Warm vs Cool Undertone
Compare warm and cool undertones: vein test, jewelry test, best foundation families, lipstick shades, and clothing colors for each.
Warm undertone
Warm skin has golden, peach, or yellow bases. Earth tones, coral, warm reds, and gold jewelry usually look harmonious. Foundation lines: look for "W," "warm," "golden," or "peach" labels.
- Best metals: gold, rose gold
- Lipstick: coral, brick, warm nude
- Clothing: camel, olive, terracotta
Cool undertone
Cool skin has pink, red, or blue bases. Silver jewelry, berry lips, and jewel tones often suit better. Foundation lines: "C," "cool," "rosy," or "pink" labels.
- Best metals: silver, platinum
- Lipstick: berry, mauve, cool pink
- Clothing: navy, emerald, true white
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