Determining your skin tone can be helpful in choosing the right makeup and clothing colors that complement your complexion. Here are some ways to identify your skin tone:
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Check your veins: Look at the veins on the inside of your wrist. If they appear blue or purple, you have cool undertones. If they appear greenish, you have warm undertones. If you cant tell, you may have neutral undertones.
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Assess your jewelry: People with cool undertones tend to look better in silver jewelry, while those with warm undertones tend to look better in gold jewelry.
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Try the blotting paper test: Gently pat a blotting paper on different areas of your face. Hold the sheet up to the light to determine how much oil is visible. If the sheet picked up little to no oil, you most likely have dry skin. If the sheet reveals oil from the forehead and nose areas, your skin is combination. If the blotting paper is saturated with oil, you likely have oily skin.
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Consider your skins surface color: Your skins surface color is how you would describe your skin to someone else, such as "light," "tan," or "dark." This is not the same as your undertone, but it can help you choose the right foundation shade.
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Get a professional opinion: Many beauty stores offer skin tone/foundation matching tests that can be done in less than 10 minutes. A beauty expert can help you identify your undertone and find the right product shades for you.
Its important to note that skin tone and skin type are not the same thing. Skin type refers to how much oil your skin produces, while skin tone refers to the color of your skin. Knowing your skin type can also be helpful in choosing the right skincare products.
