Foundation shade finder
Find your foundation shade from one selfie.
Shade names don't translate between brands, and swatches on a screen rarely match real skin. MIRU's foundation shade finder measures your complexion from a short selfie scan and recommends shades built around what it actually sees — not a quiz.
How the shade finder works
You take a short guided scan in even, natural light — MIRU coaches you through framing and lighting as you go. It then measures the characteristics of your complexion it can see, including how deep your skin tone is and where it sits between warm, cool and neutral.
That measurement becomes your Beauty Profile. Every foundation and concealer recommendation MIRU makes is scored against your profile, with a plain-language reason for each match — so you can judge the suggestion instead of taking it on faith.
Why shade finders usually get it wrong
Most online shade finders ask you to describe your own skin — “fair with pink undertones” — or match you from a single brand's chart. But self-description is unreliable, and a “neutral medium” in one brand is a different colour in the next.
MIRU takes a different approach: measure first, then match. The scan checks your capture environment for uneven light and shadows before it trusts a result, and if the scan isn't reliable, MIRU tells you to retake it rather than guess.
More than one answer
Real shade matching isn't a single bullseye. MIRU shows your primary match first, and where a neighbouring shade — a touch lighter or deeper — may suit you better, it says so with the reason. Concealer is matched with its own intent, slightly brighter than your foundation, the way a makeup artist would choose it.
Honest about the limits
Matching from a photo is guidance, not a guarantee. Camera hardware, lighting and how a formula oxidises on your skin all play a part. MIRU's goal is to narrow the field to a short, sensible shortlist — and to be upfront when a scan isn't good enough to trust.
Try it now
Start your free scan — no account needed. Want the details first? See how MIRU works or read the FAQ.