Annique Colour Caress Velvet Touch Natural Finish Foundation SPF 20 – 30ml

Buildable coverage with real skincare benefits — for naturally radiant, flawless skin.

What It Does

Coverage alone is no longer enough. Today’s woman expects her foundation to work as hard as her skincare — protecting, moisturising and actively improving her skin while delivering a flawless finish. The Annique Colour Caress Velvet Touch Foundation was developed with exactly this in mind.

Formulated with state-of-the-art light-diffusing pigments, moisturising grape seed oil, Green Rooibos extract and broad-spectrum SPF 20, this fragrance-free foundation goes far beyond traditional coverage. Its unique formula minimises the appearance of imperfections and fine lines, balances moisture levels, protects against UV damage and leaves skin looking naturally radiant with a beautiful, healthy glow.

Buildable from a light natural finish to fuller coverage, transfer-resistant and long-wearing — Velvet Touch is ideal for younger and combination skin types that need balanced hydration, mattifying properties and reliable daily sun protection without heaviness or shine.

Choose your shade:

Caramel Silk — A warm, golden-caramel tone ideal for medium to deeper skin tones with warm undertones.
Cream Beige — A soft, neutral shade that suits light to medium skin tones with cool or neutral undertones.
Natural Beige — A versatile, balanced tone ideal for light to medium skin with neutral to warm undertones — the most universally flattering shade in the range.

Key Ingredients & Benefits

Light-Diffusing Pigments
Multi-reflecting particles that act like tiny mirrors on the skin — scattering and diffusing light away from imperfections and fine lines to create a naturally flawless, radiant finish. The result is skin that glows with a soft, luminous quality rather than appearing flat or heavy.

Green Rooibos Extract
Unfermented Green Rooibos contains significantly higher antioxidant levels than regular Rooibos — making it a powerful defender against the free radicals that cause skin breakouts, premature ageing and environmental damage. Keeps skin calm, protected and healthy throughout the day.

Grape Seed Oil
A remarkable moisturising ingredient with proven anti-ageing properties associated with firmer, more supple skin. Grape seed oil delivers exceptional hydration while supporting skin firmness — leaving skin feeling moist, smooth and visibly healthier with daily use.

Moisturising Complex
A carefully selected blend of moisturising ingredients that prevent the skin from drying out during the day — keeping skin feeling supple and comfortable from morning to evening.

SPF 20 Sun Protection
Broad-spectrum UV protection that shields skin against the premature ageing, pigmentation and sun damage caused by daily UV exposure — essential in South Africa’s high-UV climate.

What It Improves

• Uneven skin tone and visible imperfections
• Fine lines and the appearance of ageing
• Dryness and moisture imbalance throughout the day
• Oiliness and shine
• UV damage and premature ageing
• Overall skin radiance and natural glow

Who It’s For

Younger skin
Velvet Touch is specifically formulated with younger skin in mind — delivering balanced hydration, mattifying properties and daily sun protection without congesting or over-nourishing skin that does not need it.

Oily and combination skin
The moisture-balancing formula controls shine and maintains a natural, healthy finish without the heaviness that can aggravate oilier skin types.

Anyone wanting buildable coverage
Start light for a natural everyday look or build up for fuller coverage — Velvet Touch adapts to what your skin needs on any given day.

Fragrance-sensitive skin
Completely fragrance-free — suitable for those who react to perfumed cosmetic products.

Those wanting skincare and makeup in one
Every ingredient actively cares for your skin while delivering beautiful coverage — protecting, moisturising and improving your complexion with every wear.

How To Use

For everyday coverage:

1. Cleanse your face with your Annique cleanser and rinse with warm water.
2. Complete your full Annique skincare routine including your moisturiser.
3. Finish with your Annique Freshener and allow skin to settle for a few minutes.
4. Apply Colour Caress Velvet Touch Foundation evenly over the face.

For optimal coverage:

1. Complete your full Annique skincare routine including moisturiser and Freshener.
2. Apply Colour Caress BB Cream first and allow to settle for a few minutes.
3. Apply Velvet Touch Foundation over the BB Cream for a fuller, more flawless finish.
4. Reapply BB Cream and foundation as needed throughout the day.
5. Reapply regularly when spending extended time outdoors in the sun.

Pairs Well With

• Annique Colour Caress BB Cream SPF 30
• Your skin-type appropriate Annique moisturiser
• Annique Freshener suited to your skin type
• Annique Essense Skin Protect SPF 50 (for additional sun protection on high-UV days)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which shade should I choose? Caramel Silk suits medium to deeper skin with warm undertones. Cream Beige suits light to medium skin with cool or neutral undertones. Natural Beige is the most versatile shade — suitable for light to medium skin with neutral to warm undertones. If you are unsure, contact us for personalised shade advice.

What is the difference between Velvet Touch and Feels Like Silk? Velvet Touch is formulated for younger, oily and combination skin — with mattifying and moisture-balancing properties. Feels Like Silk is formulated for dry and mature skin — with a richer, more deeply moisturising formula. Both contain Green Rooibos and sun protection, but each is tailored to the specific needs of its target skin type.

Is this foundation suitable for sensitive skin? Yes. Velvet Touch is completely fragrance-free and contains Green Rooibos extract — known for its anti-allergic and soothing properties — making it gentle and suitable for sensitive skin.

Does this replace my moisturiser? No. Apply your moisturiser as normal before applying foundation. Velvet Touch is designed to complement your skincare routine — not replace it.

Is SPF 20 enough for daily sun protection? SPF 20 provides reliable everyday protection for most daily situations. For extended outdoor time or high-UV conditions, layer with Annique Skin Protect SPF 50 for maximum protection.

Can I use this with BB Cream? Yes — applying BB Cream as a base before Velvet Touch Foundation creates a fuller, more even finish with the combined skincare benefits of both products working together.