Changing Foundation: Frequently Asked Questions

The Changing Foundation uses innovative encapsulated pigment technology. It starts as a white cream and transforms as you blend it into your skin. Special toner particles inside the formula are initially colorless. When the foundation meets your skin, your skin's natural temperature and pH activate these particles, releasing pigments that adapt to your unique skin tone. It's like magic, but it's science!

The adaptive pigments need a few seconds to react with your skin's chemistry. Rushing the blending process means you might get an uneven finish. Apply from the centre of your face and blend outward in light motions, allowing the formula time to work. Patience pays off with a seamless, natural result.

The white appearance is the uncolored toner particles suspended in the formula. Once you blend the foundation into your skin, your body heat and pH activate the particles to release color. This is what allows one shade to adapt to many different skin tones.

For best results, use a brush like our 2-in-1 Build & Conceal Brush. This helps the pigment particles penetrate deeper into your skin and prevents a white haze. However, you can also apply with your fingers or a beauty sponge. Follow these steps:

Yes! While a brush is recommended, you can apply the foundation with your fingers or a beauty sponge. The key is to blend gently and allow the adaptive pigments time to react with your skin.

It's not necessary, but we recommend using a primer to create an even canvas for the foundation. Our Velvet Skin Primer works beautifully with the Changing Foundation.

The Changing Foundation provides light to medium coverage with a buildable formula. You can layer it to achieve more coverage in areas that need it. It's designed for a natural, dewy finish rather than full coverage.

Absolutely! You can use the foundation to tone down redness, cover blemishes, or target specific areas. Many customers use it on their entire face, while others use it just where needed.

The Changing Foundation has a natural, dewy finish. For a matte effect, apply setting powder on top after blending the foundation. This gives you the coverage and care of our formula with the finish you prefer.

Yes! The formula is perfume-free and specifically designed to be gentle on sensitive skin. Many of our customers with skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, vitiligo, and allergy-prone skin use this foundation successfully. We recommend doing a patch test first, as individual reactions can vary.

Yes, the Changing Foundation is safe for both conditions. It effectively covers redness and thread veins while remaining gentle on sensitive skin. It provides light coverage for a natural look without irritating reactive skin.

The Changing Foundation is specifically designed for fair to medium skin tones. Very pale skin may notice a subtle warm glow, while olive or deeper skin tones may find it lighter than desired (we recommend adding bronzer for balance).

Yes! The lightweight, moisturizing formula works beautifully on all skin types—oily, dry, combination, or sensitive. It won't clog pores and provides buildable coverage while allowing your skin to breathe.

Yes, it's safe to use after tanning spray or tanning bed. We recommend waiting 3-5 days until your skin has returned to a stable state before using the foundation.

The Changing Foundation does cover freckles! However, it provides light to medium coverage, so very dark pigmentation spots may not be fully covered. For heavier coverage on spots, try layering with our concealer.

Yes! The Changing Foundation includes SPF 15 or SPF 30 for daily sun protection. This helps shield your skin from harmful UV rays while perfecting your complexion.

Yes, the Changing Foundation is waterproof and heat resistant. You won't have to worry about sweating your makeup away. It provides up to 16 hours of wear with a fresh, natural finish.

No! One of the advantages of adaptive pigment technology is that the foundation doesn't oxidize or turn orange like traditional foundations. It adapts to your skin tone, so what you see is what you get.

Not when applied correctly! Using a brush and allowing time for the pigments to react prevents a white haze. If you do notice a slight white cast while blending, keep blending—the pigments need those few seconds to activate fully.

Both formulas use the same innovative adaptive pigment technology and provide light to medium coverage with a natural, dewy finish. The main difference is sun protection: SPF 15 offers daily protection for regular indoor-outdoor activities, while SPF 30 provides enhanced UVB protection for extended sun exposure or outdoor activities. Choose SPF 15 for everyday wear and SPF 30 for days with more sun exposure or outdoor plans.

SPF 15 is perfect for everyday use if you're indoors most of the day or combine foundation with other sun protection like sunscreen. SPF 30 is ideal if you spend significant time outdoors, have sun-sensitive skin, or prefer maximum UV protection built into your base. Both offer excellent coverage and hydration—it's ultimately about your personal sun exposure and preference.

Absolutely! SPF 30 is safe for daily use. Higher SPF doesn't mean it's "stronger" or more irritating—it simply provides additional UV protection. If you prefer maximum sun defense built into your foundation routine, SPF 30 is a great choice for everyday wear.

Yes! Both SPF 15 and SPF 30 have identical adaptive pigment technology, ingredient benefits, and finish. They work the same way, feel the same on your skin, and adapt to your unique tone. The only difference is the level of UV protection they provide.

Yes, 100% vegan! All Meroda products are vegan except for our mascara, which contains beeswax.

Absolutely. Meroda's testing methods have never been and never will be performed on animals. Being cruelty-free is part of our core ethos.

Yes, the Changing Foundation is gluten-free. It contains no gluten-derived ingredients and is safe for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.

The foundation is parfum-free with no added synthetic fragrances. It has a subtle, elegant scent from natural ingredients that evaporates after application, making it suitable for those with fragrance sensitivities.

Yes, the Changing Foundation is paraben and sulfate-free.

The Changing Foundation features:

The formula is silicone-based, which makes it waterproof and long-lasting.

With daily use, one 30ml (1 fl. oz.) bottle lasts up to 6 months, making it excellent value for money.

Use 3-4 pumps per application for full face coverage. You can adjust based on your desired level of coverage.

Keep your bottle sealed in a cool, dry place to maintain its effectiveness.