Find Your Skin Undertone in 5 Seconds — Before You Buy Another Foundation

More than half of all "this foundation just doesn't sit right" moments come down to one thing: undertone. Undertone doesn't change with a tan, doesn't depend on whether your skin is oily or dry — it's the hue beneath the surface, and it falls into one of three buckets: warm, cool, or neutral.

How to find your undertone in 5 seconds

Flip your wrist toward natural daylight and look at your veins:

• Blue or purple → cool undertone.
• Green → warm undertone.
• A mix of both → neutral undertone.

What this means when you shop

1. Foundation

• Cool: shades with a pink/rose base.
• Warm: shades with a golden/peach base.
• Neutral: most "Beige" / "Neutral" shades work.

2. Lipstick

• Cool: rose, fuchsia, blue-red.
• Warm: nude-orange, terracotta, brick red.
• Neutral: most shades flatter — muted nudes are your superpower.

3. Gold or silver?

• Cool → silver, platinum.
• Warm → gold, rose gold.
• Neutral → both.

FAQ

Does undertone change with the seasons?

No. Surface tone may go lighter or darker with sun, but undertone is constant.

I have deep skin — does the same test apply?

Yes. Undertone is the hue beneath the skin, not the surface color.

What if my veins aren't visible?

Try the jewelry test: hold a silver and a gold piece against your wrist. Whichever brightens your face more is your metal.

Skip the guessing — try a photo

Upload one selfie on the Makeup page and you'll get:

• Undertone analysis with a quick explanation.
• 3 foundation recommendations with brand shade codes.
• A daily routine matched to your eyes and hair color.

All from one photo, in seconds.