Your undertone is the subtle color beneath the surface of your skin. Understanding yours can help you find a foundation shade that complements your complexion.
- Cool undertones have pink, red, or blue hues.
- Warm undertones have golden, peachy, or yellow hues.
- Neutral undertones have a balance of cool and warm hues.
Not sure which you are? Try these simple checks:
- The Vein Test: Look at the veins on your wrist in natural daylight. Blue or purple veins typically indicate a cool undertone, green veins suggest a warm undertone, and a mix of both usually indicates a neutral undertone.
- The Jewelry Test: If silver jewelry tends to suit your skin best, you may have a cool undertone. If gold is more flattering, you may have a warm undertone. If both silver and gold look equally flattering, you may be neutral.
- The Sun Test: If you burn easily and tend to go pink, you may be cool-toned. If you tan easily and develop a golden glow, you may be warm-toned. If you burn first and then tan, you may be neutral.
These checks offer clues, but trying foundation shades along your jawline in natural daylight can help you find your closest match.