Comlexion Guide

Complexion Guide & Shade Finder

Find your perfect formula, depth, and undertone for a flawless organic finish.

Step 1: Select Your Formula by Skin Type

Identify the base that best matches your skin type and the New Zealand climate:

Dry or Dehydrated Skin

Sublime Drop Foundation: Acts like a serum with Argan Oil. Provides a luminous, “water-light” finish that keeps skin hydrated all day.

Oily or Combination Skin

Sublime BB Cream / Compact: Uses silica and organic aloe vera to control mid-day shine while providing a breathable matte finish.

Full Coverage & Long-Wear

New Sublime Liquid: Our most advanced formula. High-coverage and water-resistant—perfect for long days and special events.

Step 2: Visual Match: Foundation Depth (01–07)

Our foundation numbering is consistent. Use these 7 skin tones to identify your depth:

Shade 01Porcelain / Very Fair
Shade 02Fair / Light Warm
Shade 03Light Medium / Neutral
Shade 04Medium / Olive
Shade 05Tanned / Warm Olive
Shade 06Deep / Almond
Shade 07Dark / Mocha

Step 3: Natural Coverage: BB Cream Shades (01–04)

If you prefer the lighter BB Cream, use these 4 specific references:

Shade 01Fair / Luminous
Shade 02Light-Medium
Shade 03Medium / Tanned
Shade 04Olive / Deep Tan

Step 4: Master Your Undertone: The “Vein Test”

Fine-tune your choice by looking at the veins on your wrist in daylight:

  • Blue/Purple Veins (COOL): You suit silver jewelry and rosy bases. (Shades 01, 02).
  • Greenish Veins (WARM): You suit gold jewelry and yellow/golden bases. (Shades 03, 05).
  • Mixed Veins (NEUTRAL): You can wear most shades in your depth range.

Step 5: The Correction Lab: Targeted Concealing

Luminous StickBrightens tired eyes. Choose 1 shade lighter than foundation.
The Perfect OneLiquid high-pigment for full blemish coverage.
Chubby Concealer8-hour wear for fast, large-area correction.

Step 6:  Sculpt & Set: Blushes, Powders & Palettes

EyeshadowsSilk-texture high-pigment minerals.
Resplendent BronzerShade 01 for Contour / 03 for Warmth.
Compact BlushRadiant Argan Oil finish.
Magnetic PalettesRefill system to save money and the planet.

Step 7: The Final Touch: Achieve the “Italian Glow”

Add a professional radiance to your skin with our mineral highlighters:

Resplendent PowderA silky powder for a classic, sophisticated shimmer.
Liquid StardustIntense editorial glow. Mix a drop into foundation or use alone.
Chubby StickConvenient cream-to-powder shimmer for 8-hour wear.

NZ “Love It or Exchange It” Guarantee

Selecting the right color online should be stress-free. If your match isn’t perfect, our New Zealand team will swap it for the correct tone within 28 days of purchase.

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