ADVANCED MINERAL MAKEUP SPF40

Shake or swirl the product lightly to activate the mineral formula.

Using a brush, sponge, or fingertips, apply to the centre of your face and blend outward.

Build coverage gradually, focusing additional product on areas of concern.

Blend edges carefully for a natural, seamless finish.

Reapply SPF throughout the day when exposed to sunlight for continued broad-spectrum protection.

ADVANCED MINERAL SPF 40 FOUNDATION LOOK 1 WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, ZINC OXIDE, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL (NANO), DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ACRYLATES/STEARYL ACRYLATE/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, HEXYL LAURATE, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, HYDROXYETHYL UREA, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, SQUALANE, STEARIC ACID, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, PHYTANTRIOL, DISODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SILICA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, BHT, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499) ADVANCED MINERAL SPF 40 FOUNDATION ADVANCED MINERAL LOOK 2 WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, ZINC OXIDE, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL (NANO), DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ACRYLATES/STEARYL ACRYLATE/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, HEXYL LAURATE, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, HYDROXYETHYL UREA, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, SQUALANE, STEARIC ACID, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, PHYTANTRIOL, DISODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SILICA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, BHT, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499) ADVANCED MINERAL SPF 40 FOUNDATION ADVANCED MINERAL LOOK 3 WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, ZINC OXIDE, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL (NANO), DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ACRYLATES/STEARYL ACRYLATE/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, HEXYL LAURATE, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, HYDROXYETHYL UREA, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, SQUALANE, STEARIC ACID, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, PHYTANTRIOL, DISODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SILICA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, BHT, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499) ADVANCED MINERAL SPF 40 FOUNDATION ADVANCED MINERAL LOOK 4 WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, ZINC OXIDE, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL (NANO), DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ACRYLATES/STEARYL ACRYLATE/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, HEXYL LAURATE, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, HYDROXYETHYL UREA, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, SQUALANE, STEARIC ACID, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, PHYTANTRIOL, DISODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SILICA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, BHT, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499)

Q: What is Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation SPF 40?

Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation SPF 40 is a naturally derived mineral foundation that delivers buildable coverage with a silky, refined finish and broad-spectrum SPF 40 via zinc oxide. It contains 3.5% glycerin and squalane for multi-depth hydration and vitamin E for antioxidant support. It is one of two foundations leading the Napoleon Perdis August 2026 launch alongside Stroke of Genius SPF 30, and it carries the highest confirmed SPF in the current Napoleon Perdis foundation range. It is fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin.

Q: What are the key ingredients in Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation SPF 40?

The key ingredients in Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation SPF 40 are zinc oxide, glycerin, squalane, and vitamin E. Zinc oxide delivers broad-spectrum SPF 40 as a mineral physical UV filter. Glycerin at 3.5% draws moisture into the skin for lasting hydration. Squalane softens and plumps without greasiness. Vitamin E provides antioxidant defence against daily environmental exposure. Advanced Mineral Foundation does not contain niacinamide, talc, bisabolol, hyaluronic acid, ceramide, witch hazel, or peptides.

Q: What SPF does Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation contain?

Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation contains broad-spectrum SPF 40, delivered via zinc oxide. This is the highest confirmed SPF in the Napoleon Perdis foundation range as of the August 2026 launch. The previous formula carried SPF 15, making the 2026 upgrade more than double the previous protection level. Broad-spectrum SPF 40 protects against both UVA and UVB radiation. Zinc oxide is a mineral physical UV filter that reflects UV radiation rather than absorbing it.

Q: Why does Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation use zinc oxide for SPF?

Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation uses zinc oxide as its UV filter because zinc oxide is a mineral physical UV filter that reflects UV radiation from the skin surface rather than absorbing it and converting it to heat. Zinc oxide provides inherently broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection, is well-tolerated by sensitive and reactive skin, and is considered one of the most stable and safe UV filter actives available in cosmetic formulation. Customers who have experienced stinging, flushing, redness, or congestion from chemical SPF actives in other foundations typically tolerate zinc oxide-based formulas more comfortably.

Q: Can Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation SPF 40 replace sunscreen?

No. Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation SPF 40 is not a replacement for a dedicated broad-spectrum sunscreen. Napoleon Perdis recommends applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen as the final step in morning skincare, allowing it to absorb, then applying Advanced Mineral Foundation over the top. The SPF 40 in Advanced Mineral adds a supplementary layer of UV protection across the hours of the day when sunscreen reapplication is not practical. Used together, a dedicated sunscreen and Advanced Mineral SPF 40 provide more UV protection than either provides alone.

Q: What skin type is Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation best suited to?

Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation SPF 40 is best suited to sensitive skin, reactive skin, skin that does not tolerate chemical UV filters, and anyone prioritising broad-spectrum mineral sun protection in their foundation. The zinc oxide SPF 40 is well-tolerated by reactive and sensitive skin. The 3.5% glycerin and squalane make it a strong choice for skin that needs daily hydration built into its base. It is fragrance-free and delivers a silky, refined finish suitable across skin types.

Q: What changed in Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation in the 2026 upgrade?

Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation changed in three ways in the 2026 upgrade. SPF increased from SPF 15 to broad-spectrum SPF 40 via zinc oxide, more than doubling the previous protection level. Skincare hydration actives were added: 3.5% glycerin and squalane for multi-depth hydration. Vitamin E was added for antioxidant support. The shade range, mineral coverage, silky refined finish, and lightweight wear were not changed.

Q: What did not change in Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation after the 2026 upgrade?

The shade range, shade names, and undertones of Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation were not changed. The silky, refined mineral finish was not changed. The buildable coverage and lightweight wear were not changed. The upgrade added meaningful SPF uplift from SPF 15 to SPF 40 and introduced skincare actives without altering the finish or coverage qualities the product is known for.

Q: What does glycerin do in Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation?

Glycerin at 3.5% in Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation draws moisture into the skin from the environment and deeper skin layers, delivering lasting multi-depth hydration for a soft, plump, comfortable finish that holds through the day without tightening or drying. The 3.5% concentration is a meaningful level for a foundation formula and contributes to the skin-loving, wear-comfortable performance of Advanced Mineral.

Q: What does squalane do in Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation?

Squalane in Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation provides lightweight moisture that softens and plumps skin without greasiness. It works alongside glycerin to deliver multi-depth hydration, with squalane providing surface and barrier-level softening while glycerin draws moisture deeper. Squalane is well-tolerated by sensitive and reactive skin and does not contribute to congestion.

Q: Is Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation fragrance-free?

Yes. Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation SPF 40 is fragrance-free. All Napoleon Perdis foundations are formulated without fragrance and are suitable for sensitive skin. The zinc oxide SPF and fragrance-free formulation make Advanced Mineral one of the better-positioned foundations in the Napoleon Perdis range for reactive or sensitive skin types.

Q: How does Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation compare to Stroke of Genius?

Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Foundation SPF 40 and Stroke of Genius SPF 30 are the two lead foundations in the August 2026 launch. Advanced Mineral is a mineral formula with zinc oxide SPF 40, 3.5% glycerin and squalane, and a silky refined finish, best suited to sensitive skin and anyone prioritising mineral SPF and daily hydration. Stroke of Genius is a liquid formula with formulated SPF 30, 2% niacinamide, vitamin E, and bisabolol, delivering a luminous, dewy finish best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin wanting radiance. The key differences are SPF level (40 versus 30), UV filter type (zinc oxide mineral versus formulated), finish (refined versus luminous), and skin type fit.