Knowing if my skin’s undertone was cool, warm, or neutral used to baffle me. I did all the color matching “tricks”: looking at veins, what jewelry looks best, etc.
I use to color match myself and my makeup clients quickly and accurately! These are the tips I wish I had known forever, they really make matching foundation and concealer so accurate and easy.
Undertones vs Surface Tones As the name indicates, they are only on the surface of your skin and can change with lifestyle (drinking alcohol/sleep), sun exposure, faux tans, and skin care.
Color Striping This is my go-to, most accurate way to find the perfect foundation. Color stripping is what I do with every single client to make sure we have a perfect color match before starting makeup.
Cheek Swatches The right foundation will look like a second skin. It will give your face a glow and you’ll be able to wear a minimal amount of other products to make it look natural.