Foundation has the remarkable ability to transform not just your complexion, but your confidence. The right formula can blur imperfections, enhance your natural radiance and create the perfect canvas for any look, from effortless everyday polish to full-glam evening elegance.
With so many formulas and finishes available, choosing the right foundation can feel overwhelming. At Nutrimetics, every foundation is designed to work with your skin, not against it. Our formulas combine pure colour pigments with skincare-inspired ingredients that allow skin to breathe while delivering flawless, long-wearing results. As always, our makeup is cruelty free and never tested on animals.
In this guide, we’ll help you discover how to choose the perfect Nutrimetics foundation for your skin type, tone and desired finish. Let’s begin.
Determine your skin type
The first step in selecting the right foundation is understanding your skin type. Is your skin oily, dry, combination, or sensitive? Knowing your skin type will help you identify the foundation formula that will work best for you. If your skin tends to produce excess oil, look for formulas with a matte finish that help control shine while maintaining comfort. Our new Soft Matte Foundation is designed to deliver a refined, velvety complexion that stays smooth and balanced throughout the day. you can also try a powder foundations like Velvet Finish Mineral Foundation. Dry skin will benefit from hydrating or dewy foundations like Sheer Complexion Skin Tint. Combination skin may require a foundation that balances oiliness and dryness like Silk Fusion Foundation. These are our best recommendations to shop your foundation by skin type.
Know your skin tone
Finding the right shade begins with understanding your skin tone. When you choose the right foundation tone, everything falls into harmony. Skin appears fresher, features are more defined and your natural glow shines through.
Our Soft Matte Foundation has been created in a curated range of shades designed to complement a variety of skin tones, making it easier to discover your perfect match.
Test your foundation shades
When selecting a foundation, testing shades on your skin before making a purchase makes life much easier. Hosting a Nutrimetics event or attending a workshop or masterclass in person or online is a great way to do this. You can ask your Consultant to do this and they’ll often give you samples or swatches. Try applying a few shades to your jawline and let them sit for a few minutes to allow the foundation to oxidise and adapt to your skin. Choose the shade that disappears into your skin, with no noticeable difference between your face and neck. Natural lighting is ideal for accurate colour matching. Find your perfect shade by using this chart below and finding the shade closest to your skin.
Foundation shade not quite right or need an instant glow bronze?
Perfect your shade
Custom Colour Drops allow you to precisely colour match your foundation to your skin tone, especially as the warmer seasons change. Just add your desired drops to your regular shade and blend. Transform any foundation shade into a slightly darker tone, or use as a liquid contour to sculpt and define your features.
Get a Sunless Glow All-Year Round
Get that “just-back-from-the-beach” feeling all year round. Our Bronzing Glow Drops deliver a natural, luminous bronzed look. Formulated with Jojoba, Rosehip, Aloe, and Olive Oils, they hydrate while perfecting your complexion. Add 1-2 drops to foundation or moisturizer for a custom shade, or apply directly for extra intensity. Use on face or body for a streak-free, hydrated, and dewy finish.
Bronzing Drops versus Custom Colour Drops
While our Custom Colour Drops adjust foundation shades, the Bronzing Glow Drops are designed to add warm, sun-kissed radiance. It’s the ultimate skincare-first approach to a healthy, luminous glow.
Warm, cool or neutral?
Your foundation shade should seamlessly blend with your natural skin tone, so identifying your undertone is crucial. Undertones can be warm, cool, or neutral. Warm undertones have hints of yellow, while cool undertones have hints of pink or blue. Neutral undertones have a balance of both. You can find your undertone by observing the veins on your wrist (green veins indicate warm undertones, while blue veins indicate cool undertones). Select a foundation shade that complements your undertone for a harmonious look. Discover the undertone of your complexion with our handy tool. Print off the downloadable colour chart here, or hold it against your skin on your mobile.
Am I warm? Hold the salmon, cream and red swatches up against your face. When you put these colours next to your skin, if you are warm, your complexion will look fresh against these colours. Am I cool? Use the pink, white and crimson swatches below by holding them up against your face. When you do this, if you are a Cool, your complexion will look fresh against these colours. Am I neutral? If both look good against your skin, you are neutral. Now you know your skin undertones, you can choose your foundation from this chart.
Decide on texture
Apart from shade and finish, pay attention to the foundation’s formula. It really comes down to what finish you like, powder, cream or serum. If you love using a brush to apply, powder formulas are great. Blender sponges work perfectly with cream formulas, or if you love application with fingers, serum foundations glide on effortlessly, Consider all of these preferences when selecting the formula that suits you best. If you have sensitive skin, opt for gentle formulations free of harsh chemicals. For acne-prone skin, choose non-comedogenic foundations that won’t clog pores. The new Soft Matte Foundation offers a beautifully balanced texture that feels lightweight yet delivers buildable coverage with a refined matte finish.
If you’re concerned about the signs of ageing, a foundation infused with powerful active ingredients like Niacinamide will be your best bet. Silk Fusion Foundation is the dream skincare makeup hybrid. Use this chart to find your perfect coverage by texture.
Consider Coverage and Finish
Foundation coverage ranges from sheer to full.
Sheer coverage offers a soft veil of colour, perfect for enhancing natural skin while letting freckles and texture show through. Medium coverage helps even out tone and refine the complexion. Full coverage creates a more perfected canvas, ideal for evening looks or special occasions.
Finish also plays a key role in the final result:
Matte finishes minimise shine and create a smooth, velvety complexion.
Satin finishes offer a natural skin-like glow.
Dewy finishes bring luminous radiance.
Radiant finishes create a healthy, lit-from-within effect.
Our Soft Matte Foundation delivers a modern matte that’s smooth, breathable and never flat, making it ideal for achieving a polished complexion that still looks like skin.
Ask the beauty experts
If you still find it challenging to choose the right foundation on your own, seek out the experts. Your Nutrimetics Consultant can provide personalised recommendations based on your skin type, tone, and desired look. They can also assist you with shade matching and offer valuable tips and tricks. Online reviews and recommendations from trusted sources can be helpful when selecting the right foundation, too. Bloggers, beauty influencers, and online communities dedicated to makeup and skincare can give you great product recommendations, too.
Don’t forget the extras!
There is so much more that goes into creating your dream base. A good quality primer like Professional Blurring Face Primer will diffuse pores and keep your look in place. Neutralise redness and dark circles and conceal imperfections with the Complete Crème Concealer. For shine free perfection that lasts all day finish your look with Translucent Loose Powder and Professional Makeup Setting Spray.
The takeaways
Choosing the right foundation is a personal process that needs consideration of everything from skin type, tone, coverage, finish, and formula. By following the steps outlined here, you can confidently select the perfect Nutrimetics foundation that enhances your natural beauty, provides the desired coverage, and leaves you feeling flawless and ready to glow!
