FENTY FOUNDATION SHADE FINDER: HOW TO FIND YOUR COLOUR MATCH
Updated: 19/10/2026
Revolutionising the makeup space, Fenty's foundation caters to all skin tones and types — leaving no complexion behind. With inclusivity at the heart of the brand, every shade is tested on a wide range of skin tones, from the deepest to the fairest, and considered for both your skin's tone and undertone. But with so many shades across each formula, how do you know which one is right for you?
That's where we come in. Our Fenty foundation shade finder takes you from formula to undertone to shade in three steps. And for the inside scoop, we spoke to Fenty Beauty's global makeup artist, Priscilla Ono, for her best tips on finding your colour match.
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Finding your Fenty Foundation Shade
- Priscilla's Top Tips for Finding Your Fenty Foundation
- Fenty Foundation Shade FAQs
FINDING YOUR FENTY FOUNDATION SHADE
STEP ONE: CHOOSE YOUR FENTY FOUNDATION FIT
As Priscilla puts it, matching your Fenty foundation goes beyond the shade range: “it's about getting the undertones just right, along with finding the best foundation for your skin type.”
Start with your skin type and the finish you want. Each formula has its own shade range, so pick your formula first, then find your shade in it.
EAZE DROP BLURRING SKIN TINT
A lightweight skin tint with a soft-focus finish that lets your skin show through.
Finish: soft blur
Coverage: light to medium, buildable
Best for: combination and dry skin
Shades: 25, numbered 1–25
£30.00
SOFT'LIT NATURALLY LUMINOUS LONGWEAR FOUNDATION
A longwear foundation with a radiant, lit-from-within finish.
Finish: luminous
Coverage: medium, buildable to full
Best for: combination and dry skin
Shades: numbered 110–498
£35.00
PRO FILT'R FLUID FLEX FOUNDATION
Fenty Beauty's longwear matte foundation, made to bend and stretch with your skin without creasing.
Finish: natural matte
Coverage: medium, buildable
Best for: combination and oily skin
Shades: 50, coded 106N–596N
£35.00
Looking for Pro Filt'r Soft Matte? Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex takes its place in Fenty Beauty's line-up: the same matte, longwear DNA with a natural matte finish that moves with your skin, in a range of 50 shades.
Curious to see more? Explore foundations by finish, formula and brand in our Foundation Finder.
STEP TWO: FIND YOUR UNDERTONE
Your undertone is the colour beneath the surface of your skin, and it stays the same whether you're tanned or not. Look at your wrist in natural daylight and run through these three checks. For a deeper dive, read our guide on how to determine your skin tone and undertone.
YOU HAVE A COOL UNDERTONE IF:
- Your skin has a slight pink or blue tint
- The veins on your wrist look blue or purple
- Silver jewellery tends to look best on you
YOU HAVE A WARM UNDERTONE IF:
- Your skin has a yellow, golden or peachy tint
- The veins on your wrist look green or olive
- Gold jewellery suits you best
YOU HAVE A NEUTRAL UNDERTONE IF:
- Your skin has a mix of tints, or it's hard to tell
- The veins on your wrist look blue-green
- Silver and gold jewellery both suit you
If foundations tend to look a little grey on you, look for shades described as olive.
STEP THREE: FIND YOUR FENTY FOUNDATION SHADE
Choose your formula, then go to your depth: light, light to medium, medium, medium to deep or deep. Shortlist the shades that match your undertone and compare two or three on your jawline.
Jump to: Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint | Soft'Lit Foundation | Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Foundation
EAZE DROP BLURRING SKIN TINT
The Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint comes in 25 shades, numbered from 1 (lightest) to 25 (deepest).
Light | Light to Medium | Medium | Medium to Deep | Deep
LIGHT
LIGHT TO MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM TO DEEP
DEEP
SOFT'LIT NATURALLY LUMINOUS LONGWEAR FOUNDATION
Soft'Lit shades are numbered from 110 to 498. The higher the number, the deeper the shade, and each shade's undertone is listed alongside it on the charts.
Light to Medium | Medium | Medium to Deep | Deep
LIGHT TO MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM TO DEEP
DEEP
PRO FILT'R FLUID FLEX FOUNDATION
Fluid Flex comes in 50 shades, and every shade code tells you its depth and undertone. Take 356W: the first digit is the depth, from 1 (light) to 5 (deep), and the letter is the undertone: C for cool, N for neutral and W for warm. Undertone notes like olive, peach, rosy, golden and bronze sit under each shade.
Light | Light to Medium | Medium | Medium to Deep | Deep
LIGHT
LIGHT TO MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM TO DEEP
DEEP
PRISCILLA'S TOP TIPS FOR FINDING YOUR FENTY FOUNDATION
Fenty Beauty's global makeup artist, Priscilla Ono, has matched more faces than most. Her advice comes down to four habits.
- Swatch on your jawline. Your hand and wrist are often a different colour from your face. Swipe two or three shades along your jaw and pick the one that disappears.
- Check it in daylight. Bathroom and shop lighting can skew warm or cool. Step outside or stand by a window before you decide.
- Give it time. Wear your shade for a few hours to see how it settles with your skin through the day.
- Expect to shift with the seasons. Many people move one or two shades between summer and winter. Mixing your two shades is an easy way to bridge the gap.
FENTY FOUNDATION SHADE FAQS
How do I find my foundation shade?
Choose your formula first, as each one has its own shade range. Then check your undertone in natural daylight, find your depth and swatch two or three shades along your jawline. The one that disappears into your skin is your match.
How many shades does Fenty foundation come in?
It depends on the formula. Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex comes in 50 shades, from 106N to 596N. Soft'Lit shades run from 110 to 498, and the Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint comes in 25 shades.
What do the letters in Fenty Fluid Flex shades mean?
The letter is the undertone: C for cool, N for neutral and W for warm. The first digit of the number is the depth, from 1 (light) to 5 (deep).
Should foundation be lighter or darker than your skin?
Neither. Your foundation should match your skin as closely as possible. Check where your face meets your neck: if there's a visible line, try the next shade up or down.
Has Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex replaced Pro Filt'r Soft Matte?
Yes. Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex takes the place of Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation. The two ranges use different shade codes, so find your Fluid Flex shade from scratch rather than matching your Soft Matte number.
£30.00
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