Finishes
How much the base covers, how it catches the light and where the colour sits. A reference photo is not a shade match.
What to notice
How the surface catches the light. Lighting and products change it, so a finish does not show how it was done.
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3 terms to explore
- Dewy
- A luminous, softly reflective surface appearance.
- Glossy
- A visibly reflective, polished-looking finish.
- Matte
- Flat, shine-free finish.