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Shade No. 16 The Foundation

The Foundation

The Foundation Shade No. 16

Shade No. 16

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 Stars (470 Reviews)
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My shade No. 16 is a Light/Medium foundation with olive undertones.

My beautiful models are wearing only The Foundation. No highlighter, concealer, or corrector to show the Seamless shades and effortless natural finish.

This intelligently formulated, skin friendly, long-lasting* foundation has a customisable medium coverage that can be dialled up or down. Self setting, it blends effortlessly to smooth and unify skin with a noticeable soft focus effect.

The long-wearing formula contains a natural mesh-like ingredient which completely fuses with skin after blending. The final finish is neither dewy or flat matte but something soft and skin-like in between.

*Clinically proven to last for a minimum of 12-hours, after one application, with no colour change / oxidisation.

This Cruelty Free product is Vegan and free from Alcohol, Parabens, Talc, Fragrance, Essential Oils, Nylon 12, Micro Plastics, SPF, D6 and D5.

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Product and Shade Description

My shade No. 16 is a Light/Medium foundation with olive undertones.

My beautiful models are wearing only The Foundation. No highlighter, concealer, or corrector to show the Seamless shades and effortless natural finish.

This intelligently formulated, skin friendly, long-lasting* foundation has a customisable medium coverage that can be dialled up or down. Self setting, it blends effortlessly to smooth and unify skin with a noticeable soft focus effect.

The long-wearing formula contains a natural mesh-like ingredient which completely fuses with skin after blending. The final finish is neither dewy or flat matte but something soft and skin-like in between.

*Clinically proven to last for a minimum of 12-hours, after one application, with no colour change / oxidisation.

This Cruelty Free product is Vegan and free from Alcohol, Parabens, Talc, Fragrance, Essential Oils, Nylon 12, Micro Plastics, SPF, D6 and D5.


NET WT. 30ml / 1 fl oz

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HERO Ingredients

FILMEXEL® - Naturally active, lifting, sculpting, smoothing, restoring skin's radiance and prolongs the staying power of makeup whilst being a barrier against pollutants.

OXYGESKIN® - Naturally active, boosts oxygen levels and smoothens skin whilst strengthening the skin's barrier.

Uji Tea Extract - Concentrated in antioxidants, protecting the skin from free radical damage, reducing inflammation and premature ageing.

Glycerin - Moisturising, strengthening, softing... the gold standard humectant.

Bamboo Stem Extract - Naturally rich in Silica. Absorbant of perspiration and sebum to give a fresh, soft finish without drying.


For the full ingredients list and for any additional product and ingredient-related questions, please visit our ingredients page.


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Award Winning

Women's Health Skincare Awards 2024 - Best Makeup-Skincare Hybrid

Wardrobe ICONS Beauty Awards 2024 - Best Skin Tint

Tatler Beauty Awards 2024 - Best Face Tint

People Beauty Awards 2024 - Best Skin Tint

Good Housekeeping Beauty Awards 2025 - Best Complexion Product


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Lisa Eldridge Seamless Skin Foundation

The Foundation

Shade No. 16

95%

said the finish was 'skin-like'

96%

said easy to apply and blend

96%

said buildability was easy

89%

said the wear lasted all day

94%

said there colour did not change over time

85%

saw visible blurring and soft focus

Tested on 101 people

 
“As close to a perfect foundation as you’re ever going to get.”
Vogue

Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 470 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 431 Total 4 star reviews: 28 Total 3 star reviews: 8 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 1
98%would recommend these products
470 reviews
  • SC
    Sara C.
    Flag of United Kingdom
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    The Foundation (Shade No. 7)
    I recommend this product
    What is your skin tone? Light
    What is your skin undertone? Neutral
    What is your skin type? Balanced
    Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
    What is your age group? 35-44
    What is your preferred coverage? Light
    Do you have any skin concerns? Acne or Breakouts
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 minutes ago
    Finally… a foundation that actually matches ME

    I’ve spent years struggling with foundation. No matter what brand or shade I tried, everything would look fine at first and then turn darker, orange, or just “off” on my skin within minutes. I could never just touch up — I always had to remove everything and start again. It got to the point where I constantly avoided mirrors or felt like I needed to “fix my face” multiple times a day because my base never looked like me.

    Finding this foundation has honestly been life‑changing. Shade No.7 is the first foundation I’ve ever used that truly matches my undertone and stays the same colour from application to dry‑down. For the first time, my face and neck actually match without me needing to mix, correct, or compensate.

    The formula is beautiful — I can use a tiny amount to even out just the areas that need it, or build it up where I want more coverage, and it still looks natural. No caking, no heaviness, and no sudden warm shift later in the day. It just looks like my skin, but better.

    After so many years of thinking the problem was me, this product has finally shown me that I just needed the right undertone and a quality formula. I’m genuinely grateful — this foundation has given me a level of confidence and ease with makeup that I didn’t think was possible.

    Thank you, Lisa Eldridge, for creating something so thoughtfully made. I’ll be repurchasing for sure.

  • JH
    Jacqueline H.
    Flag of United Kingdom
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    The Foundation (Shade No. 10)
    I recommend this product
    What is your skin tone? Light Medium
    What is your skin undertone? Neutral
    What is your skin type? Combination
    Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
    What is your age group? 55-64
    What is your preferred coverage? Medium
    Do you have any skin concerns? Rosacea or Redness
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Perfect foundation

    I have both the tint and this foundation which are both so lovely. I use the foundation on days when I like a little more coverage or on areas that need a bit more coverage along with the tint. It’s very easy to use and blends seamlessly, buildable if needed and in all a lovely smooth, natural beautiful foundation. Highly recommended.

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    Sarah W.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    The Foundation (Shade No. 2)
    I recommend this product
    What is your preferred coverage? Medium
    Do you have any skin concerns? Rosacea or Redness
    What is your skin tone? Light
    What is your skin undertone? Warm
    What is your skin type? Balanced
    Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
    What is your age group? 25-34
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Genuinely brilliant

    I have a good roster of reliable foundations but I wanted to try this one just because I’m a fan of LE. It’s a lovely coverage with a very natural finish. I don’t feel like there’s anything on my skin and I was even able to build it up to cover a particularly nasty pimple, but it still looked natural. Love it!

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    Carey H.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    The Foundation (Shade No. 2.5)
    I recommend this product
    What is your preferred coverage? Medium
    Do you have any skin concerns? Hyperpigmentation , Texture
    What is your skin tone? Light
    What is your skin undertone? Olive
    What is your skin type? Very Dry
    Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
    What is your age group? 45-54
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    Fantastic

    Love this foundation. A little dark for me as a fair olive but I do use it to even my skin with T1.5 as a base. My new fav foundation

  • SB
    Sheryl B.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    The Foundation (Shade No. 2)
    I recommend this product
    What is your preferred coverage? Medium
    What is your skin tone? Light
    What is your skin undertone? Cool
    What is your skin type? Balanced
    Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
    What is your age group? 55-64
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 days ago
    I can see why this sells out

    The perfect shade if you have fair skin or cool undertones. Blends and beautifully and covers well.

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