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Complexion

Sheer Coverage

Very light coverage that evens the skin while allowing most natural skin tone and texture to remain visible.

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BaseThe complexion products used to even the skin before adding color, such as skin tint, foundation or concealer.BB CreamA multipurpose tinted complexion product that typically combines light coverage with skincare-like benefits.Buildable CoverageCoverage that can be increased gradually by applying thin additional layers without immediately becoming heavy.CakeyA heavy or visibly layered makeup appearance where product emphasizes texture, dryness or buildup.
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Choose foundation coverage based on how much of your natural skin you want to show through, not on the idea that more coverage is automatically better.

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Skin tint and foundation overlap, but skin tints usually prioritize a lighter, more skin-forward result while foundations span a wider range of coverage and finishes.

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