With these tips, you’ll always wear a glowing face by choosing the colors that suit you. If you’re still unsure, grab a mirror and a notebook—keep it close because you’ll use it often.
Chances are you have every color of the rainbow in your closet because you love them all, yet you probably only wear three of them. Now you’ll understand why: you’ve instinctively known which colors suit you best, you just never stopped to think about it.
Make sure to take these tests in natural daylight, either mid-morning or mid-afternoon—your skin’s lighting will be perfect then.
1: Look at the underside of your arm. This part of your skin rarely sees the sun and stays pretty consistent all year. Check out your veins and focus on your first impression: do they look blue or green?
If they look blue, you have a cool skin tone—it’s a great idea to explore all the shades within that range. If they seem more green, welcome to the warm-tone club—you’ve got a warm skin tone like mine.
2: Try on silver and gold jewelry. This one’s easy: grab some costume jewelry in both tones and place them around your neck. Switch between them a few times and really look. Don’t just go with your personal taste—observe closely. Which one makes your skin glow more?
3: Use a fuchsia pink and an orange scarf or top. Just like with the jewelry, hold them close to your face (with a clean, makeup-free face if possible) and look in the mirror. Take your time, repeat the process slowly. Ask yourself: Which color brings out skin imperfections more?
These quick tricks will help you find the colors that suit you and determine your ideal color palette. That way, you can make better choices for your next shopping trip—and maybe give your wardrobe a well-deserved refresh. A little tip: do this every few years. Your skin tone can change over time, and your hair color—well, that’s a whole other story, right?
