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3 tips for discovering the perfect colors to elevate your look | AWAYION BEAUTY

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Do you feel a sense of frustration every time you embark on the journey of finding elusive perfect colors that truly complement your unique skin tone? No matter how hard you try, finding the perfect match for your skin’s tone in clothes, jewelry, or makeup always eludes you, leaving you disheartened. It’s frustrating, isn’t it?

How can you discover the most flattering colors for you?

Uncover 3 useful tips to find the perfect colors to elevate your appearance, in this post. Because every girl deserves to master the art of color matching to enhance her look.

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TL: DR A quick post glance:

  1. Color matching is what… ?
  2. Color matching for hair + makeup
  3. Color matching for clothes
  4. Color matching for jewelry

Sound juicy? Okay, Ladies. Let’s start!

1. Color matching is what… ?

Color matching is like a visual symphony, where you identify the harmonious hues that enhance the natural beauty of your unique skin tone.

The key to finding flattering colors for your clothing and accessories is to determine your skin undertone, which falls into three categories: warm, cool, and neutral. Just as with makeup and hair, understanding your skin undertone can help you select colors that enhance your natural beauty.

To determine your skin’s undertone, examine the color of your veins underneath the warm glow of natural sunlight. The visual appearance of the veins, whether they are warm, cool, or neutral in color, can help categorize the undertone of your skin.

See which of the following visual observations below matches the undertone of your skin:

  • Ladies with cool undertones can observe their veins with a bluish or purplish hue, resembling delicate streams of water flowing beneath their skin.
  • Ladies with warm undertones witness veins that appear green, reminiscent of lush foliage on a sunny day.
  • Ladies with neutral undertones their veins exhibit a subtle blend of purple and light green, akin to a gentle mist settling on a meadow at dawn.

Fancy, eh? Now, let’s explore the array of colors that perfectly complement your unique skin-tone, enhancing your makeup, jewelry, and clothing choices.

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2. Color matching for hair + makeup

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To find the suitable hair colors and fresh makeup for your skin’s undertone, take a moment to see the subtle hues of your veins under the warm embrace of natural sunlight. As stated above, the visual appearance of the veins, whether they are warm, cool, or neutral, can help categorize the undertone of your skin.

See which of the following visual observations below perfectly matches the undertone of your skin:

✨ If you have cool color undertones:

Makeup Foundation: Ladies with cool color undertones, characterized by a bluish undertone, can have a wide range of skin tones from very fair to very dark. Experts recommend you to look for foundation makeup that is labeled as “cool” or “neutral cool” to complement your undertones.

Hair color: Ladies with cool undertones can enhance their appearance with a stunning array of hair colors. From the mesmerizing depths of blue-black or the rich intensity of deep brown to the ethereal allure of light blonde, these shades create a visual symphony that captivates the senses. The sight of lustrous, dark tresses shimmering under the light, or the soft, golden strands gently framing the face, is a feast for the eyes.

✨ If you have warm color undertones:

Makeup Foundation: Ladies with warm color undertones, characterized by a greenish or yellowish (aka golden) undertone. Experts recommend you to look for foundation makeup that is labeled as “warm” or “neutral warm” to complement your undertones.

Hair color: Ladies with warm undertones can enhance their appearance by selecting hair colors that span from rich, velvety dark brown to lustrous, honey-kissed dark blonde.

✨ If you have neutral color undertones:

Makeup Foundation: Ladies with neutral color undertones in your skin, it is difficult to find if you have warm or cool undertones. Under natural light, your undertones appear bluish green, and your skin color does not lean towards pink/red/blue or yellow/gold/peach. Experts recommend you to look for foundation makeup that is labeled as “neutral”, “neutral warm”, or “neutral cool” to complement your undertones.

Hair color: Ladies with neutral undertones can enhance their appearance by opting for hair colors that blend a mesmerizing combination of shades. Picture a stunning sight of blonde hair with delicate ashy streaks, adding depth and dimension. Alternatively, envision a captivating scene of brown hair with alluring warmer tones, creating a warm and inviting aura. These choices not only add visual charm but also evoke a delightful sensory experience.

