glow, anti-ageing, ultra-nude, and luminous finishes: select your coverage and correction levels, and let the Foundation Finder work its magic. For photo-ready application tips, follow our beauty experts' advice.

To see the best results from your foundation, apply a beige or pinky beige foundation to skin with pink or red undertones. If you have a sallow complexion or skin with yellow undertones, colour correct with a pinky beige or neutral foundation. Finally, reach for golden beige shades if your skin is olive or dark. Take a look at our Beauty Expert Guide for more helpful tips for finding your perfect foundation shade. 

What is the best foundation for mature skin?

Mature skin is better suited to a foundation that provides light coverage and hydration. We recommend our Tinted Oleo-Serum to deliver a luminous glow and deep nourishment. This tinted foundation is one of the best hydrating foundations for mature skin with a natural finish. For a foundation with anti-ageing benefits, try the Clarins Everlasting Youth Fluid - this medium coverage foundation is super-hydrating while still allowing the skin to breathe, so you can see and feel that youthful glow. Have a read of our Beauty Expert Guide for more tips and tricks when choosing a foundation for mature skin. 

How to apply foundation

After applying your skincare and primer, begin by putting your foundation on in the centre of your face and blend outwards toward the periphery. You can use a makeup sponge, a foundation brush or your fingers to blend, just ensure that you avoid dragging the foundation across your face, or this will leave you with a streaky finish. Take a look at our Beauty Expert Guide for more foundation application help.