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• To step
• Part 1 of 6: Determining your overtone and undertone
• Part 2 of 6: Choosing a foundation
• Part 3 of 6: Choosing blush or rouge
• Part 4 of 6: Choosing a highlighter
• Part 5 of 6: Choosing eyeshadow
• Part 6 of 6: Choosing lipstick
• Tips

When choosing makeup, you need to know two important things about your skin. The first is the overtone - your visible skin tone, and how light or dark that color is. The second is the undertone, which is a subtler coolness or warmth that is beneath your overtone. Once you determine the overtone and undertone of your skin, you can choose foundation, highlighter, blush, eyeshadow and lipstick that suit your skin.

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Part 1 of 6: Determining your overtone and undertone

1. Look at your skin in natural light to determine your overtone. Your skin's overtone refers to the initial color you see and how dark or light that color is. Go somewhere with natural light and then take a good look at your skin to accurately determine your undertone.
   • If your skin is ivory or cream, it is probably considered light.
   • You probably have average skin if your overtone is closer to a caramel or tan.
   • If your skin is chocolate or mocha brown, your skin is probably dark.
2. Use a piece of white paper to determine your undertone. Stand in front of a mirror and hold a piece of white paper next to your face. Then compare your skin color with the white of the paper.
   • If your skin looks more yellow than the paper, you probably have warm undertones.
   • If your skin looks more pink than the paper, then you probably have cool undertones.
   • If your skin looks peachy or not yellow or pink, you probably have neutral undertones.
3. Look at your veins to better determine your undertones. If the white paper test doesn't give you an answer, take a look at the veins in your wrists. Stand by a window or outside and hold your hands up with your palm. Look closely at the veins in your wrists.
   • If your veins look blue or purple, you probably have cool undertones.
   • If your veins look green, you probably have warm undertones.
   • If you have some bluish veins and some green ones, you probably have neutral undertones.

Part 2 of 6: Choosing a foundation

1. Look for a foundation that matches your overtone and undertone. Most foundations indicate directly on the bottle for which undertone they are intended. You can also see from the names of the colors for which undertones the foundations are intended. Pick a few colors that you think could work.
2. Test the foundation on your jawline. It's important to test the foundation on your face, rather than your wrist or neck, because that's where it will be applied. However, it is also important that you choose a foundation that is not too far from the color of your neck, because you want the foundation to make a seamless transition from your face to your neck. By applying the foundation to your jawline, you make sure it matches your face, and you can also see how it compares to your neck.
   • Most makeup stores have samples for you to try. If not, ask an employee if it is possible to test foundation.
3. Examine the foundation under different light sources. To make sure your foundation fits really well, you need to see how it looks under different lighting. The store probably has fluorescent lighting. You can also go up to a window (if possible) to see what it looks like in natural light.
4. Select the foundation that completely absorbs into your skin. If your foundation fits well, it will basically disappear when you apply it. In other words, your skin will look smoother, but it will not change in color.
5. Create a custom color if you can't find a color that works. Depending on your overtone and undertone, you may not be able to find any foundation that fits. In that case, you can either mix two shades of foundation to create a custom shade, or add a bronzer or blush to a foundation shade.
   • Getting the exact shade of foundation you need can take a lot of experimentation with this approach, so be patient!
   • When in doubt, go for a foundation that is slightly lighter than your undertone. You can easily add warmth and color with bronzer to darken it a little, but lightening a foundation that is a little too dark can be quite a challenge.
   • You may have to adjust your foundation with the seasons. If you tan in the summer, make sure to choose a slightly darker shade of foundation at that time of year.

