Which color tone suits you best?

The purpose of this fun exercise is to help you discover the best color that perfectly complements your unique features, enhancing your natural beauty and radiance. You will be able to do your self color analysis. Let's explore different shades together to find the one that will make your face glow with confidence and elegance.

It is crucial to conduct this activity in natural light to guarantee precise and reliable outcomes.

Most people categorize themselves into three skin undertone types:

• Cool Tones – Cooler tones are defined by bluish or pink tints in the skin.

• Warm Tones – Warmer undertones are usually peach, yellow or golden in color.

• Neutral Tones – If your skin is neutral, your undertones are similar to your natural skin tones, with a combination of warm and cool tones.

If you have an olive complexion, you may have any of the above colors beneath the surface of your skin with the addition of green, gray, or yellowish tints characteristic of this skin type.

It is important to distinguish these undertones from your natural skin color, which has no correlation with your skin tone. For example, pale skin does not necessarily mean cool undertones. Pale skin can have warmer skin tones, while medium and dark skin can have cooler undertones, and vice versa.

Why is this important? Your undertone will determine the color that suits you best, for your clothes, your jewelry, your makeup and your hair color. Use the following methods to find yours…

1. Examine your veins:

One of the quickest and easiest ways to determine your skin tone is to look at your veins. Purple and blue veins indicate a cool undertone, while green veins indicate a warm undertone. Do you see both? You are probably neutral.

People with pale skin or more pronounced veins will find the vein test easier. If you have difficulty or are still unsure, you can try a combination of methods to determine your undertone.

2. The paper test:

All you need for the paper test is a mirror and a piece of white paper. Look in the mirror and hold the white piece of paper to your face (or wrap a white sheet around your shoulders).

• If you see a hint of yellow or orange in your skin against the paper, you have warm undertones.

• If your skin looks bluish, red, or pink, you have cool undertones.

• If you are somewhere in the middle, you have a neutral undertone.

3. The window test:

Stand near a window with a mirror and look into your eyes. Is the skin under your eyes yellow-green (indicating a warm tone) or more purple with blue undertones (indicating a cool tone)?

4.Try on jewelry:

Trying on gold and silver jewelry can be a good way to determine your skin tone. Generally, people with cool undertones will wear silver jewelry better, while those with warm undertones will be complimented by gold jewelry. Both suit you well? You probably have a neutral undertone – you're lucky!

Not wearing the right color tone can make you appear pale and can create darker shadows on your face. At times, we may end up using excessive makeup to compensate for this and regain our radiance. Yet, it is when we discover the perfect color tone that complements our unique essence that we truly illuminate from within, effortlessly reclaiming our glow.

5. Finally, do you tan easily?

If you come back from a sunny vacation with a tan, you probably have a warm complexion. Those whose skin burns easily or turns pink in the sun have cool tones. If you can tan but notice pink tones in your skin, you probably have a neutral skin tone.

WHICH COLOR FOR WHICH SKIN TONE?

Warm Tone: If you have determined that you have a warm undertone, you should look to colors that share the same ‘golden’ quality. To bring out the naturally Shiny gold. Quality in your complexion, lean towards rich shades of yellow, orange, burgundy, chestnut, deep berry, caramel, warm red, and other warm-toned hues that will complement your skin beautifully. These colors will not only enhance your natural glow but also add a touch of warmth and vibrancy to your overall look, helping you feel confident and radiant in your style choices. That is not to say traditionally perceived ‘cool’ colors such as blue and green are off limits by any means. However, blue shades with yellow undertones, such as turquoise and olive, are far more flattering for warmer skin tones. When selecting neutrals, you might want to consider creamy off-whites, camel, and chocolate for a versatile and chic wardrobe palette. It's essential to choose colors that not only complement your skin tone but also reflect your personal style and make you feel confident and comfortable in your own skin.

Cool Tones: If your undertone leans towards cool tones, you can lean into classic cool shades like sapphire, cobalt blue, emerald, lavender, and ice blue to accentuate your natural palette. For warmer tones like pink and red, choosing versions with blue undertones such as ice pink or ruby can bring out the best in your complexion. Additionally, when opting for neutrals, hues like navy, crisp white, and classic grey can complement your overall look effortlessly.

Neutral Tones: Those with neutral skin tones have the benefit of suiting almost all hues, but tend to look best in ones that fall in the middle of the spectrum — neither too bright, nor too bold. Consider a palette of dusty pink, medium green, jade, light peach, and lagoon blue when opting for color. In terms of neutrals, off-white, medium grays, black, and coffee will highlight your features best. Neutral tones can truly enhance your overall look by complementing your natural undertones and bringing out your unique beauty.

Contact your image consultant, Benedicte, if you would like us to help your with your color analysis.