{"product_id":"fond-teint-elegance","title":"Elegance II Foundation","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne shade. Yours.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver bought a “natural beige” that turned orange by noon? A “sand” too light on the chin and too dark on the forehead? ELEGANCE II removes the problem at the root: there is only one shade, and your skin decides the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe problem isn't your skin. It's the shade chart.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin tone changes: with the season, a tan, the light in the room, the time of day. A classic foundation is fixed the day it leaves the factory. Hence the line at the jaw, the mask effect in photos, and the two or three half-used bottles at the back of the drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the micro-beads work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt rest, the texture is neutral.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pigments are sealed inside micro-beads suspended in a white base. Nothing shows while the bottle is closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs you apply, they are released.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pressure of a finger or sponge breaks the beads and releases the amount of pigment your skin needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage follows the amount.\u003c\/strong\u003e One small dot for a healthy glow, two for full coverage. You set the intensity, not the shade you happened to buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich skin tones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eELEGANCE II is made for \u003cstrong\u003every fair to lightly tanned\u003c\/strong\u003e skin tones. That is its real range, and we prefer to say so clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not designed for deep or dark skin tones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beyond its range, the amount of pigment in the micro-beads is not enough: it lightens the complexion instead of evening it out, and the result is visible. This is not an application mistake, it is a limit of the formula. If your skin tone is deeper than medium, this product is not for you, and we would rather tell you before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you actually get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn even complexion, \u003cstrong\u003ewith no line\u003c\/strong\u003e at the jaw or neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuildable coverage, from a light veil to full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA satin finish that doesn't settle into fine lines or dry patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPF 15 or SPF 50\u003c\/strong\u003e protection against everyday sun exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ehypoallergenic, non-comedogenic\u003c\/strong\u003e formula, designed for reactive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne bottle in your bag instead of three seasonal shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to apply, in thirty seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake the bottle for a few seconds. Put a small dot on the back of your hand. Pick it up with a slightly damp sponge and dab from the centre of your face outwards, without dragging. Leave for one minute: the shade finishes adjusting. Add a second layer only where you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn dry skin, apply your moisturiser and let it sink in for five minutes before applying. The result will be much more even.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPF 15 or SPF 50?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPF 15\u003c\/strong\u003e suits everyday use in town, indoors, in low to moderate light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPF 50\u003c\/strong\u003e is the right choice if you spend time outdoors, if your skin reacts quickly to the sun, or if you are on a photosensitising treatment. Same texture, same shade adaptation, same finish: only the protection changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have never found your exact shade, or you change shade with the seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a quick morning routine without thinking about the amount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a natural finish rather than visible make-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour skin tone is deep or dark: the shade range does not cover you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want stage-level, opaque, matte coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to hide very strong pigmentation in a single layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would rather say it before you buy than after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e pump bottle, about three months of daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPF 15 or SPF 50, your choice · suits all skin types within its skin-tone range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e: order prepared within 48 h, then 3 to 7 business days with a tracking number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed cosmetic: for hygiene reasons, an unsealed bottle cannot be returned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe questions we get asked most\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the shade doesn't suit me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithin the very fair to lightly tanned range, that is the whole point of the product: the micro-beads release the amount of pigment suited to your skin tone as you apply it. There is no wrong shade to pick, only the right amount to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it last all day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, as long as you don't overload it. Two thin layers last better than one thick one, and the finish stays satin rather than powdery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a sponge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt isn't essential, but it makes the biggest difference. With fingers, the product builds up too much on thin areas. A slightly damp sponge gives an even result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy take two or three bottles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne bottle lasts about three months. The 2-bottle pack works out at €24.95 per bottle instead of €34.90, the 3-bottle pack at €23.32 (euro prices). 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