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  • 40 Deep Neutral
  • Hexapeptide-11 · aloe
  • COSMOS NATURAL

Therapium VELOURIS™ Smoothing Foundation — 40 Deep Neutral

Velvety semi-matte coverage in shade 40 Deep Neutral.

A deep neutral shade formulated with hexapeptide-11, organic aloe juice and mineral pigments, in a 30 ml tube.

What it does

  • Balanced neutral coverage for deep skin — mineral pigments in shade 40 Deep Neutral unify deep complexions without orange or ashy tones.
  • Velvety, self-setting semi-matte finish — kaolin and rice starch absorb surface shine, so the texture sets on its own and does not need powdering over.
  • Hydration in the formula — organic aloe leaf juice heads the list, with glycerin and sodium PCA, to help skin feel comfortable under the foundation.
  • 11Hexapeptide-11 peptide
  • 30 mleasy-to-dose tube
  • 10calibrated shades

How to use

  1. 1Warm a small amount on the back of the hand
  2. 2Press onto centre of face and blend outwards
  3. 3Build a second thin layer where needed

Ships from Latvia · 3–6 working days · free shipping over €89

30-day returns · unopened products

  • Hexapeptide-11 & dual hyaluronic acid
  • COSMOS NATURAL · Ecocert Greenlife
  • 99% natural origin · 7% organic
  • Mineral pigments · no synthetic dyes
  • 30 ml tube
  • Made in the EU
  • Ships from Latvia · 3–6 working days
  • Made in the EU
  • COSMOS NATURAL
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Therapium VELOURIS™ Smoothing Foundation — 40 Deep Neutral

Velvety semi-matte coverage with peptide skincare.

Every figure below is printed on the pack.

  • 99%of the formula of natural origin
  • 7%of the formula from organic farming
  • 10calibrated shades across three undertones
  • 30 mlin an easy-to-dose tube

Balanced neutral coverage in 40 Deep Neutral

A lightweight liquid foundation in shade 40 Deep Neutral, blending mineral pigments, organic aloe and kaolin for buildable semi-matte coverage on deep skin.

Visible benefits

Hydration

  • Light moisture without weight — butylene glycol attracts water to the surface.

Texture & pores

  • Smooth, even blending — organic beeswax and lecithin hold the texture together, so it glides on and blends evenly.
  • Less shine, more refined-looking pores — kaolin clay absorbs excess oil.
  • A velvety, matte feel — rice starch absorbs surface shine.
  • Fast-absorbing, non-greasy feel — light plant-derived emollients.

Soothing & comfort

  • A soothing, refreshing feel — aloe leaf juice comforts the skin as it hydrates.

Barrier & protection

  • A protective, comforting feel — beeswax forms a breathable layer that helps keep moisture in.

Key ingredients

  1. Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice Formula base

    provides fresh hydration

  2. Kaolin Mineral clay

    absorbs excess shine for a semi-matte finish

  3. Glycerin Humectant

    attracts moisture into the upper skin layers

  4. Sodium PCA Natural moisturising factor component

    binds water

  5. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch Plant starch

    supports self-setting, soft-focus texture

  6. Cera Alba (Beeswax) Organic beeswax

    gives body and flexibility (not vegan)

  7. Hexapeptide-11 Peptide

    skin conditioning (small amount, position 30)

  8. Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid salt

    surface hydration (small amount)

What the science says

Aloe vera — In research on moisturising creams, versions containing aloe raised the water content of the outermost skin layer after 2 weeks, compared with the same cream without aloe. [1]

Glycerin — Research on glycerin found that it improves hydration of the outermost skin layer, the skin's moisture barrier and its softness and suppleness. [2]

These studies look at aloe and glycerin in general, not at our foundation. Organic aloe leaf juice is the first ingredient and glycerin is ingredient 8 of 46. Hexapeptide-11 is ingredient 30, after the fragrance, and the two forms of hyaluronic acid are 32 and 33, so they are present in small amounts and we do not credit them with a visible effect. Kaolin and rice starch soak up surface shine; we make no claim about oil regulation. Contains beeswax, so it is not vegan.

