Choosing A Foundation

Dior's foundations span a palette of shades and textures adapted to your needs for the ultimate sensorial experience and perfect makeup finish.

RANGE OF SHADES

Choose the ideal foundation for your skin tone in three steps.

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  • Step 1
    Choose An Intensity

    Skin color ranges from very light- to very dark-colored skin. In makeup artistry, this determines the intensity and notably the intensity of the foundation you should choose. You can choose an intensity

  • Step 2
    CHOOSE A TONE

    Intensity is always associated with a skin tone when choosing a foundation.You need to determine whether your natural skin tone is more beige (tone 0), yellow (tone 1), pink (tone 2) or apricot (tone 3).

  • Step 3
    YOUR IDEAL SHADE

    Once you have determined your intensity and skin tone, you can choose the foundation shade best suited to your skin tone. Simply combine the two.

Choosing The Ideal Shade

  • Avoid shades that are darker than your natural skin tone. They accentuate fatigue, wrinkles, spots, etc.
  • Choose the shade closest to your natural skin tone
  • Pink tones brighten dull, light to medium-light complexions
  • Apricot tones warm medium or darker complexions
  • Yellower tones revive dull complexions and reduce redness