Ever tried on a foundation that looked perfect in the bottle but totally off on your skin? Yep, we've all been there. The secret to finding your perfect match? It’s all about knowing your undertone—the subtle hue underneath your skin that affects how colors look on you. Don’t worry, we got you! Here’s how to figure it out.
Check Your Veins
Okay, time for a little wrist inspection. Take a look at the veins on your wrist. What color do they lean?
- Blue or purple? You’ve got cool undertones.
- Green or olive? That means you’re warm-toned.
- A mix of both? Lucky you—you’re neutral!
Gold vs. Silver Jewelry Test
Now, let’s talk bling. Grab some jewelry and see what flatters your skin the most:
- If silver makes your skin pop, you’re cool-toned.
- If gold gives you that glow, you’re warm-toned.
- If both look equally good, you’re neutral.
How Does Your Skin React to the Sun?
Your sun habits say a lot about your undertone:
- If you burn easily and rarely tan, you probably have a cool undertone.
- If you tan easily and rarely burn, you’re likely warm-toned.
- If you burn sometimes and tan sometimes, you’re in the neutral club.
The White vs. Off-White Trick
Hold a plain white shirt (or even a piece of paper) next to your face in natural light.
- If your skin looks rosy or bluish, you’re cool-toned.
- If your face looks golden or peachy, you’re warm-toned.
- If you can rock both, you’re neutral.
Makeup Shades That’ll Flatter You
Now that you’ve got your undertone down, here’s what’ll look amazing on you:
Cool undertones: Go for foundations with pink or blue undertones, like the Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Foundation in a cool shade. If you don't know if a foundation is cool or not, luckily, the foundation shades are sorted out by neutral, warm, and cool undertones. Eyeshadows in cool blues, purples, and silvers—Caviar Stick Eye Shadow in Amethyst and Celestial Noir is a must-have.
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Caviar Stick Eye Shadow - Amethyst
Best-selling Caviar Stick now in high-impact Shimmer finishes with a creamy texture that glides on for 24-hour life-proof wear.
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Caviar Stick Eye Shadow - Celestial Noir
Best-selling Caviar Stick now in high-impact Shimmer finishes with a creamy texture that glides on for 24-hour life-proof wear.
Warm undertones: Foundations with golden or peach undertones work best, like the Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Foundation in a warm shade. Lipsticks in warm corals, orangey reds, and rich browns, like Caviar Smoothing Matte Refillable Lipstick in Brown Suede. For eyeshadows in golds, bronzes, and warm browns—try Caviar Stick Eye Shadow in Burnished Bronze or Mocha for a gorgeous glow.
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Caviar Smoothing Matte Refillable Lipstick - 198 Brown Suede
A velvety matte lipstick that plumps, smooths and hydrates lips for 16HRs of comfortable wear and high impact color in a single swipe.
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Caviar Stick Eye Shadow - Burnished Bronze
Best-selling Caviar Stick now in high-impact Shimmer finishes with a creamy texture that glides on for 24-hour life-proof wear.
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Caviar Stick Eye Shadow - Mocha
Best-selling Caviar Stick now in high-impact Shimmer finishes with a creamy texture that glides on for 24-hour life-proof wear.
Neutral undertones: Lucky you, you can pretty much wear anything! Stick to balanced shades (not too warm, not too cool). Our Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy is a great everyday pick. Lipsticks in soft nudes or pinks, like the Caviar Smoothing Matte Lipstick in Pink Chiffon will look effortlessly chic.
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Skin Tint Natural Dewy Tinted Moisturizer
16-hour buildable coverage and 24+ hour hydration for softer, smoother, brighter skin.
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Caviar Smoothing Matte Refillable Lipstick - 168 Pink Chiffon
A velvety matte lipstick that plumps, smooths and hydrates lips for 16HRs of comfortable wear and high impact color in a single swipe.