These are published studies on the ingredients, not tests of this product. Study concentrations and formulas differ from ours; individual results vary.

Studies cited

  1. Dal'Belo SE, Gaspar LR, Maia Campos PM (2006). Moisturizing effect of cosmetic formulations containing Aloe vera extract in different concentrations assessed by skin bioengineering techniques. Skin Research and Technology 12(4):241-246. PubMed 17026654 · DOI
  2. Fluhr JW, Darlenski R, Surber C (2008). Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions. British Journal of Dermatology 159(1):23-34. PubMed 18510666 · DOI

Your routine

  1. Warm a small amount on the back of your hand.
  2. Press onto the centre of the face and blend outwards using fingertips, a foundation brush or a damp sponge.
  3. Build a second thin layer where more coverage is desired.
  4. Allow the semi-matte texture to set naturally; dust with translucent powder only if a flatter finish is preferred.

Who it's for

Deep complexions with neutral undertones looking for buildable semi-matte coverage in shade 40 Deep Neutral. Contains beeswax and citrus peel oils, so it is not vegan.

Good to know

  • Shade: 40 Deep Neutral, the eighth of ten. Every shade shares the same formula and the same INCI list — only the pigment load changes.
  • Contains organic beeswax, so it is not vegan. The concealer is.
  • The citrus peel oils bring naturally occurring fragrance allergens with them — limonene, linalool and citral are declared on the list.
  • How to choose a shade without seeing it covers the undertone tests in more detail.

Is this your shade?

Neutral at deep depth. On deeper skin the undertone matters more than at any other point in the range, because a mismatch shows as an obvious grey or orange cast rather than as a slight difference — which is why 40 is neutral, and why 45 and 50 exist beside it in warm and cool.

  • Flash photography. Titanium dioxide reflects camera flash very efficiently, and the effect is most visible on deep skin. It is not a shade error. Use less product where the flash will hit, and avoid setting with a titanium-heavy powder on top.
  • The under-eye rule is unforgiving here. A concealer more than one step lighter than the foundation reads as a grey patch in photographs, and it is most obvious at this depth.
  • Pair it with Concealer 30 Tan Neutral under the eye, 35 Deep Neutral on blemishes.
  • Either side — 45 Deep Warm and 50 Deep Cool are the same depth with a cast.

Scent

A light citrus note, from bergamot, lemon and bitter orange peel oils.

Full ingredients (INCI) Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice➀, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isoamyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Kaolin, Glycerin, Cellulose, Lecithin, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium PCA, Zinc Stearate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Cera Alba (Beeswax)➀, Sorbitan Caprylate, Aqua/Water, Parfum/Fragrance, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Paeonia Lactiflora (Peony) Root Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Fruit Extract➀, Glycolipids, Magnesium Stearate, Hexapeptide-11, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Limonene➁, Linalyl Acetate➁, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Linalool➁, Pinene➁, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citral➁, +/- [CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)]➂. ➀ Ingredients from organic farming. ➁ From natural essential oils. ➂ Pure mineral pigments.

Therapium Ltd, company number 16471805 · 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom

The studies cited are about the ingredients, not tests of this product. A cosmetic acts on the appearance of the skin and hair.

Side by side

VELOURIS™ next to a typical foundation

What you can check on the pack, set against what a typical foundation prints.

Therapium VELOURIS™Many products in this category
Primary base Therapium VELOURIS™Organic aloe vera leaf juice heads the ingredient list Many products in this categoryWater (Aqua) is often the first ingredient in liquid foundations
Skincare components Therapium VELOURIS™Hexapeptide-11, dual hyaluronic acid and peony root extract Many products in this categoryFormulas often omit peptides and botanical extracts
Setting mechanism Therapium VELOURIS™Self-setting rice starch and kaolin for a semi-matte finish Many products in this categoryMany liquid foundations rely on separate setting powder
Colourants Therapium VELOURIS™Mineral pigments from iron oxides and titanium dioxide Many products in this categorySome cosmetic foundations utilise synthetic colourants
Comfort and wear Therapium VELOURIS™Buildable coverage that sets evenly on the skin Many products in this categoryWear properties vary across formulations
Ingredient list Therapium VELOURIS™Full ingredient list printed on the pack and on this page Many products in this categoryComplete ingredient details are sometimes omitted

No brand is named here because no brand was tested. The right-hand column describes the category from publicly printed labels.

