How to Pick the Best Teint Idole Foundation for You: Skin Type, Finish, and Coverage

Article Published: 22 July 2022

Find the best foundation for your skin type and desired makeup look. Pick from natural matte foundation formulas and foundations with a natural glow finish.

The finish of your foundation can dictate and totally transform the overall look of your makeup – perhaps you’re someone who wants to stay matte all day, or perhaps you are someone who likes a glowing finish – either way we’ve got you covered with our Teint Idole Foundation – available in both a matte and glowing finish.

Foundation for a Soft Natural Matte Finish:

A soft natural matte look is perfect for an everyday foundation or a foundation for a night out. Our classic Teint Idole Ultra 24 Hour Long Wear Foundation is perfect for creating that soft matte look as it leaves skin with a natural matte finish that lasts for up to 24 hours and doesn’t look powdery or cakey. After effortlessly blending over the skin the foundation sets to a transfer-resistant and long-lasting finish and color stays fresh all day without oxidizing or fading.

What Skin Type Should Use it:
Suitable for all skin types the foundation is oil-free and non-comedogenic and is formulated with Perlite and Silica which are known to be effective for excessive oil absorption (therefore making it a great option as foundation for oily skin and combination skin). In addition to having fragrance-free attributes and a dermatologically tested formula, it’s also suitable for sensitive skin types.
Shades: Available in up to 50 shades
Finish: Natural Matte and non-powdery
Coverage: Full Coverage

Foundation for a Natural Glow Finish

For those days when you want to look a little more radiant and glowy, a foundation which helps enhance your glow is the way to go. Our up to 24h healthy glow serum foundation, Teint Idole Care & Glow Foundation provides skin with a natural glowing finish to create the look of naturally luminous skin. With a buildable medium coverage and transfer-resistant shades, you can create your desired coverage from light to medium coverage for a fresh glow that lasts without transferring. The formula itself is infused with an 82% hydrating serum and SPF 27 – this foundation is an innovation where skincare meets makeup. The skincare infusion is powered by Hyaluronic Acid which hydrates and plumps the skin Mandelic Acid which smooths and refines the skin for a natural glowing finish. With three weeks of use, users said that their skin tone looked more even and their overall skin texture felt improved.*
*in a consumer study

What Skin Type Should Use it:
This glowing foundation can be worn by all skin types, even the most sensitive skin. It’s especially great for dry skin thanks to its 82% hydrating serum base and dull skin that wants an improved glow.
Shades: Available in up to 30 shades
Finish: Natural, healthy glow.
Coverage: Buildable medium coverage - for light coverage apply with fingertips, for medium coverage apply with a flat foundation brush or airbrush style foundation brush.

Picking your Perfect Shade

Selecting the right foundation formula, coverage and finish is one part of the foundation battle, but one of, if not the most important parts is selecting the right shade. Learn how to find the right shade of foundation with these tips.

Foundation and Concealer Combinations

Whether you prefer a matte finish foundation or a foundation with a glowing finish – a good concealer is an important part of your foundation routine. Our Teint Idole All Over Concealer has a natural matte finish and pairs perfectly with both our original Teint Idole Ultra 24 Hour Long Wear Foundation and our Teint Idole Care and Glow Foundation. With a lightweight feel and ultra-blendable hydrating formula it’s easy to layer with your foundation to help create an evenly toned complexion and cover any imperfections. Suitable for use all over the face, use it to help cover dark circles, pimples, redness, and dark spots with absolute ease and no creasing or caking.

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