How to Choose the Right Makeup Colors for your Complexion
If you ever catch a glimpse of your reflection and wonder who that streaky, blotchy face is staring back at you, you're probably wearing all the wrong makeup. The foundation and blush may have looked great in the package at the store, but harsh fluorescent light distorts the true color. Determining your undertone color and testing under natural light will help you purchase the right kind of makeup. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Look at your veins on the inside of your arm under natural lighting. If they're blueish, you likely have cool undertones, meaning that pinks and blues work well on you. If your veins are more greenish, you have warm undertones and your skin will work well with darker colors such as brown and yellow.
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Go to a department store makeup counter and have the attendant swipe three shades on your jawline based on your undertone and skin color.
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Take a handheld mirror and walk outside into natural light to check the makeup.
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Select the foundation that disappears best on your skin in the natural light.
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Choose eye shadow, lip color and blush based on your undertone and skin color. Select pinks, blues and light browns for cool undertones, and golds, greens, browns and purples for warm undertones.
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Tips & Warnings
Consult with a professional makeup artists for the most accurate matching of your undertone and skin tone with the right makeup colors.
If you must purchase your makeup at a store that won't allow testing before purchasing, make sure the store has a makeup return policy so that you can test at home and return if the color doesn't match.
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