Part 3 of 6: Choosing blush or rouge

1. Choose peach if you have fair skin with warm undertones. Peach is a light, soft color that probably won't show too much against your fair skin. Also, the soft orange in the peach should highlight your natural yellow and gold undertones.
2. Choose plum if you have fair skin and your undertones are cool. Plum is a good choice for this skin tone, as it won't contrast too much with your fair skin. Plum rouge should complement your blue or pink undertones nicely.
3. Use an olive blush for medium skin with warm undertones. This skin color is often referred to as "mauve". Choose olive blush to emphasize both your warm overtones and warm undertones if your skin is olive.
4. Choose plum and pink if you have medium skin with cooler undertones. These colors should go well with the pink or blue tone of your skin. Plus, pink and plum don't stand out that much against your average skin, but they aren't too light to stand out on your skin either.
5. Go for orange blush for dark skin with warm undertones. If you have a more chocolatey overtones and your undertones are yellowish, this is the color to choose. While orange would be too intense for other skin tones, it will likely go well with dark skin tones.
6. Try a glossy berry color if you have dark skin with cool undertones. The berry blushes should bring out your bluish, reddish or pink undertones. In addition, this color complements your dark overtone.
7. Only choose a blush or rouge based on your overtone if your undertones are neutral. Those with neutral undertones can usually wear a warmer blush, such as peach, and a cooler one, such as berries. If you have a neutral undertone, just choose a blush that is more vibrant on darker skin and slightly softer on lighter skin.
   • Try orange or berries for dark skin, olive or pink for medium skin, and plum or peach for fair skin.

Part 4 of 6: Choosing a highlighter

1. Use a highlighter with a white sheen on fair skin. Highlighters with an ice white, champagne shimmer or ivory shimmer look great on fair skin. They brighten your skin without making you pale. If you are concerned about too pale skin, apply a light pink blush to your cheeks first and then swipe your highlighter over it.
2. Choose a peach highlighter for medium skin with cool undertones. The peach in the highlighter complements the cool undertones in your skin. It will also give your average skin a warm rosy glow.
3. Use a golden highlighter on medium skin with warm undertones. Medium skin with warm undertones lends itself naturally to summer tanning. You can create a similar effect with a gold-colored highlighter on warm, medium skin.
4. Use rose gold or bronze highlighter on dark skin. Make sure your highlighter has a lot of pigment - you don't want to use a highlighter that is too light. Stay away from any milky hues (opal) - instead of making your skin look dewy, it may start to look gray.

Part 5 of 6: Choosing eyeshadow

1. Wear softer colors if you have fair skin. Soft colors such as pink, beige or gold can add a splash of color to your eyes without making them look too intense on your fair skin. Try this one as your primary shade, then apply a moderate amount of a similar shimmery shade to the center of your lids and near your tear glands for a nice effect.
   • Avoid bold colored eyeshadows.
   • If you have warm undertones pink and beige will look great.
   • Gold and browns look great if you have a cool undertone.
2. Use caramel and honey shades for a natural look on medium skin. These dewy, warm shades will complement your overtone without making your makeup too flashy. But with average skin, you can also try bolder, brighter colors and pastels.
   • Caramel is best for medium skin with warm undertones.
   • Honey looks great on medium skin with cool undertones.
3. Use burnt metallic or bright berry colors if you have dark skin. Your dark skin will complement just about any bold, deep color you can get in your hands! Burnt metal such as copper or bronze will look great on your eyes. This also applies to bright berry colors such as plum and dark blue.
   • A burnt metal such as copper or bronze will look great on dark overtones with warm undertones.
   • Bright berries such as raspberry or grape will accentuate dark overtones with cool undertones.

Part 6 of 6: Choosing lipstick

1. Choose pink lipstick for very fair skin. For your everyday look, soft pink lipsticks or clear lip gloss can look best on fair skin. Choose a bright pink or even a red lipstick for a bold look on a night out.
2. Use red lipstick if you have fair skin with cool undertones. Dark red lipsticks usually have cooler undertones on their own, so they complement your skin. They will also make the rest of your face very bright.
3. Wear orange shades if you have fair skin with warm undertones. The orange in the lipstick will replenish the heat in your skin without overwhelming your light color scheme. Orange shades also brighten up your skin.
4. Choose a variety of skin tones, pink and red for medium skin. If you have medium skin, there are probably many different shades that will go well. If you're looking for something for every day, focus on natural pinks and olive browns that make your lips a slightly brighter version of themselves. If you're going for a night out, choose vibrant, pink, or red lipsticks.
   • Olive looks best when you have a warm undertone. Tanning looks better if you have a cool undertone.
5. Choose purple and berries for dark skin. Your dark skin is nicely complemented by dark lipstick shades, especially purple or berries. Dark or dark red shades also look great on your lips.
   • The darkest reds look best when you have a warm undertone.
   • Berries and purple complement the cool undertones.

Tips

• Use multiple eyeshadow shades with contrasting values ​​and colors (warm / cold) for the best possible effect.
• Also take your hair color and the color of your eyes into account when choosing your make-up.