Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation - MN7

The best way to confirm your shade match is to swatch a small amount of foundation on your jawline in natural light and observe how it blends into your skin tone. MN7 typically indicates a medium skin tone with a neutral undertone.

While it provides a flawless finish, individuals with very oily skin may benefit from using an oil-control primer underneath and setting with a mattifying powder to maximize wear time and minimize shine.

For sheer to medium coverage, use a damp beauty sponge or your fingertips. For medium to full coverage, a dense foundation brush or gently pressing with a damp sponge will yield the best results. Experiment to find what works best for your skin and desired finish.

Formulations are designed to resist oxidation, but individual skin chemistry can sometimes interact with makeup. Ensure proper skin prep and consider a setting spray to help maintain the true shade.

The duration depends on the amount used per application and frequency. For average daily use with 1-2 pumps, a 25ml bottle typically lasts 1-2 months.

While it is long-wearing and designed to resist transfer, no foundation is entirely transfer-proof. Setting with powder and setting spray can significantly reduce transfer, especially onto clothing or masks.

Ensure skin is well-hydrated and primed before application. Use a clean applicator (brush or sponge) and blend thoroughly, working in small sections.

Apply a long-wearing primer before foundation. After application, set the foundation with a translucent powder, especially in the T-zone, or use a setting spray.

Blend the foundation carefully down your jawline and onto your neck. If it's slightly off, you can try mixing a tiny amount of a lighter or darker foundation you own, or adjust with bronzer/contour and highlight.

Use less product initially. Apply in very thin layers and build coverage only where needed. Ensure your skin is exfoliated regularly to avoid product clinging to dry patches.

Ensure the pump mechanism is clean and not clogged with dried product. Gently tap the bottle against your palm a few times to settle the product before pumping.