Supracolor is a full coverage cream foundation with an extraordinary high pigment content of up to 44%. Its silky consistency, made from a combination of pigment, waxes and oils, allows for an excellent coverage while retaining a relatively fine layer. It has perfect concealing capabilities and provides a satin finish once powdered and a fresh dewy finish without, making it a great foundation choice for those with dry or combination skin types. Supracolor is successfully used not only for normal make-up, but also for bright color effects. Powdering is recommended for increases durability. Those palettes can be refilled individually by using Supracolor Refills
Formula & Texture
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Type: Cream / grease-based, full coverage foundation / makeup
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Pigment Content: Extremely high — up to 44 % pigment in the formulation.
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Consistency & Feel: Silky, smooth, blendable due to its mix of pigments, waxes, and oils.
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Finish:
• When powdered / set: gives a satin (semi-matte) finish.
• Without powdering: gives a more fresh / dewy look -
Coverage: Full coverage, excellent concealing ability.
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Skin Compatibility: Designed for good skin tolerance (i.e. suitable for many skin types) when used correctly.
🧪 Ingredients
From listings, the typical ingredient list includes (but is not strictly limited to):
Base / carrier / emollients / waxes:
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Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil)
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Paraffin
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Petrolatum
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Candelilla Cera
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Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
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Beeswax (Cera Alba)
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Cetyl Palmitate
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Lanolin Alcohol
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Propylene Glycol
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Glyceryl Stearate
Other functional / stabilizers / antioxidants:
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Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
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BHT
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Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Citric Acid
Fragrance + possible allergens / colorants:
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Parfum (fragrance)
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Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, etc.
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The product may also contain color additives / pigments such as Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Ultramarine (CI 77007), various Lakes (Yellow 5, Red 7, Red 36, etc.), Carmine CI 75470, Chromium Greens, Bronze / Copper powders, Mica, Tin Oxide, etc.
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In EU / European listings, notes that it “may contain carmine as a color additive.”
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Everyday / Beauty Use: Can be used as a foundation / concealer for everyday or editorial looks.
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Special Effects / Creative / Stage / Film: Because of its high pigment and versatility, it’s also used for bright color effects, shading, highlighting, contouring, color correcting.
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Highlighting / Shading: The consistency and pigment allow you to use lighter or darker shades for contour and highlight.
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Mixing & Custom Blends: Artists can mix the shades to get custom matches.
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Refilling / Reusing: Because individual pans are refillable, artists can maintain their palette over time without discarding the metal casing.
🖌 Application Tips & Best Practices
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Use a synthetic foundation brush or spatula to pick up product.
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Blend with a sponge or buffing brush, or use warm fingers (the skin’s warmth helps spread the cream).
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Powder / set after application to fix / improve longevity, especially in heat or humidity.
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For creasing / long wear: Use a primer / base underneath if needed, especially on oily skin
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When using for creative / bright color effects, you may layer or dilute with mixing mediums.
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Refill only the individual pans when they deplete, instead of replacing the whole palette.
✅ Pros & ⚠️ Considerations
Pros / Strengths
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Very high pigment & coverage, even with thin layers
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Versatile — good for “normal” looks plus artistic / theatrical effects
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Refillable, making it economical long-term
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Good selection of flesh / skin tones in one palette
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Satin / dewy finish options depending on setting
Considerations / Limitations
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Being a cream product with oils / waxes, may not be ideal for very oily skin (tendency to slip)
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Needs good setting (powder) for longevity
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Contains fragrance + possible allergens; patch test recommended
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Heavy / thick application might look cakey if overdone
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As with any cream palette, hygiene is important (use brushes / clean tools)