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3. Color matching for clothes

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Using advanced color matching techniques, you can effortlessly discover the perfect outfit hues that beautifully complement the undertones of your skin.

See which of the following visual observations below perfectly matches your undertone:

✨ If you have cool color undertones:

Matching colors: Experts advise that women with cool undertones should add soft pastel hues like delicate blues, blush pinks, and fresh greens to their wardrobe. These colors add some softness to your silhouette. Experts suggest that shades such as deep charcoal, icy blues, and rich violets can also complement cool skin tones, though they might impart a hint of paleness to the complexion.

Avoid these colors: According to experts, women with cool color undertones should steer clear of bold colors like electric blue and grassy green. They advise against wearing oranges and yellows.

✨ If you have warm color undertones:

Matching colors: Ladies with warm color undertones should embrace the vibrant allure of warm colors, like the blazing hues of orange and the radiant glow of yellow, or even the shimmering elegance of gold, all perfectly complementing their exquisite skin tone. Experts suggest indulging in the natural splendor of earth tones, where the rich scent of deep tonal reds and the warm touch of browns envelop their beauty, while the lush shades of green evoke a sense of tranquility, creating a captivating tapestry of visual delight.

Avoid these colors: Experts advise that women with warm color undertones can wear any color and look great. So, no colors are off limits.

✨ If you have neutral color undertones:

Matching colors: For ladies with neutral color undertones, experts advise to choose colors that fall in the middle of the color spectrum to complement their skin tone. Experts suggest opting for shades like a delicate light peach that exudes a subtle warmth, dusty pinks that evoke a sense of tranquility, soft rose that emanates a gentle elegance, peony pink that captures the essence of femininity, a placid blue that calms the senses, a jade green that offers a refreshing touch of nature, and cameo green that adds a touch of sophistication. These colors not only enhance your beauty but also create a visually pleasing experience with their subtle hues and soothing tones.

Avoid these colors: Experts advise women with neutral color undertones to steer clear of certain colors. Experts recommend that women with neutral color undertones avoid wearing reds, yellows, and overly bright or vibrant shades. These hues can overpower neutral skin tones and are simply unsuitable.

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4. Color matching for jewelry

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Using leading color matching techniques, you can effortlessly discover perfectly fine jewelry pieces that beautifully complement the undertones of your skin.

See which of the following visual observations below perfectly matches your undertone:

✨ If you have cool color undertones:

Matching jewelry colors: Experts recommend that women with cool undertones should look for fine jewelry pieces made of shimmering silver, delicate rose gold, or an exquisite combination of both. The sight of these stunning pieces glimmering under the light is truly captivating. Adding an aura of sophistication to any of your outfits.

✨ If you have warm color undertones:

Matching jewelry colors: Ladies with warm color undertones should confidently embrace the radiant glow of luxurious yellow gold fine jewelry pieces. The sight of the delicate, shimmering gold against your skin evokes a sense of elegance and sophistication.

✨ If you have neutral color undertones:

Matching jewelry colors: For ladies with neutral color undertones, experts suggest embracing the sensory symphony of mixing and matching all fine jewelry metals. The glimmering sight of gold, silver, and rose gold harmoniously dancing together, creating a subtle melody of elegance for you.

SUPER AWESOME SIDE NOTE: Still struggling to find your perfect colors that boost your appearance?👉✨ Check out this quiz created by beautysociety.com.

Major Takeaways

You now know 3 useful tips to find the perfect colors to elevate your appearance.

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BeautySociety.com (2023) Color Matching Quiz, Beauty Society. Available at: https://beautysociety.com/color-matching/ (Accessed: 26 January 2024).

Cheng, A. and Sutton, S. (2023) This easy guide is the trick to finding your signature fashion color, InStyle. Available at: https://www.instyle.com/how-tos/how-to-find-best-color-to-wear-for-your-skin-tone (Accessed: 26 January 2024).