SKIN UNDERTONE… this is the new trending topic regarding the beauty industry, and it's very scientific and research-proven. “Oh, your skin undertone is cool-tone, mine’s warm-tone”, “I have a neutral skin undertone so I can work with all types of colors”, “Maybe you have a warm undertone, try warm-tone makeup products. They are designed to suit your skin.”; These conversations were so confusing and dreadful to me, I felt overwhelmed because I HAD NO IDEA that your skin has a tone and certain colors match these ‘cool, warm, or neutral’ undertones! Oh, and let's not forget the olive-tone.
If you’re new to tone-based makeup, just like I was (and still am), then I am your starter guide to skin undertones. Cool tone and warm tone makeup refer to the undertones present in the skin and the corresponding makeup shades that complement those undertones. While it’s magic how these seep seamlessly into your look, experimenting with different shades and techniques can also help you discover what works best for you.
Cool Tone Makeup:
- Undertones: Cool undertones have hints of blue, pink, or purple.
- Foundation: Look for foundations with cool or neutral undertones. These foundations typically have pink or blue undertones.
- Blush: Cool-tone blushes include shades of soft pink, mauve, or cool berry tones.
- Eye Makeup: Cool tone eye shadows include shades like cool taupe, soft greys, and icy blues.
- Lips: Cool tone lip colors include shades of berry, mauve, cool pinks, and blue-based reds.
Check out this blog where I recommend my top picks of cool-tone makeup products best suited for people with a cool undertone: Guide to Becoming a Cool Beauty: 5 Cool-tone Makeup Products | Eyes Edition
Warm Tone Makeup:
Undertones: Warm undertones have hints of yellow, peach, or golden.
Foundation: Look for foundations with warm or neutral undertones. These foundations typically have yellow or golden undertones.
Blush: Warm-tone blushes include shades of peach, coral, warm pink, or bronze.
Eye Makeup: Warm-tone eye shadows include shades like warm browns, golds, coppers, and bronze.
Lips: Warm-tone lip colors include shades of peach, coral, warm reds, oranges, and terracotta.
Check out this blog where I recommend my top picks of warm-tone makeup products best suited for people with a warm undertone: Must-Have Korean Beauty Products for Warm Skin Undertones: 5 Top Picks
Here are some additional tips:
Mixing Cool and Warm Tones: You can also experiment with mixing cool and warm tones to create balanced makeup looks that suit your preferences and skin tone.
Neutral Makeup: If you have neutral undertones, you can often wear both cool and warm tones. Neutral makeup shades can include soft browns, taupes (dark grey-brown), and dusty roses.
Take a look at this undertone chart:
Remember, undertones aren’t the same as your natural skin tone. Even fair skin can have warm undertones, and darker skin can have cool ones. So, next time you’re choosing makeup, consider your undertone for a flawless match! Ultimately, the most important aspect of makeup is to feel confident and comfortable in your look.
Are you new to skin undertones? Share your thoughts on this and let me know if this helps you. And if you're a skin undertone expert, share your expertise with the rest of us. My socials are available if you want to connect with me further :)
*All colors are generated by me from ColorKit - Color Palettes, Gradients, Inspiration, and Color Tools
References:
Cherney, K. (2023, February 15). How to identify your skin’s undertones and what this means for you. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/skin-undertones
Earley, B. (2023, December 13). How to figure out your skin’s undertones for makeup. Oprah Daily. https://www.oprahdaily.com/beauty/skin-makeup/a41311898/skin-undertones/
Hopp, D., & Rostamian, M. (2024, January 4). How to identify your skin undertone, according to makeup artists. Byrdie. https://www.byrdie.com/figure-out-undertones
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