It goes without saying that many women take their base beauty routine very seriously. Who can blame them, really, when it’s a matter of finding which products are compatible with their skin and each other? A good foundation has to offer more than just a perfect shade match. Finish, coverage, texture, wear, and how it behaves alongside skincare all matter.
Interestingly, Creative Director Gregoris Pyrpylis considered every one of these details for Hermès’ first-ever foundation.
Meet the Hermès Plein Air Luminous Matte Skincare Foundation
Belonging to the expanded Hermès Plein Air collection, the Luminous Matte Skincare Foundation offers medium coverage with a second-skin effect. It smooths out the complexion and blurs imperfections without feeling or looking heavy. As for the range, thirty-four shades span five color intensities, from light to deep, with cool, neutral, and warm undertones across each.
Skincare plays a significant role here, too. An 82% skincare base brings niacinamide, pure hyaluronic acid, and white mulberry extract into the formula, adding skin-nourishing benefits that build over time.
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Hermès also expands its beauty lineup with its Perfecting Primer and custom tools. Le Perfecteur is a beveled brush with dense synthetic fibers designed to blend liquid and cream products. Meanwhile, the gold-tone metal palette is where Pyrpylis recommends “warming” the formula before sweeping it onto the skin.
Final Verdict: Worth the Splurge
Spending a lot on a base isn’t for everyone, especially if you prefer full coverage over a lighter finish. But the Hermès Plein Air Luminous Matte Skincare Foundation leans into an easy, skin-first look that feels right for everyday wear. Coupled with the fact that a little product goes a long way, you indeed get your money’s worth. It’s a promising start for where the brand could go next—and a solid addition to any routine.
Discover the Hermès Plein Air collection in-store at Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-la, NUSTAR, and the Greenbelt 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hermès Plein Air Luminous Matte Skincare Foundation is Hermès’ first-ever foundation, designed by Creative Director Gregoris Pyrpylis. It offers medium coverage with a second-skin matte finish, a formula built on an 82% skincare base containing niacinamide, pure hyaluronic acid, and white mulberry extract, available in 34 shades across five color intensities.
The Hermès Plein Air Luminous Matte Skincare Foundation is available in 34 shades spanning five color intensities — from light to deep — with cool, neutral, and warm undertones across the range, making it one of the more inclusive shade offerings for a luxury house foundation debut.
The Hermès Plein Air foundation is built on an 82% skincare base that includes niacinamide, pure hyaluronic acid, and white mulberry extract. These ingredients are designed to provide skin-nourishing benefits that build over time, positioning the foundation as both a makeup and a skincare product.
The Hermès Plein Air collection, including the Luminous Matte Skincare Foundation, is available in-store at Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Rustan’s NUSTAR, and Rustan’s Greenbelt 3.
The Hermès Plein Air Luminous Matte Skincare Foundation is designed for a skin-first, everyday look — medium coverage with a blurring, second-skin effect that does not feel or look heavy. The formula is efficient, requiring only a small amount per application, which helps offset the luxury price point for regular use.
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