SurrealSkin® Foundation

MAKEUP BY MARIO SurrealSkin® Foundation is a liquid base with medium coverage and a radiant finish, built to be sheered out or layered up depending on the day. Its texture is closer to a serum than a traditional foundation, and the brand pairs that with hydration it says lasts up to 12 hours. Talc-free, vegan and cruelty-free, with a broad shade range.

Coverage	Medium — buildable, or sheer it out
Finish	Radiant, luminous
Best for	Mature, dry and normal skin
Key technology	MoistureGrip™ — vegan squalane and grapeseed oil · perfecting powders
Free from	Talc · parabens · sulfates SLS & SLES · under 1% synthetic fragrance

What it actually does

• Gives you a dial, not a fixed level. Medium is the starting point; the brand says it can be pushed further for fuller coverage or thinned out for something barely there.
• Hydrates while it wears. MoistureGrip™, the brand's name for its vegan squalane and grapeseed oil combination, is credited with both the hydration and the staying power, with up to 12 hours quoted.
• Works with your skin's texture rather than flattening it. The perfecting powders in the formula are described as smoothing the finish while leaving skin looking like skin.
• Feels light on. MAKEUP BY MARIO describes the texture as breathable and serum-like, clinging well to the face instead of sitting as a mask.
• Glows subtly. There is a very small percentage of skin-tone-enhancing pearl in it — the brand's stated reason for the luminosity, and the reason the effect reads as natural rather than shimmery.
• Holds its colour under other products. The brand says it layers with powder and cream formulas without shifting away from its original shade.
• Named a Best of Beauty winner by Allure, per the brand. MAKEUP BY MARIO states the foundation holds that title.

How to use

1. Shake the bottle lightly before you start.
2. Apply with the brand's F4 Brush, sold separately, for the smoothest skin-like result — a damp sponge also works if you don't have it.
3. Work in thin layers, adding coverage gradually where you want more rather than all at once.
4. Set with the matching Soft Blur Setting Powder from the SurrealSkin™ line (talc-free, sold separately) if you want to stretch the wear further.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Do I need the F4 Brush?

It's the brand's own recommendation for the most seamless finish, and it's sold separately. Plenty of people get good results with a damp sponge or fingers; the brush simply makes thin, even layers easier.

Is the finish shiny or glittery?

Neither, going by the brand's description. The pearl content is deliberately kept very low so the glow is meant to look like healthy skin rather than visible shimmer. If you dislike any radiance at all, this isn't the right base for you.

Will it cling to dry patches or fine lines?

The brand specifically names dry and mature skin as suitable, and the hydrating squalane and grapeseed oil are its stated reason. As always, a well-moisturised face and thin layers do more than any formula can.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Shades held in stock move at the shorter end; a shade we need to bring in for your order falls nearer the longer end.

How can I pay?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery.

What if my shade is wrong?

Returns here are limited to defective, damaged or expired items, reported within 1 day of delivery, with refunds going back to the original payment method within 15–30 days. Shade regret isn't covered — so send us a daylight photo on WhatsApp before you order and we'll help you choose.