How Do You Find Your Right Foundation Shade?

Let’s be real—finding your right foundation shade can feel like solving a mystery with no clues and too many suspects. But your skin deserves better. At älliés, we believe your base should celebrate your skin, not cover it up or flatten it. So here’s how to find your perfect match using our pro-loved, MUA-approved Creme Foundation.

 

💛 Step 1: Know your undertone

Are you warm, cool, or neutral?

• If gold jewelry makes you pop, you likely have warm undertones

• If silver looks best, you’re probably cool

• If both work? Hello, neutral beauty

Tip: Check the veins on your wrist. Greenish = warm, bluish = cool, both = neutral.

 

🧡 Step 2: Test in natural light

Always swatch foundation on your jawline or cheek, not your hand. Blend it out and check it in daylight. The right shade should melt into your skin—no harsh lines, no greyness, no ashy tones.

Our Creme Foundation is easy to work with because it’s buildable, blendable, and mixable. Not a perfect match straight out of the pot? You can customize shades with our Mixing Base.

❤️ Step 3: Match your vibe, not just your tone

Do you want a natural everyday look, a full-glam moment, or a radiant finish that says “I woke up like this (but didn’t)”?

Our Creme Foundation gives you full control—apply a little for a sheer wash, or layer for full coverage. Bonus: it’s great for contouring and highlighting when you want to add dimension with deeper or lighter shades.

💡 Types of Foundation—Which One’s Right for You?

Not all foundations are created equal—and that’s a good thing. Here’s a quick guide to the most common types, and why you might choose one over the other:

🧈 Creme Foundation

Rich, versatile, and buildable. Perfect if you want control over coverage—from natural to full glam.

Our pick: älliés Creme Foundation. Loved by MUAs for its blendability and custom mix potential.

💧 Liquid Foundation

Lightweight and usually great for that “your skin but better” finish. Often comes in dewy or matte formulas, depending on your vibe.

Ideal for: All skin types, especially combo or oily skin.

🌬 Mineral Powder Foundation

Breathable and light-reflecting, with a soft glow finish. Great for sensitive or acne-prone skin, since minerals don’t clog pores.

Pro vibe: Easy to throw on for a quick, polished look.

🌿 BB & CC Creams

BB = Beauty Balm. CC = Color Correcting. Both offer lighter coverage with skincare benefits like SPF and hydration. Think: no-makeup makeup days.

Best for: Minimalist routines and skin-first babes.

 

✨ PRO Tip:

Want your älliés Crème Foundation to feel extra lightweight and natural?

Mix it with our Glow On Day Cream for a sheer, hydrating base that still evens out your tone. It’s the perfect blend of skincare and makeup—dewy, fresh, and made to move with your skin.