Does it replace sunscreen?

No. It has no SPF, and in the UAE that matters. Put Nimue Sun-C SPF 40 on as your last skincare step, then Decoded on top. Foundation goes over sunscreen, never instead of it.

How do I pick a shade?

Shades run #1 (ivory to light) to #7 (deep). The formula is buildable and blends like skin, so most people land in one shade. Between two? Mix them. DarDoc's team can help you match before you buy.

Light to medium, fully buildable. One layer gives a natural finish, a second builds it up without going cakey.

Where does it go in my routine?

Last. Cleanse, treat, moisturise, SPF in the morning, then Decoded. It's built to seal in and support everything under it, which is why it's loaded with actives instead of just pigment.

Will it break me out?

It's made for all skin types and formulated to avoid the congestion and irritation traditional foundations cause. Reactive skin or a specific condition? Check with a DarDoc clinician first.

Decoded Treatment Foundation #5, Olive

Name: Decoded Treatment Foundation #5, Olive
Brand: Decoded
SKU: decoded-treatment-foundation-shade-5

Decoded Treatment Foundation product packaging

Dermatologist approved

Coverage that
treats skin while
it evens tone

“Skin feels firmer”

“Easy 30-day course”

“Finally something that works”

“Glow came back”

“Clean formula I trust”

“More bounce by week three”

Dermatologist approved

Coverage that
treats skin while
it evens tone

“Skin feels firmer”

“Easy 30-day course”

“Finally something that works”

“Glow came back”

“Clean formula I trust”

“More bounce by week three”

The DarDoc routine

Four steps, each with a clear job.

Nimue Cleansing Gel

AED349 · 140ml

Step

Cleanse

Frequency

AM and PM

Use

Apply to wet skin, massage gently for 30 seconds, then rinse with warm water.

Nimue Toner

AED349 · 140ml

Step

Condition

Frequency

AM and PM

Use

Apply to a cotton pad and sweep across cleansed skin. No rinsing needed.

Nimue Sun-C SPF 40

AED299 · 60ml

Step

Protect

Frequency

Every morning, last step

Use

Apply as the last step of your morning routine, after moisturiser.

Nimue Cleansing Gel

AED349

140ml

Step

Cleanse

Frequency

AM and PM

Use

Apply to wet skin, massage gently for 30 seconds, then rinse with warm water.

Nimue Toner

AED349

140ml

Step

Condition

Frequency

AM and PM

Use

Apply to a cotton pad and sweep across cleansed skin. No rinsing needed.

Nimue Sun-C SPF 40

AED299

60ml

Step

Protect

Frequency

Every morning, last step

Use

Apply as the last step of your morning routine, after moisturiser.

Customer reviews

Verified buyers who used this product as part of their routine.

Angela M.
Verified buyer

Olive undertone, finally

I've been mixing two foundations for years because nothing gets olive right. Shade 5 nails it. First-try match.

Jane J.
Verified buyer

Doesn't turn ashy or yellow

Neutral-olive foundations either go too yellow or too grey on me. This one stays true. I stopped needing setting powder to correct it.

Lisa M.
Verified buyer

Great in natural light

I checked it in every kind of light and it holds. My cheeks don't go flat. It reads as healthy, not painted.

Noura A.
Verified buyer

My skin looks like it's glowing under it

The finish sits like a filter but real. Skin looks brighter and more even without hiding my texture.

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