Mary Kay foundations: compare 77 shades and finishes

Choose depth and undertone separately

Shade depth describes how light, medium or deep a color is. Undertone describes the color direction beneath that depth, such as neutral, cool rosy, warm golden or olive. Two shades in the same depth group can therefore look very different once applied.

Matte, luminous and CC cream are different product types

TimeWise Matte 3D and TimeWise Luminous 3D are listed separately because finish changes how the base reads on skin. The CC Cream row is a separate product with SPF 15 in its name. Do not assume that a similarly named shade has the same finish or coverage across the range.

Use the Amazon button as a precise shade search

Marketplace listings can combine old packaging, duplicate color names and third-party offers. The button searches the formula and shade together. Match the product name, shade and finish in the listing, then check seller condition and return rules before opening the product.

A screen cannot finalize a color match

This table organizes the manufacturer's shade names and undertones; it cannot replace trying a shade in daylight or using a brand-provided matching method. If you are between shades, compare undertone first and buy only where the return policy gives you a practical way to correct a mismatch.