Mastering Makeup Techniques for Every Skin Tone
Experimenting with our looks and trying to find out which suits us is an exciting way to know more about beauty. Trying out new cosmetics products is fun but what looks great on someone might not look the same as great for you. Do you know the key to the best makeup for your skin is knowing what colours suit you the best? To know you must understand your skin’s undertone and shades to slay your makeup game.
What are undertones?
The first step to finding the right makeup for yourself is knowing your skin’s undertone. There are three skin tones categories, they are:
- Warm: It means you have olive or yellow undertones. Also, warm undertone people get tan easily.
- Cool: It means you have blue or pink undertones and if you burn easily you are more likely to be cool tone.
- Neutral: It’s a mix of cool and warm undertones. If you are slightly golden tan when you’re in the sun then it’s most likely you have neutral tones.
Skin undertone types and what foundation shades to use:
When you think of skin tone, we will think about the surface tone and that’s how we define our skin tone to someone. But surface skin tone can change due to various reasons like tanning, scarring, burn, etc. Surface skin tone categories are light, fair, medium, tan, and then dark.
Now, that you know your skin undertone, choose the foundation for your skin. However, due to the availability of various types, brands, and colours, it might be daunting for you to choose one, right? Let us help you. Every brand’s foundation is different from each other.
Warm Undertones
With a warm undertone, people should look for foundations that are yellow or golden base. For blush choose peach, coral, and warm tones bronzes that work beautifully to bring warmth to the undertone skins. For lipstick you should choose shades that are either brick red, orange or warm nudes, these are the colours that complement warm undertones perfectly and you are ready to go anywhere.
Cool Undertones
Because cool undertones have a pink, red or blue hue, people with this undertone get burned easily before the tan. These undertones of people’s veins are also bluish which are visible on their wrists.
If you are also someone with a cool undertone then while choosing the foundation always go for a pink or blue base one. Brands also label these foundations as cool or rosy. For blush, you should always choose soft pinks, cool berries, and mauve tones. Also, red, pink and berry shades lipstick give your look more better look.
Neutral Undertones
As these undertones are a mix of warm and cool hues, people with neutral undertones can wear different coloured clothes. And, for foundation, you should choose one that is labelled as neutral which gives a balance of pink and yellow tone. With these undertones, people can also pull off soft pink, peaches and bronze shades of blush. If you want to make a first impression or just for a casual outing, lipstick with shades of bright red is a perfect option for you.
Knowing your skin undertone and choosing the makeup based on that is a game-changer. By understanding your skin tone and selecting the right shades, you can improve your natural beauty to a lot more level and slay all day long. We hope reading this GirlsnBeauty article was helpful for you in understanding your undertone and discovering the makeup that
works for you.
FAQ’s
How to understand my skin undertone?
The easiest way to find out your skin tone is by checking the veins on your wrist. If they are green, it means you have a warm tone, if they are blue or purple then you have cool undertone skin. And, if you see a mix of both, you have more likely neutral undertone skin.
Which foundation shades should I choose if I’m a warm undertone?
If you have warm undertone skin, select a foundation that has a yellow or golden base. These are also labelled as warm or golden by many of the cosmetics brands.
Which lipstick shades are best for neutral undertones?
Someone who has a neutral undertone can pull off a variety of lipstick shades colour from nudes to pink to bright red or berry colors. You can feel free to experiment with any colour according to your outfit choice.
How to know my makeup looks natural?
To make sure your makeup looks perfectly natural on you, it’s important to find out your skin’s undertone. Knowing your skin’s undertone helps you take your makeup game to the next level. You will always turn heads wherever you walk for sure by applying the makeup after understanding your skin’s undertone.
