How to determine your skin undertone and choose the right makeup
If you want a flawless look with a natural finish, one of the key factors is knowing your skin's undertone. An undertone is the specific color beneath the skin's surface that affects how makeup products look on it. Whether you're looking for foundation, concealer, or lipstick, knowing your undertone will help you choose the right shades.
In this article, we will show you how to determine your skin undertone and which makeup products are best for each undertone.
What is skin undertone?
Skin undertones generally fall into three main categories: warm, cool, or neutral.
- Warm undertone - yellowish or golden hue
- Cool undertone - pink or blue hue
- Neutral undertone - a combination of warm and cool tones
With the right choice of products that match your skin's undertone, makeup looks harmonious and natural, while the wrong undertone can make your makeup look unnatural and "artificial."
How to determine your skin undertone
There are a variety of tests to determine skin undertone, from vein color tests to white cloth or jewelry tests.
We created a test that combines these techniques to help you determine your skin undertone. We made it quick, easy, and fun so you can quickly find the right makeup for your skin type and get personalized suggestions.
Suitable products for every type of undertone
Once you determine your undertone, you can choose the most suitable products to achieve a flawless finish.
Makeup for cool undertones
Cool skin tones tend to have a pink or blue undertone, so products with pink or blue undertones are best. We recommend the following products:
- Mask Fit Red Cushion Mini high-coverage foundation in shades 13C Fair and 27C Cool Beige , which gives the skin a radiant and natural finish
- 9-color palette for cool undertones Glitterpedia Eye Palette in No. 7: All of Peach Ade , for brightening and accenting makeup
Avoid products with yellow or golden tones, which can make your skin look too “warm.”
Makeup for warm undertones
Warm skin tones look best with yellow, gold, and earthy makeup. We recommend:
- Foundation with a natural satin finish with a yellow undertone Satin Wear Healty-Green Cishion in the color 23W Bisque 27W Peach Tan for a fresh and warm look
- Glitterpedia Eye Palette No 6: All of Citrus , a warm undertone eyeshadow palette with unique warm tones inspired by citrus fruits
Avoid products with pink and blue undertones, which can make your skin look pale or unnatural.
Makeup for neutral undertones
If you have a neutral undertone, you can use both warm and cool shades depending on your preferences. We recommend:
- Babe Skin Baby Blue Cushion Matte Foundation in shades 18N Pure, 21N Fluffy and 25N Good Night for a balanced and natural look
- Multifunctional palette with 9 neutral shades Glitterpedia Eye Palette No 3: All of Coral Pink that adapt to skin tone
Neutral undertones can be directed towards both warm and cool products, depending on the desired effect and the season.
Choosing the right undertone for your makeup is the key to a natural and finished look that only highlights your natural beauty. Determining your skin undertone is a simple, fun step that can make a difference in your look, but feel free to choose the shades that make you feel good and confident. ♥
