How to Find Your Skin’s Secret Tune

Have you ever thought about why some colours make you look better and others don’t? Your skin’s secret tune, also known as its undertone, plays a crucial role. Knowing this little secret can make choosing clothes, makeup, and even hair dye loads easier. So, let’s find out how to spot your skin’s undertone.

What is a Skin Undertone?

Your skin undertone is the colour that comes from underneath the surface of your skin. It doesn’t change like your skin tone might when you catch a bit of sun or when you’re feeling a bit pale. There are three main types: cool, warm, and neutral.

Cool Undertone: If you have a cool undertone, your skin has hints of blue, pink, or a rosy tone. Think of the crisp morning air—that’s the vibe of your undertone.

Warm Undertone: Warm undertones are all about gold, yellow, and peachy vibes. If the hidden colours of your skin resemble the warm glow of a sunset on the veld, you likely have a warm-toned complexion.

Neutral Undertone: Got a mix of both cool and warm tones, or can’t quite decide? Then you might be neutral. This means you can rock both silver and gold and look stunning in them.

How to Tell Your Undertone:

1. The Sun Test:
   • You may have a warm-toned complexion if you tan easily without burning.
   • If you burn quickly, you likely have a cool-toned colour.
   • If you tan a bit but also burn sometimes, you could be neutral.
2. The Vein Test:
   • Check the veins on your wrist. You can determine if you have a cool-toned complexion by seeing if your veins appear blue or purple.
   • If you notice a greenish colour, it shows that you have warm-toned skin.
   • If it’s hard to tell and they seem blue-green, you might be neutral.
3. The Jewellery Test:
   • Silver jewellery looks best on cool undertones.
   • Gold lights up warm undertones.
   • If both suit you pretty well, hello neutral!
4. The White Paper Test:
   • Hold a piece of white paper next to your face in natural light.
   • If your skin looks pinkish, you’re cool-toned.
   • If it looks more yellow, you’re warm-toned.
   • If your skin colour doesn’t change much, you’re likely neutral.

Why It Matters:

Knowing your undertone can help you choose the right clothes and makeup colours, ensuring you always look your best. It’s like having a secret weapon when you’re shopping or getting ready for a day or night out.

Conclusion:

Now that you have a good understanding of skin undertones, why not have some fun experimenting with different colours to find the ones that make you look stunning? Go on, give it a try, and shine like the South African sun!