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Warm, cool…and then what? Figuring out your true hue equates to having an easy time with foundation, powder, and the rest of your makeup.

Shopping for Face Base
Warm, cool…and then what? Figuring out your true hue equates to having an easy time with foundation, powder, and the rest of your makeup. Cut out this section on your next trip to the beauty counters:

WARM

• Watch out for words like ‘golden,’ ‘warm,’ and ‘tawny,’ when browsing shades.
• Go for bronzy, olive, and terracotta colors for eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick.
• Avoid too-pink bases and purplish eyeshadows—they tend to cast gray tones on skin.

COOL

• Be on the lookout for shade names like ‘rose beige,’ ‘almond,’ and ‘neutral.’
• Go for mauves, pinks, berry, and aquatic tints for eyes, cheeks, and lips.
• Avoid orange or coral makeup at all costs: You’ll look like, well, an orange. (Yikes!)

3 Ways to Tell If Your Skin is Warm or Cool

1. Look at your wrist veins. If they look greenish, chances are your skin is on the yellow side. If they’re bluish, your skin’s more likely to be pinkish in undertone.
2. Look at your skin by the window. If your skin looks like it has yellow undertones, then your skin is warm-toned. If you have olive skin tones, then you’re still on the warm side. If you have pink tones, your skin is cool.
3. Ask a makeup pro at the counter. She’ll be able to tell you what skin tone you have, and which base shades match your skin perfectly. Tip: Swipe foundation on your cheek first and let it sit on skin for a while before buying.