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When it comes to creating a flawless makeup look, pairing the right foundation with the

right lipstick correctly can make all the difference. Whether you’re aiming for a bold statement or a natural finish, understanding your skin tone and choosing products that suit you is key.

If the world of tones and undertones is getting tough to figure out, we’re here to walk you through it. Read on to learn how to determine your skin tone and undertone, how to pick a matching foundation, and how to discover lipstick colours to complement it.

What Skin Tones and Undertones Mean in Makeup?

Your skin tone is the color of your skin on its surface, it could be light, medium, tan, or deep. On the other hand, your undertone is the soft shade beneath the skin’s surface, and it’s either warm, cool, or neutral. One simple method of determining your undertone is by examining the veins on your wrist. If these tend to be green, you have warm undertones; if blue or purple, then you have cool undertones. If you see both or aren’t quite sure, then you have a neutral undertone.

It’s crucial to understand your tone and undertone because, according to color theory, these hues can dictate how your foundation and lipstick colors actually come off. Selecting products by undertone ensures that they melt into your skin and complement your complexion.

Foundation for Skin Tones & Undertones

Selecting the correct foundation begins with determining your skin tone and finding a formula that equally matches the tone and undertone. Foundations are available in a broad array of shades, and most cosmetics companies now mark them by undertone, usually with letters such as W (warm), C (cool), and N (neutral).

• For fair skin, look for foundations with a pink or peach base if you have cool undertones, or a golden base if you have warm undertones.
• Medium and tan skin tones tend to suit beige, caramel, or honey foundations, with golden undertones for warm skin and rosy undertones for cool skin.

• Deeper skin tones benefit from rich chocolate or espresso foundations with blue, red, or golden undertones, depending on the depth and warmth of the skin.

Lipstick for Skin Tones

Just like foundation, lipstick can also be selected by match your skin tone and undertone.

• For fair, cool-toned skin, go for shades like berry, mauve, or blue-toned reds. Fair, warm-toned skin looks great with peachy nudes or coral shades.

• If you have medium to tan skin, try rosy pinks, warm reds, or terracotta shades for warm undertones, and plums, deep pinks, or wine shades for cool undertones.

• For deep skin tones, bold colours like burgundy, deep plum, and brick red work well, while warm browns and oranges flatter warmer undertones beautifully.

How to Match Lipstick to Your Foundation

Now that your lipstick and foundation match your skin, it’s important to check if they match each other. Focus on harmony between the tones.

• If you’re wearing a warm foundation, go for lipsticks with warm undertones, think

peach, coral, or orange-based reds.

• For a cool-toned foundation, choose lipsticks with cool tones like berry, fuchsia, or blue-based red.

• Neutral undertones are the most versatile and can pull off both warm and cool shades with ease.

• You can also consider the occasion, and your overall makeup look. If your foundation gives you a natural, dewy finish, a nude or soft pink lipstick may be ideal for daytime. For full-coverage foundation looks, bold or matte lip colours can make a striking contrast.

Wrapping Up!

Pairing your foundation and lipstick the right way enhances your features and gives your makeup a polished, cohesive look. By understanding your skin tone and undertone, you can select shades that complement each other and work beautifully together. So, the next time you’re picking your lipstick and foundation, remember, when your base and lip are in sync, the entire look shines.