Last updated: March 2026
What Is Undertone?
Undertone is the subtle hue beneath your skin surface—warm (golden, yellow), cool (pink, blue), or neutral (mix of both). It helps you choose the right foundation, concealer, and lip shades.
Knowing your undertone ensures base products don't look too orange, pink, or ashy. Warm undertones suit gold, peach, and yellow-based shades; cool undertones suit pink, blue-red, and silver. Neutral undertones can wear both. Jewelry and vein tests are common ways to determine undertone.
Tips
- Match foundation to your neck, not just your face.
- Warm undertone: try gold jewelry and peach blush.
- Cool undertone: try silver jewelry and pink or berry tones.
See it in action
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