How to determine if you have cool-toned skin

If you have cool undertones, your skin will lean pink, red, or blue. The easiest way to determine if you have cool-toned skin is to take a look in the mirror. Do you have blue eyes and pale skin? Check. Do you burn easily in the sun? Check. Do you have blue-ish veins rather than green? Check. You’re a cool-toned gal.

A quick checklist to determine if you’re cool-toned.

• You have lighter hair (light brown, natural blonde).
• You have grey or blue eyes.
• Your skin tone is fair or pale.
• You have pink skin undertones.

Best colors to wear with cool undertones

Take your inspiration from the cool end of the spectrum. Think: sky blues, cobalt, frosty purples, emerald greens, light grassy tones and anything pastel. If you like to wear warmer colors, try lipstick reds or super-pale yellows. Avoid palettes that are too orange or bright yellow—they’ll overpower you.

How to determine if you have warm-toned skin

If you have warm undertones, your skin will often feel like it has more yellow, peachy, or golden tones to it. And, just like your cool-toned counterparts, the easiest way to determine if you have warm-toned skin is to ask yourself the following questions: do you tan easily in the sun, are your veins more greenish, do you have dark hair and dark eyes? If the answers are a resounding, “YES!” Then, you might just be warm-toned.

A quick checklist to determine if you’re warm-toned.

• You have darker hair (black, dark brown, auburn).
• You have brown or brown-hazel eyes.
• Your skin tone is dark, olive or golden in tone.
• You have yellow skin undertones.

Best colors to wear with warm undertones

Take inspiration from the warm end of the spectrum. Think: fiery reds, oranges, rusty tones, creams, camel, and all things earth tones. If you love cool hues, opt for warmer versions of the cool color families like olive, fuschia, violet and orchid.

WHICH COLORS LOOK BEST ON NEUTRAL-TONED SKIN?

How to determine if you have neutral-toned skin

Those with neutral undertones will have difficulty discerning whether they are warm or cool based on the guidelines above because they’re typically a hybrid of both! But, lucky you, most colors will look great on your skin tone.

A quick checklist to determine if you’re neutral-toned skin:

• It’s difficult for you to discern if your veins are blue or green.
• Your skin tone can burn in the sun (or not!)
• You have neutral undertones or a hybrid of both cool and warm.

Best colors to wear with neutral undertones

Because you’re a mix of both warm-cool you have access to the entire spectrum—consider yourself lucky! Because your complexion is neutral you can play up and down the color wheel, just avoid things that are too neon—they will throw you off balance.

WHICH COLORS LOOK BEST ON EVERYONE?

When in doubt, reach for these three colors that look good on literally everyone. The secret formula? They’re a perfect blend of warm and cool and will suit everyone’s skin tone to a T.

These three colors look great on everyone’s skin tone!

Blush

The most flattering shades for everyone are colors that are neutral like millennial pink, or blush. Not only does it flatter all skin tones, but it gives you that #glow no matter who you are and pairs well with everything!

Red

If your sartorial style is bolder, reach for reds. While not all reds look good on everyone, find the shade that works for you—there’s really a red for everyone.

Black

Everyone’s favorite neutral, there’s a reason why the world’s most stylish women reach for this again and again. It’s ultra-slimming reputation and ability to play well with all colors makes this our “nothing to wear” go-to.

As part of our current collective obsession with self-care, masking (no, not that kind) has reached new heights. Everyone and their Instagram-savvy grandmother is doing it. So, which one do you go for? Old school clay, painted on with a brush, or the latest serum, wrapped up in a face-shaped sheet? Well, it depends on how you feel, and even more importantly, on how your skin is feeling at that particular moment. And that’s part of the joy of masking right there: the focus is on immediate results, not the long term. Remember, a mask is a quick boost, not a replacement for a good routine; it’s a jewel-toned satin sandal, not your favourite perfectly cut tee. So just as one always needs a few shoe options, let us present your new curated masking wardrobe, with an option for every mood.

When you want glow, and your skin feels up to the challenge

The brightening capabilities of Oskia’s rose-scented, peach-hued mask, which contains both enzymes and AHAs for serious chemical exfoliation, have to be seen to be believed. It works well enough as intended, but I share with you now a pro-tip for application derived from  instead of gently patting it on, instead apply it like you would a cleanser, rubbing it in vigorously. In doing so, the product will transform from peach to opaque white, which, when removed, will reveal a newly soft, high wattage visage.

Once upon a time, SK-II made us all want to use sheet masks any time, anywhere. (Remember back to the distant past when you used to fly, and would give your poor seatmate a heart attack thinking they’d sat next to Michael Myers? Ah, memories…) For a while there, it seemed they were taking over. But do they actually outperform traditional masks? And what about the environmental concerns they raise (most masks, along with the individual sachets they are housed in, are neither readily recyclable nor biodegradable), fit issues (there is truly no such thing as one size fits all when it comes to our faces), and general gripes that they’re too fiddly, too messy, too wet, and don’t really allow for talking or eating (my two favourite past times). I am ultimately a much bigger fan of traditional masks, but will acquiesce that sheet masks do allow a large dose of serum to stay in contact with the skin, where it would otherwise just drip off without the sheet holding it in place. One of the most impressive in the category is  which contains plant and fruit extracts high in vitamin C. These ingredients mean it gives great glow, and as part of your prep before a wedding or other major daytime event where you want to be truly luminous, it is an excellent option. However, it may prove too much for those with easily upset skin, so if that sounds like you, read on.

When you want glow, but your skin is sensitive

If your skin is in need of a little boost but is feeling tetchy, is a great option. It’s particularly incredible, if not also a little upsetting, to you use this when your skin is particularly dehydrated: you can actually see your face drink it in, before rather rudely demanding reapplication. The creamy gel texture is fairly unusual in a mask and one I’d like to see more of, as it feels immediately cooling and refreshing, and will suit a wide variety of skin types. Despite the product name and inclusion of various flower extracts, the scent isn’t particularly floral but rather softly sweet; regardless, it fades quickly. You can expect to look brighter and more hydrated immediately after use, which makes this a particularly good choice prior to makeup application. If you’re after a more affordable shot of hydration,  is a smart pick: it revitalises the skin while also bringing down redness and evening out skin tone.

How to make make-up in pink tones, one of the secrets of famous names to look natural, young and energetic? Make-up artist Halime Bicer shared special tips for skin colors.

1 – Dark or wheat skinned

First, you should apply concealer around your eyes to prevent your eyes from looking tired. Then, after applying the fuchsia-toned or electric-pink-toned eye shadow, you can complete the look with black eyeliner.

2 – If you have fair skin

If your complexion is white, apply a powder pink eyeshadow to the eyelids, then apply some illuminator to the fountain of your eyes. That’s it!

3 – When using pink in lip makeup

If you want to use an assertive shade of pink, you can use pink lipsticks with a bright finish if you want a matte, more cute look. When you use matte lipstick, you can balance your appearance with wet-looking skin make-up, and when you use bright lipsticks, you can balance your appearance with a more matte skin make-up.