Choosing the perfect makeup shade can be daunting, but it is essential for achieving a natural and flattering look. Whether you are selecting a foundation, blush, or lipstick, matching your makeup shade to your skin tone is crucial.
At The Key Look, New Jersey’s premiere hair and makeup team, we understand unique skin. We have years of experience helping brides find the perfect makeup, and we strive to provide personalized services while celebrating the beauty of all ethnicities and skin tones.
Understanding Skin Undertones
Undertones are subtle hues that affect how colors appear on the skin. Understanding your undertone is essential when selecting makeup shades that complement your skin tone. A mismatched makeup shade can make you look unnatural or washed out, while the right one enhances your natural features.
Three Main Undertones
There are three primary undertones: warm, cool, and neutral. Warm undertones have a yellow or golden hue, cool undertones have a pink or blue tint, and neutral undertones have a mix of warm and cool shades.
Determining Your Undertone
To discover your undertone, try taking a peek at the veins on your wrist. You likely have warm undertones if they appear greenish and cool undertones if you see blueish hues. If you see greenish-blue, you’ve got neutral tones!
Another method is to examine which type of metal jewelry flatters your complexion. Gold is known for bringing out warm undertones, while silver pairs fantastically with cool tones. Fortunately, those who have neutral-toned skin can rock either one effortlessly!
Trying on foundation shades is another method to determine your undertone. When selecting a foundation shade, it’s essential to consider the shade and the undertone.
When trying out foundation shades as a means of determining your undertone, make sure to check the product in natural light. That’s because colors can look different indoors than outdoors, which could lead you astray.
Warm-toned foundations will often contain words like “golden,” “peach,” or “yellow” in their descriptions, while cool-toned foundations have words like “pink,” “rosy,” or “red.” Foundations with a neutral tone often include “beige” or “ivory.”
Selecting the Right Foundation Shade
When selecting a foundation, choosing a shade that is the closest match is necessary—not darker or lighter. If you are new to makeup, bb creams and tinted moisturizers are great beginner options. They provide sheer coverage, so you can experiment until you find the perfect shade.
Also necessary to keep in mind:
- Consider both skin tone and undertone
- Try the foundation on the jawline or neck
- Look for a seamless blend with no visible lines of demarcation
- Look for foundation brands that offer a wide range of shades, like MAC, Bobbi Brown, and Fenty Beauty
Matching Makeup Shades to Undertones
Once you have determined your undertone, you can select makeup shades that complement it. Here are some tips for choosing makeup shades based on your undertone:
Warm Undertones
Opt for shades with yellow, peach, or gold undertones. These will bring out your natural rosy flush and golden glow.
Cool Undertones
Look for shades with pink, red, or blue undertones to enhance your natural, cool hue.
Neutral Undertones
Choose shades with beige, ivory, or olive undertones that are neither too warm nor cool.
Neutral darker skin tones are often underrepresented in the makeup industry, so searching for the perfect shade may take some searching.
At The Key Look, we have an extensive range of makeup shades to suit all undertones and skin tones. Our experienced makeup artists will help you choose the right products to ensure you look and feel your best!
Tips for Working with Your Skin Tone
Knowing your complexion’s undertone and skin tone is just the beginning! Now it’s time to put on some makeup with these helpful tips:
- Create a flawless canvas for your makeup by selecting a foundation and concealer that perfectly matches your skin tone and your undertone.
- When determining which blush, bronzer, and highlighter shades best suit you, it is essential to consider your undertone. If you are warm-toned, opt for a peachy or golden hue; if your complexion has cooler undertones, select berry pinks or silver tones instead.
- Nurture your pout – from nudes to plums, there is a color for you! Try nude or soft pink for neutral shades that flatter all skin tones. Bolder cool-toned folks can opt for berry and plum hues, while warmer complexions can do oranges and corals.
If you genuinely want to make an educated choice regarding your makeup, we suggest sampling the product before purchasing it. It can be challenging to identify your undertone and choose the right shade of foundation or other cosmetics just by examining a package in-store. Trying them out is the only way to know if they are suitable!
Concluding thoughts
In conclusion, matching your makeup shade to your skin tone is essential for achieving a natural and flattering look. Understanding your undertones and selecting makeup shades complementing them is the first step in discovering your perfect makeup shade.
Don’t be afraid to try new makeup shades and have fun with your makeup routine. If you need help finding personalized makeup that caters to your unique skin tone, consider booking The Key Look, a luxury New Jersey hair and makeup company specializing in wedding makeup. We will ensure that you feel confident and beautiful on your special day.
