Matte Foundation (Case Study)
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5 min
Client:
Matte Foundation (Case Study)
Industry:
Tech
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Duration:
2 Weeks
Beauty CGI is one of the most technically demanding disciplines in product visualization. Glass, liquid, skin-toned pigments — every material has complex light interactions that must feel both scientifically accurate and emotionally compelling.
(Self-initiated concept study.)
Starting point
This self-initiated project explores the Matte Foundation line across four distinct visual treatments: a floating composition, a cinematic liquid pour scene, a dramatic chiaroscuro single-product shot, and a clean stacked product lineup.
Problem solving
The goal was to demonstrate what premium beauty CGI looks like when you push lighting and material fidelity to their limits.
TECHNICAL CHALLENGES
01 — Frosted Glass Material
Custom SSS + transmission nodes to replicate the semi-transparent, frosted bottle — visible liquid inside without full transparency.
02 — Liquid Flow Simulation
Fluid dynamics simulation for three simultaneous pour streams in different shades — each with unique viscosity and surface tension properties.
03 — Multi-shade Color Accuracy
4 foundation shades from porcelain to deep brown — each requiring custom PBR material calibration to match real-world pigment behavior under light.
Results
