Espoir Protailor Foundation Be Velet - No.5 Beige

Product and option details

• Brand: Espoir
• Product type: Foundation
• Option: Beige

A velvet-finish foundation choice

The Be Velvet foundation is the more softly matte option in this Espoir listing. Prepare dry-feeling areas before applying the base and build coverage locally, keeping less product at the jaw and hairline. Compare the selected shade name against the rest of the complexion in natural light before deciding how much coverage to add.

Getting the base right

This Espoir foundation works best when the shade is considered alongside your preferred finish. Compare it at the jaw and blend towards the neck in natural light. Skin preparation also affects how coverage sits: give moisturiser and sunscreen time to settle before applying your base.

How to use

Shake it up and down enough before use. After taking an appropriate amount of the contents, apply it gently along the skin texture.

Apply a small amount with a suitable brush, sponge or fingertips and blend outward. Add coverage locally around marks or uneven-looking areas. Keeping the first layer thin leaves more control over the final result and helps avoid a heavy edge around the hairline.

Formula and finish

• Panthenol: A moisture-supporting ingredient that helps keep the skin feeling soft and comfortable during cosmetic care.
• Glycerin: A humectant that binds moisture, helping the formula maintain a hydrated feel without adding an oil layer.
• Vitamin E: An antioxidant and conditioning ingredient used within the formula; its presence does not establish a clinical treatment effect.
• Dimethicone: A silicone that adds slip and helps the product spread into a smooth, even-feeling layer.
• Caprylic/capric triglyceride: An emollient that contributes softness and helps carry the formula's oil-soluble components.
• Butylene glycol: A solvent and humectant that helps distribute ingredients through the formula and contributes to moisture retention.

Frequently asked questions

Does this have the same finish as Be Glow?

Be Velvet and Be Glow describe different foundation choices. Choose this listing for its velvet-finish focus and check the selected shade independently from a Be Glow shade match.

Should I apply one thick layer or build coverage?

Build this foundation in thin layers. Let the first application settle and add a small amount only where needed; the rest of the face can retain a lighter finish.

How do I check the shade?

Compare the selected Espoir shade against the jawline in daylight. Check the complete shade name and code, since numbers used by other foundation ranges are not a reliable colour match.

Which option does this listing identify?

The listed option is Beige. Match the complete option name when comparing Espoir products. A similar product name or neighbouring shade number does not establish the same colour, format or pack.

Which ingredients help identify the formula?

The ingredient declaration includes Panthenol, Glycerin and Vitamin E. These are selected formula ingredients, not a separate treatment or a statement of concentration. Read the complete list below when checking the product against ingredients you already use.

Full ingredients (INCI)

Purified water, methyl trimethicone, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), phenyl trimethicone, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, isododecane, butylene glycol, glycerin, denatured alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane, lauryl PEG- 9Polydimethylsiloxyethyldimethicone, polymethylmethacrylate, dimethicone, glycereth-26, diphenyldimethicone/vinyldiphenyldimethicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer, yellow iron oxide, dimethicone Steadimonium hectorite, acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate copolymer, PEG-10 dimethicone, polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-hexane Diol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyllauroylglutamate, Polysilicone-11, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aluminum Hydroxide , Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Chloride, Rice Bran Wax, Red Iron Oxide, Fragrance, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Black Iron Oxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Alumina, Glucono Lactone, BHT, Tocopherol

Ingredients can vary by shade, market or reformulation. Check the declaration on the product you receive.