Hey Everyone:
Autumn is in the air and the need for fresh, fall make-up is now upon us!
When I think of fall make-up jewel tones automatically come to mind.
Rich Reds, Deep Purples and Daring Greens are the perfect palette for taking one from office chic to a night out on the town!
However, such rich colors may pose a problem as everyone’s skin tone is not meant to be drenched in heavy color; the trick is to match your skin with the proper shade.
Generally, skin tones fall into two categories: Cool & Warm.
Typically, Cool skin tones are reserved for those with lighter hair & eyes; whose skin is fair and will easily tan. Warm skin tones can be classified by people who have a golden undertone to their skin and/or those who have darker hair & eyes. Here is a great way to figure out which category you fit into:
Try on a white shirt and then a cream/tan colored shirt - How does your skin look? If you appear more flattering in the white top then you probably have a cool skin tone. If the cream/tan colored blouse was more appealing, you most likely have a warm skin tone.
Now that you know which category you fall into, here are a few tips on how you can make rich, fall tones work for you!
Cool skin tones:
* Opt for lighter jewel colors with a more pastel look, i.e.: light violets, cool grays and soft pinks.
*Avoid dark colors as they will ‘wash’ out your features instead of complimenting them.
*For a more dramatic eye without using dark shades, simply apply a neutral color to the lips. This will make your eyes ‘Pop’! Alternatively, you can select a deeper lip color and keep your eyes neutral.
Warm skin tones:
*Select shades from rich, earthy palettes. Go for deep berries and warm reds & golds.
*Avoid using colors that may appear too light as they may give you a ‘chalky’ appearance.
*Don’t overdo it! If you are sporting a smoky eye do not apply a dark color to your lips. The key is to choose which of your features you like most, then enhance it with splashes of color.
Autumn is in the air and the need for fresh, fall make-up is now upon us!
When I think of fall make-up jewel tones automatically come to mind.
Rich Reds, Deep Purples and Daring Greens are the perfect palette for taking one from office chic to a night out on the town!
However, such rich colors may pose a problem as everyone’s skin tone is not meant to be drenched in heavy color; the trick is to match your skin with the proper shade.
Generally, skin tones fall into two categories: Cool & Warm.
Typically, Cool skin tones are reserved for those with lighter hair & eyes; whose skin is fair and will easily tan. Warm skin tones can be classified by people who have a golden undertone to their skin and/or those who have darker hair & eyes. Here is a great way to figure out which category you fit into:
Try on a white shirt and then a cream/tan colored shirt - How does your skin look? If you appear more flattering in the white top then you probably have a cool skin tone. If the cream/tan colored blouse was more appealing, you most likely have a warm skin tone.
Now that you know which category you fall into, here are a few tips on how you can make rich, fall tones work for you!
Cool skin tones:
* Opt for lighter jewel colors with a more pastel look, i.e.: light violets, cool grays and soft pinks.
*Avoid dark colors as they will ‘wash’ out your features instead of complimenting them.
*For a more dramatic eye without using dark shades, simply apply a neutral color to the lips. This will make your eyes ‘Pop’! Alternatively, you can select a deeper lip color and keep your eyes neutral.
Warm skin tones:
*Select shades from rich, earthy palettes. Go for deep berries and warm reds & golds.
*Avoid using colors that may appear too light as they may give you a ‘chalky’ appearance.
*Don’t overdo it! If you are sporting a smoky eye do not apply a dark color to your lips. The key is to choose which of your features you like most, then enhance it with splashes of color.
I recommend this helpful tool to assist with finding the perfect shades for your skin tone. Enjoy!
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