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Know how to colour match and style to work with your undertone

Have you ever felt lost in a sea of colors, unsure which shades truly complement your skin tone? Understanding your undertone is the secret key to unlocking a world of confidence in your style choices. Whether you’re picking out clothes, matching makeup or selecting jewelry, knowing your undertone can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll delve into how to identify your undertone and use color theory to enhance your personal style.

What is an Undertone?

Your undertone is the subtle hue underneath the surface of your skin that affects how colors appear on you. There are three main undertones: cool, warm, and neutral.

1. Cool Undertones: If your skin has hints of pink, red, or blue, you likely have cool undertones.
2. Warm Undertones: If your skin has hints of yellow, peach, or gold, you likely have warm undertones.
3. Neutral Undertones: If your skin doesn’t seem to lean strongly toward either cool or warm tones, you likely have a neutral undertone.

How to Identify Your Undertone

1. Vein Test: Look at the veins on the underside of your wrist. If they appear blue or purple, you likely have cool undertones. If they appear greenish, you likely have warm undertones. If you can’t quite tell, you may have a neutral undertone.
2. Silver vs. Gold: Pay attention to how your skin reacts to different metals. Cool undertones typically look better with silver jewelry, while warm undertones tend to complement gold jewelry. Neutral undertones can usually wear both metals with ease.
3. White vs. Cream: Hold up a piece of white fabric and a piece of cream fabric next to your face in natural light. If white looks better, you likely have cool undertones. If cream looks better, you likely have warm undertones. If both look good, you may have a neutral undertone.

Using Color Theory to Enhance Your Style

Once you’ve determined your undertone, you can use color theory to select makeup, clothing and jewelry that flatter your natural coloring.

1. For Cool Undertones:
   • Opt for colors with cool undertones, such as jewel tones like sapphire, emerald, and amethyst.
   • Foundations that say cool or pink undertones will match your skin tone.
   • Silver jewelry complements cool undertones beautifully.
   • Avoid earthy tones like orange and mustard, as they can wash you out.
2. For Warm Undertones:
   • Embrace warm, earthy tones like mustard, terracotta, and olive green.
   • Foundations that say warm/yellow undertones will match your skin tone
   • Gold jewelry enhances the warmth of your undertone.
   • Steer clear of icy pastels, as they may clash with your natural warmth.
3. For Neutral Undertones:
   • Lucky you! You can pull off a wide range of colors, from cool blues to warm oranges.
   • Foundations that say neutral undertone will match your skin tone.
   • Experiment with both silver and gold jewelry to see what suits you best.
   • Have fun mixing and matching different colors without worrying too much about clashing.

Understanding your undertone is the first step toward creating a wardrobe that makes you look and feel great. By using color theory to your advantage, you can effortlessly find makeup to match and enhance your natural beauty with the perfect hues and accessories. So go ahead, embrace your undertone, and let your style shine!