On the pack

Full ingredients (INCI)

In the order printed on the label, from the highest concentration down.

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice➀, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isoamyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Kaolin, Glycerin, Cellulose, Lecithin, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium PCA, Zinc Stearate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Cera Alba (Beeswax)➀, Sorbitan Caprylate, Aqua/Water, Parfum/Fragrance, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Paeonia Lactiflora (Peony) Root Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Fruit Extract➀, Glycolipids, Magnesium Stearate, Hexapeptide-11, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Limonene➁, Linalyl Acetate➁, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Linalool➁, Pinene➁, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citral➁, +/- [CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)]➂.

➀ Ingredients from organic farming. ➁ From natural essential oils. ➂ Pure mineral pigments.

Good to know: Contains beeswax: not suitable if you avoid bee-derived ingredients. Citrus peel oils bring naturally occurring fragrance allergens: limonene, linalool and citral are declared on the list.

For external use only. A cosmetic acts on the appearance of the skin and hair.

Who makes it

Made in the EU, certified, and fully declared

VELOURIS™ Smoothing Foundation is made in the EU under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, notified in the EU cosmetics portal (CPNP no. 5733231) and certified COSMOS NATURAL by Ecocert Greenlife. Therapium Ltd in London owns the brand and sells it.

  • COSMOS NATURAL · Ecocert Greenlife
  • EU CPNP notification no. 5733231
  • 99% of the formula of natural origin
  • Made in the EU

Product safety information

ManufacturerNORD Beauty SIA (reg. no. 40203354922)
Balozu 20a, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia
support@selfnamed.com

Responsible personEU: NORD Beauty SIA, Balozu 20a, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia · support@selfnamed.com
UK: Mypure Ltd, Unit 1 Bethersden Business Centre, Bethersden, Kent, TN26 3JL, United Kingdom

Front label of VELOURIS™ Smoothing Foundation
Questions

The questions people actually ask

Short answers from what is printed on the pack. If what you need is not here, ask us before you buy rather than after.

Answers refer to the formula printed on the pack you receive.

How should I apply VELOURIS™ Smoothing Foundation?

Warm a small amount on the back of your hand. Press onto the centre of the face and blend outwards with fingers, a brush or a damp sponge. Build a second thin layer where you want more coverage.

Is shade 40 Deep Neutral right for me?

Shade 40 Deep Neutral is a deep neutral shade, the first of the three deep steps and the safest to order without seeing it. If you are between shades, take the lighter one and let the second thin layer do the work.

Does this foundation need to be set with powder?

No. Natural kaolin clay and rice starch allow the texture to set by itself to a semi-matte finish. You only need powder over it if you prefer a flatter finish.

Which skin types is it suitable for?

It is suitable for all skin types. Kaolin and rice starch provide a semi-matte finish, while organic aloe juice, hyaluronic acid and beeswax keep skin feeling comfortable.

Does it contain fragrance?

It has a light citrus note from bergamot, lemon and bitter orange peel oils. Limonene, linalool and citral occur naturally in these essential oils and are declared on the label.

Is it vegan and certified?

It contains organic beeswax, so it is not vegan. It is certified COSMOS NATURAL by Ecocert Greenlife, as printed on the carton.

How much product is in the pack?

30 ml, in an easy-to-dose tube.

What are the shipping rates and returns?

Made and dispatched from Latvia: delivery usually takes 3–6 working days to Romania and 3–7 working days to the other countries we ship to. Delivery costs €6.90 and is free on orders over €89 (Romania: 19 lei, free from 190 lei). Unopened products can be returned within 30 days of delivery; this includes your legal 14-day right of withdrawal. Details: Shipping & delivery and Returns & refunds.

A smooth, even complexion in your true undertone.

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  • 30 ml€41,95

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