Foundation Questions Answered
Choosing the right foundation comes down to three things: the finish you love, the coverage you want and the individual needs of your skin. If your skin leans dry or sensitive, our liquid formulas melt in to provide gentle hydration and radiance. If you're oily or combination, the mineral based formulas give a breathable, shine-controlled finish without clogging pores. Prefer a no-makeup-makeup day? Correcting skin tints and BB creams even tone without heaviness. For special occasions, a fuller-coverage base layered with a little concealer where you need it will hold its own through photos, heat and long days.
Shade matching matters more than most people realise. Undertone (cool, warm or neutral) is what makes a foundation blend into your complexion rather than sit on the surface. If you're between shades, always go slightly lighter and warm up with a touch of bronzer. Our artist-led range carries enough depth and variety to flatter Australian skin.
How do I know which Mii foundation is right for me?
Start by deciding which finish you're after. For a dewy and natural look, our Skin Tint cream or BB cream offer barely there beauty while our liquid and pure mineral bases are perfect for a fresh and flawless everyday look. For full coverage, try Absolute Face Base or layering Velvet Radiance Face Base. From there, let your skin type guide you: drier and mature skin loves lightweight cream and liquid formulas, oilier skin tends to prefer our pure mineral powder or the long lasting Absolute Face Base.
Are Mii foundations suitable for sensitive skin?
Our foundations are developed to be ‘skin-first’, using the highest quality, gentle pigments and nourishing ingredients. Customers with reactive skin often do particularly well with our 100% natural mineral foundation or Flawless Face Base. If you're trying something new or have known sensitivities, we'd always recommend patch testing a small area first.
How do I choose my shade online?
Look at the underside of your wrist in natural daylight. A greenish tint suggests a cool undertone, a peachy or golden tint suggests warm, and a mix of both is neutral. If you're between two shades, the lighter one is usually safer and easier to adjust with bronzer. Reach out to our team if you'd like a personal recommendation.
Do any Mii foundations include SPF?
Yes. Skin Secret Cream Tint offers SPF 25 for everyday light cover with built-in sun protection, and Skin Loving BB Cream includes SPF 15. However we recommend layering a dedicated broad-spectrum sunscreen underneath your base. SPF in makeup is considered a ‘secondary sunscreen’ and is an added protection bonus, not a replacement.
Will my foundation last all day?
Our long-wearing bases are built for real life: office hours, school runs, weddings and warm Australian days. For the longest wear, start with cleansed, moisturised skin and a primer suited to your skin type. Apply light layers of foundation, building to your desired coverage. Finish with a setting powder or mist to lock everything in place. Both our powders and Matte Setting Mist control shine, While our Get Your Glow setting spray enhances a more luminous finish.