How to Find Your Skin Undertone
How to Find Your Skin Undertone and Discover the Colors That Suit You Best
Your skin undertone is one of the biggest factors in which colors look best on you. It can even be the reason you look tired! Once you know it, you can choose shades that make you look brighter and healthier, and your makeup and outfits will feel far more harmonious. At Alix Avien, we put together a practical guide to help you figure out your undertone.
What Is a Skin Undertone?
Your undertone is the color of the pigments beneath the surface of your skin. These pigments determine which colors work with you and pull your whole look together. There are three main undertones:
- Cool undertone: Pink pigments. Cool colors like purple, blue, and lilac make you look more radiant.
- Warm undertone: Yellow pigments. Vivid colors like red, orange, yellow, and green look amazing on your skin.
- Neutral undertone: A mix of pink and yellow pigments. You can wear almost any color with ease, which puts you in the luckiest group.
Tests to Find Your Skin Undertone
There are a few simple ways to learn your undertone. Try all of them for a more reliable result.
The Wrist Vein Test
Look at the veins on the inside of your wrist. If they look blue, you have a cool undertone; if they look green, you're warm; if you see both, you have a neutral undertone.
The White Paper Test
Stand in front of a mirror and hold a sheet of white paper next to your face. If your skin looks yellowish next to the paper, you're warm; if it looks pinkish, you're cool.
The Cold Weather Test
If your skin turns red in cold weather, you most likely have a warm undertone; if it turns pink, a cool undertone is more likely.
The Jewelry Test
Try on gold and silver jewelry. If your skin looks more vibrant with gold, you're warm; if silver suits you better, you're cool.
Makeup Tips for Your Undertone
- If you have a cool undertone: Make a statement with purple, blue, and lilac eye makeup. Pink-toned foundations are ideal for you.
- If you have a warm undertone: Lipsticks in warm shades like red, orange, and coral will make you stand out. Browse our lipstick collection for warm tones that bring your skin to life.
- If you have a neutral undertone: You can wear any color! That means you're free to choose whatever you like from your makeup palettes.
Remember: once you know your undertone, everything from your foundation to your eyeshadow will suit you better.
Explore Alix Avien products that match your undertone and take your makeup routine to the next level!