![]() ![]() ![]() Take the advice in the quiz below to help get you a little closer. If you can’t tell just by looking, don’t give up yet. Grab your makeup mirror, stand in front of a window for natural light, and see if your makeup-free skin sways a bit more pink and blue or yellow and peach. Since skin undertones don’t change, it should be pretty simple to figure yours out, right? False! Because your undertone isn’t as obvious as your skin tone, you gotta inspect your face a little closer so you can determine which category you identify with the most. How can I tell what my skin undertones are? Neutral undertones: You see a mixture of both warm and cool tones.Cool undertones: You’ve got hints of pink or blue tones under your skin.Warm undertones: Your skin has yellow, peach, or golden underlying colors.Sometimes you’ll see additional category names thrown around, like pink undertones or yellow undertones or olive undertones, but if you want to keep it simple, stick with these three umbrella terms: Your skin’s undertone is the permanent, underlying color that your skin tone casts (i.e., a warm, cool, or neutral tone), says makeup artist Tanya Deemer, Temptu global educator. Keep reading to find out the absolute easiest way to find your skin undertone-and how to use that info in your makeup shade selections. ![]() ![]() And now, I’m here to help you figure out your undertone too, so you don’t go through the same headache I did. I had taken all the quizzes, tried all the makeup hacks, watched every video, got super confused…and then eventually talked to enough makeup artists and experts who helped un-confuse me and turned me into the lowkey ~expert~ I am today. The only annoying thing? It’s freaking hard to figure out on your own. Sound familiar? And even though I know that the whole skin undertones thing sounds like some marketing ploy that doesn’t matter, I’m living proof that it’s actually a major key when it comes to choosing the best foundation for your skin tone. I know this because my makeup also didn’t perfectly match my face for many years (and many unfortunate photos) before I finally figured out the issue: I had no idea WTF my skin undertones were. Still unsure of which foundation to choose? The Foundation Finder+ tool provides custom foundation recommendations in just a few clicks.Hey, I’m telling you this as a friend, buuut there’s a good chance you’re probs not wearing the right shade of foundation right now. Best for concealing blemishes, discoloration, and sometimes even tattoos, these foundations provide the highest amount of pigment. Full-coverage foundation covers it all.Medium-coverage foundation provides more even-looking skin while letting some natural skin features peek through.Your skin tone and freckles will show through these types of formulas. Light-coverage foundation provides a “your skin, but better” look with a sheer finish.Sensitive skin may benefit from a clean foundation due to feel-good ingredients that can prevent irritation and skin reactions.Ĭoverage preference helps determine the thickness of the formula, so you can control how much skin you’d like to come through.Normal skin achieves the elusive ideal level of oil production and finding the right foundation helps maintain this balance.Combination skin benefits from a foundation that can combat dry patches and an oily t-zone.Oily skin responds well to mattifying foundations that counter shininess and oil production.Dry skin prefers hydrating foundations in order to maintain a glow and fight flakiness.Knowing your skin type helps you choose a formula that benefits your skin’s needs, so you can achieve a flawless finish that lasts all day. The best way to find the best foundation for your skin is to consider two main factors: skin type and coverage. If you want to use foundation or tinted moisturizer instead of going barefaced, Sephora is here to help. A full face of makeup starts with a solid base. ![]()
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