Quick answer
Choose Cream Foundation F118 Like Porcelain for fair skin with pink undertones, and F136 Ethereal for fair to light skin with neutral undertones. Your undertone, not just depth, is the deciding factor.
Undertone matters more than depth
Both shades target fair to light skin, so the real difference is undertone. Like Porcelain is designed for fair, rosy complexions with pink undertones, while Ethereal suits fair to light skin with neutral undertones. If you have visible pink or rosy tones in your skin, F118 will blend seamlessly. If your skin looks neither clearly pink nor golden, F136 is likely your match.
Versatility across coverage needs
Both shades are from the same multi-tasking cream foundation formula, so they can be used for all-over coverage, concealing blemishes, or brightening. The shade you choose won't limit how you apply it—only how well it matches your skin. If you're between shades, consider how you plan to wear it: a light application for touch-ups may be more forgiving than full coverage.
How to choose between F118 and F136
- Check your undertone in natural light: Look at the inside of your wrist or jawline. If veins appear blue or purple, you likely have pink undertones (choose F118). If they look blue-green or hard to categorize, you may be neutral (choose F136). Do this test before ordering to avoid a mismatch.
- Consider your coverage preference: If you plan to use the cream foundation for full coverage, exact shade match matters more. For light, sheer application or spot concealing, a slightly off shade is less noticeable.
- When in doubt, choose neutral: F136 Ethereal is the safer pick if you can't determine your undertone because neutral shades are more forgiving across slight variations in skin tone. If you're still unsure, consider trying a sample or a smaller size first.
Shade breakdown
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Cream Foundation / F118 – Like Porcelain: Like Porcelain is best for fair skin tones with pink undertones and is described as perfect for a fair, rosy complexion. If your skin has noticeable pink or rosy undertones, this shade will blend naturally without looking ashy or too warm.
Cream Foundation / F118 – Like Porcelain
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Cream Foundation / F136 – Ethereal: Ethereal is best for fair to light skin with neutral undertones. If your undertone is neither clearly pink nor golden, this shade offers a balanced match that won't shift too warm or too cool.
Cream Foundation / F136 – Ethereal
Which shade fits you?
Best for
- Fair skin with pink or rosy undertones
- Anyone seeking a shade that refines sensitive, delicate skin
Not for
- Fair to light skin with neutral undertones (choose F136)
- Skin with warm or golden undertones
