Foundation Make-up

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 and highlighters, 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 hydrates, evens skin tone, and offers make-⁠up 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!

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 comfortable from morning to night. The Clarins Laboratories have enriched each formula with precious plant extracts.

The stabilised papain is one of the active ingredients in Double Serum Foundation, providing soft exfoliation to reveal radiant and even skin. Organic leaf of life in Skin Illusion ensures skin is drenched in moisture.

Whether in liquid foundation or powder foundation form, 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! Every complexion is unique, so be sure to choose the best foundation for your skin type to get the most out of Clarins' formulas.

Choosing the right foundation starts with understanding your skin. Foundations come in many different formulas and textures, so the trick to a beautiful complexion is choosing the one that most complements your skin type. Clarins offers a range of textures, coverages and finishes designed to care for skin while enhancing your natural beauty.

Dry skin foundation:
Dry skin needs a foundation that hydrates and restores comfort throughout the day. Look for formulas enriched with skincare ingredients that replenish moisture while giving a radiant finish. Opt for a skin-quenching formula like the Skin Illusion Natural Hydrating Foundation, which provides lightweight coverage and leaves skin feeling supple and refreshed.

Oily skin foundation:
Oily skin benefits from foundations that help regulate excess sebum, minimise shine and keep the complexion fresh for hours. The Skin Illusion Full Coverage Foundation is a long-wearing, mattifying formula that's perfect for this skin type. It's designed to smooth and even the skin while resisting humidity, and its high-coverage finish means any blemishes are concealed without feeling cakey.

Combination skin foundation:
Combination skin requires a foundation that balances two needs at once: hydration for drier areas and shine-control for oilier zones. Adaptive textures such as Skin Illusion Velvet help unify your complexion with a soft matte finish that also leaves your skin moisturised and comfortable.

Anti-ageing foundation:
Customers interested in foundations with anti-ageing benefits are best suited to skincare-infused formulas like Double Serum Foundation. This formula restores radiance, supports firmness, and provides customisable coverage with a luminous satin finish for a radiant, younger-looking complexion — instantly and over time.

Clarins has a foundation for every skin type, each bringing effective coverage together with plant-powered skincare benefits — so your make-⁠up not only perfects your look but also supports your skin. For more help choosing the best foundation for your skin tone and type, check out Clarins' expert Foundation Finder Tool.

Foundations are usually classified by three key elements: coverage, finish and texture. Understanding these categories makes it easier to find the formula that's most suited to your skin type.

Coverage can be sheer, light, medium or high. At the sheerest end, skin perfectors even your complexion and provide a hint of colour – perfect for “no make-⁠up” days. Light coverage formulas, such as tinted serums and BB creams, create a “second-skin” effect that lets your complexion shine through while evening your skin tone. They are ideal for those with normal to dry skin or days when you want a natural make-⁠up look with a barely-there glow. Medium coverage foundations provide a polished result without masking your natural radiance, while high coverage foundations smooth away blemishes, leaving you with a long-lasting, flawless-skin effect.

Finish defines the look you achieve. A matte foundation helps keep shine under control, making it a go-⁠to for combination or oily skin, while luminous or satin finishes are perfect for dry or sensitive skin as they're comfortable to wear and keep skin looking glowy.

Texture also plays a role in selecting the right foundation for you. Liquid foundations are the most versatile, blending seamlessly and allowing you to build coverage. Apply foundation with a brush or with a sponge for a lighter touch. A hybrid serum foundation is ideal if you’re looking for maximum skincare benefits alongside coverage. Clarins’ Double Serum Foundation delivers double make-⁠up and skincare performance, leaving skin hydrated, radiant and even. Creamy formulas add another dimension, with a richer texture that suits dry or mature skin particularly well. Finally, powders offer a classic matte finish and remain the go-⁠to for quick touch-⁠ups throughout the day.

With Clarins, there’s a foundation to suit every skin type, coverage and finish. Each formula is infused with skincare benefits, giving you a beautiful complexion and skin that feels cared for.